Is The Cymrics Cat Good For You?
- 1Cymric cats do well with a one-person or family household but once theyre settled it is hard to uproot them.
- 2They are known for their incredible jumping skills and playful personality.
- 3Cymrics crave human attention and love to play with their owners.
HISTORY
Thought to have come from the Isle of Man, just off the coast between England and Ireland, the Cymric is thought to be one of the oldest of all naturally occurring breeds. Because of the island's small, isolated nature, traits like being tailless and heterochromia became common. One of the first breeds to be officially fancied, there are records of them in cat shows dating back to the 1800s.
Quick Facts
Size
Medium, Large
Lifespan
8 - 15 pounds
Hair Length
Long
Litter Size
1 - 4 kittens
Male Weight
9 - 13 pounds
Female Weight
7 - 11 pounds
Personality
Cymrics are phenomenal house cats because of their incredibly loving, smart, friendly demeanor. They are great with children and other pets, and are always open to pal around. They love to be outside and are naturally good hunters. They exhibit certain dog-like characteristics, such as playing fetch, and growl at intruders. They are strangely enamored with shiny objects, and are known to jump and leap around sporadically. They are fast learners and make for a perfect lap cat. .
Color
The Cymric can come in any color or color pattern.
Health Concerns
There are hereditary health issues in Cymrics such as:
- urinary tract infection (UTI)
- defecation problems
- neurological disorders
- spinal defects
- colon issues
- weak posterior
- gene for taillessness
Appearance
The Cymric is a stumpy, medium sized cat with big, loving eyes (occasionally in mismatched colors), and a big round head. Their hind legs are longer than their forelegs, giving them an unusual posture. Some are completely tailless, while others have a little nub. Their coat is long and soft, with a distinctly arched back. Overall, they are a unique looking, compact breed.