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MANX

BEST KNOWN OF THE TAILLESS CATS, THIS BREED IS POPULAR FOR ITS QUIET CHARM

Place of origin UK Few breeds have as many stories about their origins as the
Date of origin Pre-18th century tailless Manx. Among the more nonsensical legends, this cat is
Breed registries CFA, FIFe, supposed to have lost its tail in an accident on Noah’s Ark. In
GCCF, TICA
reality, it is native to the Isle of Man, in the Irish Sea, and its
Weight range 8–12lb
(3.5–5.5kg) lack of tail is a natural mutation. The Manx has interested cat
Grooming fanciers since the early 20th century and,
together with its long-haired relation, the
Cymric (p.192), is known worldwide. Breeding
Colors and patterns
All colors, shades, and is carefully controlled to avoid the spinal
patterns, including tabby problems sometimes associated with tailless
and tortoiseshell.
cats. The Manx is gentle and calm, and can
be trained to play “fetch” or walk on a lead. Calico coat

Red classic tabby
coat has clearly
delineated texture
Eyes angled
slightly toward
nose
White paws
Round head
with full
Rump has characteristic cheeks
rounded appearance
Short tail stump

Large
whisker
pads
Heavily
muscled
hindlegs
much longer
than forelegs

Sturdy, compact
body with
deep flanks
Heavily
boned legs

Kitten