Although there are ten imaginative hypotheses as to why Manx cats have no tails, there is one genuine and less colourful reason which is that the Manx gene cropped up spontaneously as a naturally occurring mutation on the Isle of … continue reading…
There are two reported instances of Manx cats’ tails being docked. There may be more. It should be said at the outset that the lack of a normal tail in Manx cats is due to a random gene mutation occurring … continue reading…
Unusual title but the usual high quality from Helmi Flick. The cat’s name is ‘Stubby’. You can see why! Don’t think that Stubby is a Manx or Pixie-bob because he is not. In fact I think he is a random … continue reading…
Manx cat picture 7 | Home page & all links | Cat Breeds A-H | Cat Breeds J-P | Cat Breeds R-T Manx Cat Picture 7 This is another amateur picture that shows off the stump of a tail. This cat would be … continue reading…
Once again, I have chosen this amateur picture as it shows the rump of a tail on this Manx Cat (a stumpy). Sarah Hartwell of Messybeast discusses the origins of the short tailed cat generally. She is not sure of … continue reading…
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The CFA breed standard says that the eyes should be large and round (passed on this test). The eyes should be at an angle towards the nose (passed on this test). The outer corners of the eyes should be slightly … continue reading…
This is another picture of a rumpy Max Cat. Remember they come tailed, tailless and a range in between. Note the stocky build and dense coat. This cat is very compact (gorgeous look on his/her face as well – looks … continue reading…
Another gorgeous looking Manx Cat. This is the show type of Manx Cat – tailless, nicely rounded body. He leans forward like a hatchback car. He’s pretty fast too. He’s athletic and a good jumper because of the powerful hind … continue reading…
This as you are probably aware is not a professional photograph. It is of a Manx cat of the “stumpy” type (short tail). She was an old cat now sadly passed on. This is a nice photograph showing the tail … continue reading…
This another amateur photograph. I chose it because it showed off the lack of tail really well. The Manx has a nice character. As for a number of other cats (Bengal, American Bobtail and more) this breed has dog like … continue reading…
