Bobtail

The cat Bobtail (as a small child I had cut off a good quarter of his tail with the knife used for chopping the sugar, and that was why he was called Bobtail) was carried off to the kitchen and put in charge of Anisya; Fedka was told that if any of the dogs came near the front-door “God would punish him.”

The Wife 2004

The cat Bobtail (as a small child I had cut off a good quarter of his tail with the knife used for chopping the sugar, and that was why he was called Bobtail) was carried off to the kitchen and put in charge of Anisya; Fedka was told that if any of the dogs came near the front-door "God would punish him."

The Wife, and other stories Anton Pavlovich Chekhov 1882

Mr.. Widger relates what 'Bobtail' said, and Mr. Widger recounts what 'darling' thought and did.

Sketches of Young Couples Charles Dickens 1841

Mr.. Widger relates what 'Bobtail' said, and Mr. Widger recounts what 'darling' thought and did.

Sketches by Boz, illustrative of everyday life and every-day people Charles Dickens 1841

"Bobtail," the Old English Sheepdog's tail was customarily docked in the 18th century as a way of identifying tax-exempt herding dogs.

WN.com - Business News 2010

Sometimes called "Bobtail," the Old English Sheepdog's tail was customarily docked in the 18th century as a way of identifying tax-exempt herding dogs.

WN.com - Business News 2010

But the first nails in his coffin were Roan Horse, Calf, and Bobtail Horse-and possibly my humble self-for it was our appearance at the ford, I think, that checked his advance.

Isabelle Estelle Bruno 2010

This passage substantiates one of the most cherished traditions of Little Bighorn: that four Cheyenne warriors-Bobtail Horse, Calf, Roan Horse, and one unidentified brave-advanced to the river alone to oppose Custer's five troops.

Isabelle Estelle Bruno 2010

I have this idea that ambar will be reading this and thinking, "Well, * you're* the one who wanted a Bobtail ...!"

argh tambowrites 2007

She said: I got the idea after I bought a pair of socks made from Bobtail-wool.

Clothes Made from Dog Hair | Impact Lab 2007