The Manx cat is now quite scarce in the UK with only a small number of Manx breeders in the UK dedicated to continuing this wonderful cat breed. This has resulted in a decrease in the number of Manx kittens being registered with GCCF.

The Manx breed originated before the 18th century on the Isle of Man, where it is called stubbin or kayt Manninagh. The island has celebrated the Manx Cat as a symbol of its native origins and have Manx images portrayed on the island's currency,  postcards and postage stamps which are sought after by collectors worldwide. Manx cats have also been the subject of some of the famous Louis Wain postcards.

At one point, the Isle of Man government established a cattery in Douglas, the island's capital to ensure the survival of the Manx cat. Taken over by the Douglas Corporation in 1964, interested local people or tourists could order Manx kittens. However, the Manx government closed the cattery in 1989, believing that the kittens would be better raised by private Manx breeders in a home situation and all the cats and kittens were found private homes on the island.

Argàrradh Manx are GCCF registered breeders of healthy, happy, contented Manx kittens. We hope you enjoy browsing our website where you can find information about the Manx cat, its history, character and temperament, together with an insight into the myths surrounding the Isle of Man’s famous cat and, in particular, the Manx cats and kittens that call our house home.

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