Manx Cat Breed Profile

Coat Type, Color & Grooming: Solid colors: Include black, white, orange, silver, blue or cream.
Bi-color: Predominantly white with patches of one other color.
Tortoiseshell or Calico: A patchy pattern made up of three or more distinct colors (usually black, orange, and cream/white).
Tabby: A darker stripy pattern on a lighter background color; most often silver, orange, brown, blue, or cream.

Physical Attributes: Medium sized but heavy; absence of tail is defining characteristic, although a stump may be present; solid, compact body; round head with prominent cheeks, medium-size ears with rounded tips, and round eyes; short, arching back; short front legs and long hind legs; thick, plush coat; may have a hopping gait.

Personality: Affectionate and companionable; alert, intelligent, healthy, and powerful; not very vocal.