Manx Cat has been originated on the Isle of Man off the coast of Britain. This cat may have hitched a ride on a ship to the island, spreading her genes upon her arrival.
The island became known for the tailless cats, which is how they got their name. It was one of the first cats represented at some of the first shows held in Great Britain and was one of the founding breeds of the Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) in 1906.
After 1979, The International Cat Association recognized it, but now it is recognized by many associations.
Description
Although the breed is known for its lack of a tail, all Manx cats are not tailless. Some have normal-length tails while others have nubs or stumps. The tailless Manx cats are called “rumpies” and a rumpy with a rise of bone at the end of her spine is called a “riser”.
Apart from their variations in tail length, Manx cats look round cat overall. These cats have a round head with large, round eyes, a stout body, broad chest, and round rear. Their front legs are much shorter than their hind legs, so their rear sits higher than their shoulders. Manx can have short or long coats.
Manx breed has a variety known as Cymric cat which has a semi-long-haired. The Cymric cat is also a domestic cat breed.
Coat Length: Longhair — medium, dense, soft, silky; shorthair — short, dense, glossy
Age Expectancy: 8 to 14 years.
Size: Males weighing from 9 to 13 pounds and females weighing from 7 to 11 pounds
Personality
The Manx cat is affectionate and playful. This cat loves to follow her favorite person from room to room and curling up on their lap for a snooze. Your Manx will even carry on a conversation with you in her quiet trill.
When this cat is exposed to new activities, people and animals from a young age, the Manx is adaptable and even enjoys meeting and greeting new people. She’s smart enough to learn tricks like fetch and walking on a leash.
Manx cats make a great road-trip companion, as she enjoys riding in cars, and she likes to play with water. This cat needs lots of attention, so don’t leave her alone for hours at a time.
Feeding & Grooming
Feeding: Every cat is unique and each has their particular likes, dislikes, and needs when it comes to food.
Cats are carnivores and every cat must obtain 41 different nutrients from their food.
Proper nutrients will vary depending on age and overall health, so energetic kitten needs a different balance of nutrients in her diet than a less active senior cat.
Grooming: This cat shed particularly during the spring and fall. Brush or comb their double coat regularly to remove loose hair.