Manx
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Origin
Isle of Man
Height
10"-14"
Adult Weight
7-13 pounds
Life Span
12-16 years
TEMPERAMENT
Playful, intelligent, family-oriented, dog-like
OTHER NAMES
Stubbin, Rumpy, Rumpy Riser, Stumpy, Longy, Manks, Kayt Manninagh
Group
Medium-sized short-haired
Price
$500-$1,500
Personality and Temperament
Care
- NUTRITION
- GROOMING
- EXERCISE
- HEALTH
Characteristics
History
The Breed Standard
Body
The body is rounded and robust, with ample musculature. The room should be higher than the shoulders, as the rear legs are longer than the forelegs. The back should be short, forming a continuous arch that extends from rump to shoulders.
Head
The head should be round, with prominent cheeks. When viewed in profile, the head should display medium length, with a gentle dip that extends from the forehead to the nose. The muzzle should be well-developed, with a strong chin. Manx cats should have well-developed whisker pads and jowls, with males displaying more jowl than females.
Eyes
The eyes are large, with a rounded shape, and are set at a slight angle that tilts toward the ears.
Ears
The Manx cat has medium-sized ears that are widely spaced, and positioned slightly outward, with wide bases that taper toward rounded tips.
Legs & Paws
The legs should be heavily boned. The hind legs should display heavy, muscular thighs, but should be straight when viewed from behind. The front legs should be shorter than the hind legs. The paws should be round.
Tail
While absolute taillessness is highly desirable, Manx cats may display a rise of bone at the end of the spine.
Coat
The Manx cat has a double coat with a dense, plush feel. Shorthair Manx should have a glossy, hard outer coat, while those with long hair should have silky, medium length coats with longer neck ruffs, breaches, and abdominal hair.
Color
The Manx may be of nearly any color, and may display nearly any pattern. The only colors that are disallowed for show are those that hint at hybridization: Lavender, chocolate, pointed, or any of these colors mixed with white. Nose leather and paw pad color should complement the cat's coat color.