{"id":121406,"date":"2022-06-07T05:00:49","date_gmt":"2022-06-07T05:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-bobcats-be-tamed-as-pets\/"},"modified":"2022-06-07T05:00:51","modified_gmt":"2022-06-07T05:00:51","slug":"can-bobcats-be-tamed-as-pets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-bobcats-be-tamed-as-pets\/","title":{"rendered":"Can bobcats be tamed as pets?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-bobcats-be-tamed-as-pets\/#Can_bobcats_be_tamed_as_pets\" title=\"Can bobcats be tamed as pets?\">Can bobcats be tamed as pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-bobcats-be-tamed-as-pets\/#Are_bobcats_affectionate\" title=\"Are bobcats affectionate?\">Are bobcats affectionate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-bobcats-be-tamed-as-pets\/#Are_bobcats_aggressive_pets\" title=\"Are bobcats aggressive pets?\">Are bobcats aggressive pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-bobcats-be-tamed-as-pets\/#Do_bobcats_make_good_pets\" title=\"Do bobcats make good pets?\">Do bobcats make good pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-bobcats-be-tamed-as-pets\/#Can_bobcat_be_tamed\" title=\"Can bobcat be tamed?\">Can bobcat be tamed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-bobcats-be-tamed-as-pets\/#How_do_bobcats_show_affection\" title=\"How do bobcats show affection?\">How do bobcats show affection?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-bobcats-be-tamed-as-pets\/#Are_bobcats_friendly_to_humans\" title=\"Are bobcats friendly to humans?\">Are bobcats friendly to humans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-bobcats-be-tamed-as-pets\/#Can_a_bobcat_mate_with_a_house_cat\" title=\"Can a bobcat mate with a house cat?\">Can a bobcat mate with a house cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-bobcats-be-tamed-as-pets\/#Are_bobcats_dangerous_to_pets\" title=\"Are bobcats dangerous to pets?\">Are bobcats dangerous to pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-bobcats-be-tamed-as-pets\/#Do_bobcats_make_good_house_pets\" title=\"Do bobcats make good house pets?\">Do bobcats make good house pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-bobcats-be-tamed-as-pets\/#Would_a_bobcat_attack_a_human\" title=\"Would a bobcat attack a human?\">Would a bobcat attack a human?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-bobcats-be-tamed-as-pets\/#Are_bobcats_hostile\" title=\"Are bobcats hostile?\">Are bobcats hostile?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-bobcats-be-tamed-as-pets\/#Will_a_bobcat_mate_with_a_house_cat\" title=\"Will a bobcat mate with a house cat?\">Will a bobcat mate with a house cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-bobcats-be-tamed-as-pets\/#Do_bobcats_like_humans\" title=\"Do bobcats like humans?\">Do bobcats like humans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-bobcats-be-tamed-as-pets\/#Can_you_domesticate_a_bobcat\" title=\"Can you domesticate a bobcat?\">Can you domesticate a bobcat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-bobcats-be-tamed-as-pets\/#Can_bobcats_be_friendly\" title=\"Can bobcats be friendly?\">Can bobcats be friendly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-bobcats-be-tamed-as-pets\/#How_do_bobcats_interact_with_humans\" title=\"How do bobcats interact with humans?\">How do bobcats interact with humans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-bobcats-be-tamed-as-pets\/#Do_bobcats_interact_with_humans\" title=\"Do bobcats interact with humans?\">Do bobcats interact with humans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-bobcats-be-tamed-as-pets\/#Is_a_bobcat_scared_of_humans\" title=\"Is a bobcat scared of humans?\">Is a bobcat scared of humans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-bobcats-be-tamed-as-pets\/#Can_a_bobcat_mixed_with_a_domestic_cat\" title=\"Can a bobcat mixed with a domestic cat?\">Can a bobcat mixed with a domestic cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-bobcats-be-tamed-as-pets\/#Can_a_regular_house_cat_mate_with_a_bobcat\" title=\"Can a regular house cat mate with a bobcat?\">Can a regular house cat mate with a bobcat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-bobcats-be-tamed-as-pets\/#Can_wild_cats_mate_with_domestic_cats\" title=\"Can wild cats mate with domestic cats?\">Can wild cats mate with domestic cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-bobcats-be-tamed-as-pets\/#Will_a_bobcat_mess_with_a_dog\" title=\"Will a bobcat mess with a dog?\">Will a bobcat mess with a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-bobcats-be-tamed-as-pets\/#Will_a_bobcat_hurt_my_cat\" title=\"Will a bobcat hurt my cat?\">Will a bobcat hurt my cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-bobcats-be-tamed-as-pets\/#Do_bobcats_eat_house_pets\" title=\"Do bobcats eat house pets?\">Do bobcats eat house pets?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_bobcats_be_tamed_as_pets\"><\/span>Can bobcats be tamed as pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>He was not an ordinary feline, but a kitty from the wild  a bobcat, as such creatures are called in many parts of the U.S.; they are wild animals, even when captured very young, are <b>not easily domesticated and seldom make good pets.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-reset-my-petkit-food-dispenser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How do I reset my Petkit food dispenser?