Manx Breed Information
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The Manx is an old natural breed originating from the Isle of Man, an
independent island situated in the Irish Sea in between Ireland and Britain.
After many centuries of breeding in Man, Manx cats occur that partly or
completely lacking the tail. This is the result of a semi-dominant mutation that
must have occurred in the far away past.
As a tail is not essential to be able to survive as a farm cat or house cat
and Manx cats do jump, climb, run and hunt as well as other cats, this unique
trait survived. Also in many other parts of the world comparable cats occur,
like in Scandinavia and Karelia (also a dominant trait) and the Far East (a
recessive trait) and also one of the wild cat species, the Lynx is short tailed.
Manx cats are sturdy built compact medium sized cats with a pleasing
friendly round face. They are well muscled and balanced and have strong longer
hind legs enabling them to jump and run extremely well. In type they are very
close to the original farm cat (from which also the European Shorthair is
derived) except for their lack of tail. The occur in both shorthair and longhair
versions, both inside and outside the Isle of Man. The longhaired variety is
called Cymric in some associations and simply Longhaired Manx in others.
The temperament of a Manx is intelligent, affectionate and dog like. They are
very attached to their owners and enjoy in participating in everything that
happens in the household. They love playing games until high age and are very
social towards humans, other cats and dogs. They are however not demanding and
are very soft natured and sensitive. People who once have been owned by the
special magic of a Manx often want another one around once their animal has
died.
As Manx have been treated well and cherished for centuries in their native
country, they have a very soft natured and affectionate temper and are very
social and tolerant companion animals to have around. Also in the Isle of Man
until today many Manx cats can be found, living as cherished pets with the local
people.
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