Manx Cats
...the same roots as the British Shorthair. After a brief history of the Manx, I’m sure you’re all wondering what a cat actually looks like without a tail. Well, the Manx is a stocky, solid cat with big bones and a wide chest. They have a dense double-coat that can either be longhaired or shorthaired. They have a compact body with a very short back. A recognizable feature of the Manx is that its hind legs are visibly longer than the front. The males can weigh 10-12 lbs while females weigh 8-10 lbs. There are four different kinds of tails that a Manx can have. First, is the “rumpy” or tailless Manx. (Show picture). Then, a “riser”, which has a bit of cartilage at the base of the spine, under the skin that may be felt when the cat is happy (Show picture). Third, we have the “stumpy”, which is any tail length that is not long, but visibly a tail (Show picture). Lastly, is the “longy” which is a longer tail that would be longer than the stumpy and could even be as long as a normal cat tail (Show picture). The personality of the Manx is my favorite part of the breed. It is a mellow, even-tempered cat who is friendly and affectionate. The Manx are very loyal animals and are very people-oriented. It tends to pick a “special person” in the family and cling to them. In many cases, people call the Manx the “dog cat” due to the fact that it has a strong desire to be with its people. You will find that the Manx will follow you around the house, “helping” with whatever you happen to be doing at the moment. Manx can be taught to fetch, they usually love rides in the car and they are drawn to water like a duck. They can be easily leash trained and you can teach them to come by name or with a whistle. Manx love to chase toys and race about your home. They are very clever cats, and do seem to have a great understanding of the world around them. Some Manx have learned how to open doors by turning the knob of the handle, not by just pushing it open. They can make up inventive games which demonstrate their intelligence. Playtime for a Manx can involve retrieving small objects to be thrown again and again as well as mock hide and seek “attacks”. If you are in search of a Manx in a home, you may want to look about the room at your eye-level on tables and the backs of chairs and on bookcases because they like to get on things and be in a higher area of the house. If you’re wondering if they are a loud cat, the answer is no. Their voice is very quiet despite the size of the cat. The breed does have a distinct “trill” noise that they make and you will find your Manx “talking” to you at times. Manx can be very protective of their home and any unusual noise or disturbance will cause a low growl and even an attack by a Manx that is very protective. The Manx a...