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 History of the
Manx
Cat
The Manx cat originates
from the Isle of Man, an island off the coast of Britain in
the Irish Sea.
It is widely believed that because of this isolation the Manx
Cat developed its tail-less trait. Today, the Manx is still
part of that island's population.
Appearance of
the
Manx Cat
The
Manx cat has the shortest body of any of the cat breeds although its chest is quite broad and its short back
arches from the shoulders to its round romp. This cat has a
short neck and its hind legs are longer than its forelegs. In
fact, the last vertebrae of the Manx cat's spine is missing.
You can find the Manx cat in many color varieties and patterns.
Personality of
the
Manx Cat
The Manx Cat Personality can be described
as playful and the manx loves to perch on the highest possible
viewpoint, even when indoors. The Manx has a funny habit
of retrieving buried items and toys similar to the behavior
of a dog. Overall, this cat is good-natured and friendly.
Manx
Cat Pictures
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Manx
Cat Fact:
Manx cats who are completely tail-less
should never be allowed to breed with each other. Kittens of such
a mating are likely to have spinal deformities and die. One parent
must have at least some vestiges of a tail.
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*CFA Manx Cat Info
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