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THE
MANX CAT
Character and
Temperament
The Manx cat is
believed to have
originated hundre ds
of years 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.
They like to get on
things, on tables,
the backs of chairs
and on bookcases
even t he
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.
There 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 potential.
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