You probably already know about the classic cat breeds, that is, Tuxedos, tabbies, and calicos. These aren’t really different breeds at all, just different color variations of domesticated cats.

Although this quality gives the Kurilian bobtail an odd, uneven gait, it also means the cat is a strong jumper. It is also fairly common for individuals to have spiral-like tails with kinks or curves.

While they might not be descended from wild cats, they do have incredibly active personalities. Thanks to their place of origin, the Kurilian bobtail is more popular in Europe than in North America.