History

With an origin that can be traced back to hundreds of years, Manx is believed to have originated on the isle of Mann, off the east coast of England. According to mythology, Manx are descendants of ship cats that were ship wrecked on the island of Mann. However, breeders consider Manx to be the mutation of the Mann Island’s domestic cats. Manx have a round and robust figure. Though the tailless gene is dominant among Manx breed, full tailed and short tailed varieties are also seen.

Appearance

With a compact stocky body, Manx is a solid cat with a dense double coat. It is big boned with a wide chest and also has a deeper flank. It has round eyes, slightly tilted towards the ears and cradle or rocker shaped ears. The head is broad-jowled and hind legs longer than the forelegs. Manx can be either short haired or long haired. With its round head and rounded cheeks, Manx can actually be drawn in a few series of circles. A standard male Manx weighs 10 to 12 pounds whereas females weigh 8 to 10 pounds.

Color

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Personality

Manx are rather mellow and even tempered cats. They are known for their playful nature and have innate jumping skills. Due to their highly powerful hind quarters, a Manx is often referred to as a feline sports car. Certain Manx varieties exhibit dog like traits of retrieving and burying. They have a bonding instinct due to their affectionate and loving nature; a Manx perfectly fits the tag of a one-person dog or a family dog.

Health Concerns

Manx syndrome is the most common disease affecting this breed. Spinal defects and bowel or bladder dysfunction is also commonly observed in them.

Recognized By

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