Bobcats

thepharcyde · 16 Dec 2009 at 21:58

Anyone know if you are allowed to own a Bobcats in the UK?

So cute

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wneeX0-Znug

mrk · 16 Dec 2009 at 22:01

True story, in my old workplace my nickname was Bobcat Khan :O

Redgie · 16 Dec 2009 at 22:05

Comments say it's a Lynx, it's awesome either way though!

Knubje · 16 Dec 2009 at 22:06

mrk said:
True story, in my old workplace my nickname was Bobcat Khan :O

This is confirmed. Bobby "Bobcat" Khan.

Jono8 · 16 Dec 2009 at 22:07

now thats what i call a cat!

kylew · 16 Dec 2009 at 22:17

Would I be right in thinking that Bobcats are related to Maine Coons?

monkeypants · 16 Dec 2009 at 22:19

I trust this answers your question?

Johnny Girth · 16 Dec 2009 at 22:37

thepharcyde said:
Anyone know if you are allowed to own a Bobcats in the UK?

So cute

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wneeX0-Znug

So are tigers but they're not really pets are they?

kylew · 16 Dec 2009 at 22:38

Johnny Girth said:
So are tigers but they're not really pets are they?

Are you aware of the size (and therefore strength and weight) difference between one of these and a tiger? :confused:

DanMc07 · 16 Dec 2009 at 22:59

kylew said:
Would I be right in thinking that Bobcats are related to Maine Coons?

They look simular don't they? I have a Maine ****. It's huge(although not as big as it's mother)

kylew · 16 Dec 2009 at 23:01

DanMc07 said:
They look simular don't they? I have a Maine ****. It's huge(although not as big as it's mother)

The size, large paws and the little black tufts on the tip of their ears is what stood out to me.

I'd love a Maine **** cat.

randal · 16 Dec 2009 at 23:22

monkeypants said:
I trust this answers your question?

Ah xkcd, you make the world a better place.

Youtube hopping lead me to this:

A hissing domestic shorthair is one thing, a snarling incensed cat of the wilds going ape in the house... hmm... I'll stick with the domestic.

Cosimo · 16 Dec 2009 at 23:31

kylew said:
I'd love a Maine **** cat.

Same here but a Bobcat isn’t what I would call a pet so I'll pass on one of those.

ticklemebougy · 17 Dec 2009 at 00:15

a cat that big would probably eat my dog (golden lab) although my dog is a big baby

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panthro · 17 Dec 2009 at 01:44

You'd have to have an entire enclosure built for it in your garden and it would cost you a fortune in food, vet bills etc. Plus it would most likely rip your face off if you got too close.

AGD · 17 Dec 2009 at 01:53

randal24 said:
Youtube hopping lead me to this:

Leopard > Bobcat

Le_Petit_Lapin · 17 Dec 2009 at 03:35

Just get one and claim you thought it was a tabby.

Pet Bear:

Vastly superior. Wont be no Mormons knocking on your door again. You could also ride it to work.

I love bears, sweet animals.

doofer · 17 Dec 2009 at 04:46

Le_Petit_Lapin said:
Just get one and claim you thought it was a tabby.

Pet Bear:

Vastly superior. Wont be no Mormons knocking on your door again. You could also ride it to work.

I love bears, sweet animals.

Would they happen to be the Woods family?

Le_Petit_Lapin · 17 Dec 2009 at 17:28

doofer said:
Would they happen to be the Woods family?

Who are the Woods family? :confused:

Johnny Girth · 19 Dec 2009 at 14:33

kylew said:
Are you aware of the size (and therefore strength and weight) difference between one of these and a tiger?

Are you aware of the fact that by definition a pet is a domesticated animal and therefore a bobcat would not make a suitable pet? Just because it is relatively safe doesn't mean it should be treated as a pet.