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THE MANX CAT
Character
and Temperament
The
Manx cat is believed to have originated hundreds
of year s
ago on the Isle of Man, off the coast of England
and has been a recognised cat breed for over a
century, the first one being shown at Olympia in
1885.
The Manx closely
resembles the
British Shorthair in
type with the
obvious exception of
the tail. Its
origins as a working
cat are still
strongly seen in the
breed, and any Manx
who has free access
to the outside is a
fierce, dedicated
hunter.
The
Manx is a highly
intelligent mellow
cat, friendly and
affectionate often
referred to
as the Dog Cat
because of its
strong desire to be
with its people.
Manx cats will
follow you about the
house, helping with
to be doing at the
time.
T hey
like to get on
things, on tables,
the backs of chairs
and on bookcases
even the top of
kitchen cupboards!
Manx are a very
sociable breed of
cat getting on well
with most other
pets, including dogs
and rabbits and
exhibit many
dog-like
characteristics such
as retrieving and
burying their toys.
They love playing a
game of 'football
and are fascinated
by water
The Manx voice is
usually very quiet
for its size and has
a distinct trill
which you most often hear
from females talking
to the kittens, but
with which they will
also talk to their
people as well. The
watch Manx is a
sight to behold;
many are very
protective of their
home and give a low
growl at any unusual
noise or
disturbance.
A Manx that has been
raised in a family
environment will
transfer easily to
another home and
remain a happy,
playful cat and make
good pets for
younger children if
they grow up with
them, because of
their
even-temperedness.
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.
Th ere is, however, a
semi-longhaired
version of the Manx,
the Cymric
(pronounced Kim-rick)
the name comes from Cymru - the Celtic
name for Wales
although it was
developed in the
United States and is
now able to be shown
under TICA and Fife
rules but at present
only Shorthairs can
be shown with GCCF.
The Cymric has a
thick undercoat and
shiny, smooth top
hairs has a soft,
semi-long outer coat
that gradually
lengthens from head
to rump
Manx, unlike many
breeds, may be shown
for years - as long
as they are willing
to go and enjoy it.
This is because the
Manx matures slowly,
and may take as long
as five years to
reach full growth
and maturity.
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