The Pixie-Bob is an intelligent and loyal cat, muscular and heavy-boned. Males range from 16-22 pounds as adults, though females are smaller, usually in 8-12 pounds in adulthood. They are quiet, affectionate, and usually very trainable.

There are many conflicting stories about the origin of this breed. Most of these legends revolve around the idea that the Pixie-Bob originated from a mating between wild bobcats and domestic cats. DNA evidence does not support wild origins, which has led to the term "Legend Cat" to describe offspring of the alleged bobcat/domestic matings.

Coat patterns include spots, broken bars, and rosettes. The double coat can be short or semi-long. A straight foot Pixie-Bob has the normal number of toes usually allotted to a cat -- 5 in the front, 4 in the back. A poly or polydactyl Pixie-Bob has more than the usual allotted number.