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_bobcats_affectionate\"><\/span>Are bobcats affectionate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While <b>they can be affectionate family members, bobcats can also be feisty at times or have bad bathroom habits. They need a safe place to retreat to so that they can have their own space, like a small dog run.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_bobcats_aggressive_pets\"><\/span>Are bobcats aggressive pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bobcats rarely attack humans. However, <b>they do pose a threat to pets and livestock. Domestic animals, including house cats, poultry, lambs, goats, and small pigs, are easy prey for these strong cats.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_bobcats_make_good_pets\"><\/span>Do bobcats make good pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some people argue that bobcats can make great pets for the right home, but when it comes down to it, they are wild animals. Bobcats are not domestic cats and being kept as a domestic pet can create a stressful and downright dangerous environment.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_bobcat_be_tamed\"><\/span>Can bobcat be tamed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Many wild animals &#8211; like the above bobcat &#8211; will appear to be tame when they are very young. But they are and will always be wild animals. And as they mature, most tame wild animals will begin to exhibit behaviors that are really inappropriate in house pets &#8211; viciously attacking unfamiliar humans, for example.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_bobcats_show_affection\"><\/span>How do bobcats show affection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They&#8217;re telling other cats, this is my human, stay away from my toy, my provider of cat food, whatever the cat sees in that human in terms of benefit to the cat. Pet cats do show affection in lots of ways&#8211;<b>slow eye blinks, presenting their bellies, physically sitting on or leaning against you&#8211;but the cheek rub isn&#8217; <\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_bobcats_friendly_to_humans\"><\/span>Are bobcats friendly to humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Perhaps you have seen a bobcat in your neighborhood. Rest assured, <b>bobcats do not attack people. In fact, bobcat attacks are virtually unknown; however, no one should ever attempt to touch or handle a wild bobcat or her kittens. Bobcats weigh between 15-40 pounds, which makes them small-to-medium sized carnivores.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_bobcat_mate_with_a_house_cat\"><\/span>Can a bobcat mate with a house cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>He was not an ordinary feline, but a kitty from the wild  a bobcat, as such creatures are called in many parts of the U.S.; they are wild animals, even when captured very young, are <b>not easily domesticated and seldom make good pets.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_bobcats_dangerous_to_pets\"><\/span>Are bobcats dangerous to pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bobcats rarely attack humans. However, <b>they do pose a threat to pets and livestock. Domestic animals, including house cats, poultry, lambs, goats, and small pigs, are easy prey for these strong cats.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_bobcats_make_good_house_pets\"><\/span>Do bobcats make good house pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Owning Bobcats Many websites and organizations would be appalled at the mere thought of owning such an exotic pet, exclaiming that these animals all belong in the wild and that keeping one in a domestic setting is obvious animal cruelty. However, <b>bobcats actually make excellent pets for the right owner<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Would_a_bobcat_attack_a_human\"><\/span>Would a bobcat attack a human?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rest assured, <b>bobcats do not attack people. In fact, bobcat attacks are virtually unknown; however, no one should ever attempt to touch or handle a wild bobcat or her kittens. Bobcats weigh between 15-40 pounds, which makes them small-to-medium sized carnivores.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_bobcats_hostile\"><\/span>Are bobcats hostile?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bobcats have an innate fear of humans and will not attack unless cornered, provoked, or habituated in some other way. Otherwise, they are shy creatures who avoid human interactions. <b>A bobcat can become hostile on rare occasions, and rabies-infected bobcats can attack and infect humans.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_bobcat_mate_with_a_house_cat\"><\/span>Will a bobcat mate with a house cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Many wild animals &#8211; like the above bobcat &#8211; will appear to be tame when they are very young. But they are and will always be wild animals. And as they mature, most tame wild animals will begin to exhibit behaviors that are really inappropriate in house pets &#8211; viciously attacking unfamiliar humans, for example.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_bobcats_like_humans\"><\/span>Do bobcats like humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Bobcats and domestic cats may mate with each other from time to time but they won&#8217;t produce offspring. They simply differ too much genetically to reproduce. That being said, the two species are similar enough in both size and mating habits that it&#8217;s likely they&#8217;ll occasionally try to mate.