Opinions - Manx Cat Breed

Added on Feb 22nd, 2009
I had rescued a brother and sister Manx at a year old and thought I would have no problem fostering them out. My neighbor had had a Manx (which was a very sweet cat), so I thought fostering would not be an issue. My only stipulations where that they would not be separated, they would remain inside cats and if any problems they would revert back to me.
   
The prior owners decided after a year they would keep them as outside cats ~ most unexceptiable to me. Espiecially since I was the one to return my neighbors cat to them after being killed crossing a busy road.
   
The night I received them ~ it was all over. I had one on either side of me and they both started licking my face; but already having 2 cats ~ an additional 2 were not in my plan.
   
The female (Ali) is a cream, greyish tan tiger with subtal tiger stripes, blue eyes, short stub tail and the additional 6th toe.
   
Her brother (Tiger, formally Gator) on the other hand is a dark tiger longer tail and no 6th toe. They are insepartable. They sleep together tangled and entwined. However; after the first attempt to foster out, I was informed the male had a peeing problem. Two weeks later they were returned and several months of a peeing problem, my Vet had determined that a high testerone level along with "other actions", there was a physical condition causing the issue whci turned out to be a encrypted testicle ~ which the original Vet wae willing to redo.
   
I was more than happy to take them back no matter what.
   
Tiger still has "behavioral" peeing issues (now on anti-anxiety meds, which help...)
   
I would highly recommend this breed. So sweet, loving, active and vocal, very vocal at times ~ they are adorable and I'm thankful for the way it all worked out.

Added on Oct 2nd, 2008
I purchased my Manx from a breeder in the spring of 1992, and he was the best pet anyone could ask for. He was the most loving and intelligent cat I've ever seen. Sadly, he passed away this last September at the ripe old age of 17. He lived a long, happy and love filled life. I would recommend the Manx breed to anyone considering getting a cat. I am sure to have another in the future once my broken heart mends of course. :-(
   
R.I.P. Titter

Added on Jan 1st, 2008
I am from Indiana and my sister and I both have a Manx they were from one of her cat's litter the only two out of four that are left. I have a female and she has a male. You can tell they are litter mates due to the markings they look like, twins, but have a different character to them. They both are VERY loving and both are very fast and can jump a VERY long distance. The male has no tail at all, the female has a little nub of a tail. If you have any info that you would like to share please do: tenish_bara@msn.com

Added on Jan 1st, 2008
I think that most Manx now a day have long tails. I don't appreciate my cat being known as a short tailed rump

Added on Jan 1st, 2008
I just adopted a Manx cat from the pet center in Manassas Va. I had no clue on what kind of cat she was until the SPCA told me. I paid $70 to adopt her. I am fascinated by this cat. She is so intelligent and very affectionate. I have never had an animal so loving. I have 2 children ages 4 and 5 and that cat is gentle and loving to them. Indefinitely would consider buying another one. dacotab@hotmail.com