The Manx cat is believed to have originated hundreds of years ago on the Isle of Man, off the coast of England. Since many trade ships docked on the Isle, and all had ship cats, it is hard to tell just what the parent cat really was. Obviously, both longhair and shorthair were represented in the original mutation. Many longhairs were seen on the Isle along with the shorthairs.

The Manx is best known for being tailless, however not every tailless cat is a Manx. Manx cats that are born without tails have a naturally occurring genetic mutation which causes them to be born tailless or semi tailed. Being born tailless does not automatically default any cat to being a Manx breed cat. Plain and simple, a Manx cat is a cat with ancestry to the Isle of Man. This is regardless of its appearance, demeanor, tailed or not.

Manx parents produce kittens with varying tail lengths and personalities, all in the same litter. The true Manx cat is normally not the tailless cat you get from a pet store, farm, ad in a newspaper, back yard breeder or shelter, despite what they or your vet might tell you. Those cats are more appropriately known as Domestic Tailless cats. Researchers have recently found there is a genetic difference between Manx and Domestic Tailless cats.

"If you want a quiet, playful cat with an unusual appearance, then the Manx just may be the ideal breed for you. After all, even if you can+ACY-rsquo;t bear the thought of owning a tailless cat, the tailies have all the characteristics of their tailless siblings."

The Manx cat breed is a highly intelligent cat breed, it is playful, and in its behaviour, very reminiscent of dogs. It is considered a social feline, and the breed loves humans. This attribute makes them an ideal breed for families with young children. Members of this breed tend to like water, many times even playing with it. This trait makes it very easy to give these cats a shower for hygiene purposes, unlike most other cats. Although not as trainable as dogs, Manx cats can learn simple commands, such as No. Other cat breeds that share similar personality traits are Bengal and Ocicat. If there are multiple Manx cats in a household, an owner might notice that they chase each other frequently. This is common behavior for Manx cats; they like to chase each other. However, Manx cats usually are very quiet cats, so this is typically their only vice.

Manx cats and kittens have been popular pets for many years but few people knew they existed until the 1900's. In 1901 a group of British Manx enthusiasts formed a club to promote recognition of the breed and since then their popularity has soared. Unfortunately, the breed is extremely rare, especially show quality cats therefore the demand is very high but they are still very hard to get hold of. Many Brits and Americans are big Manx fanciers but few manage to acquire their preferred fury feline friend.
Manx Genetics

The Manx cat+ACY-nbsp; is a stocky, solid animal of the Feline Family characterised by a dense double coat (long or short), a compact body, very short back, hind legs that are visibly longer than the front legs, they are+ACY-nbsp; big boned, have a wide chest, with greater depth of flank than other cats. The standard weight for males is 4.5 to 5.5 kilograms with the females is 3.5 to 4.5 Kilograms.+ACY-nbsp; The Manx cats head is broad and jowled with round eyes, and the ear-set is distinct to the breed. When the Manx is viewed from the back, the ears and the top of the head form a "cradle" or "rocker" shape. The Manx Cats ears themselves are broad at the base and taper to a narrower, rounded tip. This is the general appearance of all Manx cats, and is their unique description regardless of whether they are show-quality or not.

The Manx voice is usually very quiet for its size. Even a female in full-blown heat doesn't make very much noise at all. The Manx has a distinct "trill" which you most often hear from females talking to the kits, but with which they will reply to their people's verbalizations as well.

The Manx is a very playful cat as a rule. They can jump higher than anyone could imagine, and it is not unusual to find them perching on the highest point in any room. They have extremely powerful hind quarters. It has been stated by one Manx owner that "Manx are the feline sport cars of the cat world with their acceleration and quick turns". Manx exhibit many dog-like characteristics such as retrieving and burying their toys. They will either be known as a "one person cat" or the "family cat". However, once they bond with someone, it is difficult for many Manx to be happy in a different home. On the other hand, there are those Manx that readily accept attention from any human source!

Manx make good pets for younger children if they grow up with them, because of their even-temperedness. An older Manx may have some difficulty adjusting to the noise and quickness of children, however, since Manx generally prefer a quiet, settled environment. If your home is a quiet one, you'll find that your young Manx quickly becomes accustomed to that peace and quiet, and simply slamming a door may startle the cat. For the most part, though, Manx aren't timid cats, and will place a lot of confidence in their people's reaction to events. A Manx that has been raised in a family environment will transfer easily to another home and remain a happy, playful cat.

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