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_domesticate_a_bobcat\"><\/span>Can you domesticate a bobcat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some people argue that bobcats can make great pets for the right home, but when it comes down to it, they are wild animals. <b>Bobcats are not domestic cats and being kept as a domestic pet can create a stressful and downright dangerous environment.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_bobcats_be_friendly\"><\/span>Can bobcats be friendly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While <b>they can be affectionate family members, bobcats can also be feisty at times or have bad bathroom habits. They need a safe place to retreat to so that they can have their own space, like a small dog run.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_bobcats_interact_with_humans\"><\/span>How do bobcats interact with humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While <b>bobcats may be affectionate, interesting pets when hand raised from a very young age, they are still wild animals. Think of all the interactions you have with domestic pets that would go a lot differently if a wild animal were involved.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_bobcats_interact_with_humans\"><\/span>Do bobcats interact with humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While <b>bobcats may be affectionate, interesting pets when hand raised from a very young age, they are still wild animals. Think of all the interactions you have with domestic pets that would go a lot differently if a wild animal were involved.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_bobcat_scared_of_humans\"><\/span>Is a bobcat scared of humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Bobcats attacking humans is uncommon, but not unheard of. They can live near populous areas without incident. When a bobcat attempts to approach a human or acts aggressive toward someone, it is most likely ill or feels threatened. Bobcats with rabies are known to attack humans.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_bobcat_mixed_with_a_domestic_cat\"><\/span>Can a bobcat mixed with a domestic cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Attempted or unconfirmed hybrids Domestic cat xd7 bobcat (Lynx rufus): <b>There are reports of bobcats breeding with domestic cats, but evidence of offspring remains circumstantial and anecdotal. Their interfertility is yet to be proven scientifically.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_regular_house_cat_mate_with_a_bobcat\"><\/span>Can a regular house cat mate with a bobcat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While bobcat-domesticated cat hybrids have been suspected, <b>it has never been scientifically proven that bobcats and domesticated house cats are capable of interbreeding. Some cat breeds bear a striking resemblance to the bobcat, however.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_wild_cats_mate_with_domestic_cats\"><\/span>Can wild cats mate with domestic cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You can NOT breed the wild behaviors out of servals, Asian leopard cats, jungle cats, or Geoffrey&#8217;s cats by interbreeding them with domestic cats for a couple of generations. When a buyer spends thousands of dollars for a wild looking cat, they get exactly what they&#8217;re paying for  a cat with wild tendencies!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_bobcat_mess_with_a_dog\"><\/span>Will a bobcat mess with a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes. <b>Bobcats do attack dogs and dogs under 30 pounds are most at risk. The best way to protect your small dog or pet from a bobcat attack is to stay with them. So, if your dog needs to go to the potty in the yard, go with them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_bobcat_hurt_my_cat\"><\/span>Will a bobcat hurt my cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>People experiencing a bobcat problem in their area should keep their cats and dogs inside until the issue is revolved, Duke said. <b>They&#8217;re very dangerous and they will kill your small domestic pets, if they can, he said.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_bobcats_eat_house_pets\"><\/span>Do bobcats eat house pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bobcats are carnivorous. They violently attack and kill their food. They do not graze. <b>They eat deer, pets, and grandchildren among other things.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can bobcats be tamed as pets?Are bobcats affectionate?Are bobcats aggressive pets?Do bobcats make good pets?Can bobcat be tamed?How do bobcats show affection?Are bobcats friendly to humans?Can a bobcat mate with a house cat?Are bobcats dangerous to pets?Do bobcats make good house pets?Would a bobcat attack a human?Are bobcats hostile?Will a bobcat mate&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-121406","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/121406"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=121406"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/121406\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=121406"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=121406"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=121406"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}