Manx – the Tailless Cat

Posted by Jeanne on January 28, 2009

Odd but not unusual is the tailless Manx cat, which comes from the Isle of Man, in the Irish Sea off the coast of northern England. Historically, the first Manx landed in 1588, when they deserted the sinking ships of the Spanish Armada. The sea-roving Spanish, in turn, appear to have picked them up during their travels from either Japan or the Asian continent.

The Manx is an energetic and resourceful cat that hunts not only rats and mice, but snakes as well. It is a courageous critter and fears no dog alive.

Part of its strength and speed comes from its curious build. Its fore-legs are, ideally, very short and its hind legs long. This elevates the rump, which classically should be round as a ball, with a small dimple at the base of the spine where the tail begins in other cats. This results in a bobbing walk and a tendency to leap frequently while running. The Manx does not hop like a rabbit, however, despite what has often been said by many people.

Over-all, the Manx is small and compact. The ears are pointed. The fur is silky and comes in all the usual colors.

Taillessness, incidentally, is an uncertain characteristic. Manx kittens occasionally are born with tiny, rudimentary tails, which seems to disturb them not at all.

Manx Cat Breed

Posted by Jeanne on December 10, 2008

If you want a cat but don’t want to have to worry about its tail swishing you in the face or knocking down knickknacks, you might just find yourself interested in a Manx.

Believe it or not, the Manx is the only breed of cat that has no tail. Although this feline has no tail, it is defiantly all cat. They have a round sort of look to them, from their round head to their round behind.

They are a muscular and solid breed. What adds to their beauty is their short, glossy coat. Although they are tailless, they do possess a sort of stub at their spine. The Manx has a great personality, are quite intelligent, and has an even disposition.

This cat tends to find one companion in particular that they truly love, but are great with all family members. They are playful, active, and adjust well.