Opinions - Manx Cat Breed

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

Added on Jan 1st, 2008
Hello to all that are interested in this same breed. I have posted about the Manxes my sister and I had. Yes that is right "had" was said. Unfortunately not long after I commented on this page my Manx was hit on the road. She was not supposed to have been out of the house but somehow she got lose. My sister's was found in the yard in August killed from what we don't know. They really are missed and were the best cats we have ever had. If you know of anyone that is wanting to get rid of or have a Manx feel free to let me know. Thank You: tenish_bara@msn.com

Added on Jan 1st, 2008
Manx cats are best "known" for their tailessness, however there is more to know about this breed. Registered, purebred, Manx cats can and are born with a full length tails. Sadly, tailed Manx kittens are usually docked due to the breed recognition and consumer demand of being a tailless cat. America is the only country today to practice tail docking. Thankfully, tail docking is on the decline as reputable breeders take responsibility to teach the public it's not necessary. A tailed Manx cat is still 100% Manx if born from purebred parents, even with a full tail. The tailessness is only one characteristic of this breed, it has many other traits that make it a Manx breed cat. A good comparison might be to the purebred Scottish Fold or Sphynx breeds. Scottish Folds can be born with their ears unfolded however, they are still Scottish Folds. The Sphynx can be born with fur, it too is still 100% Sphynx. Having purebred parents is an important requirement in the Manx breed. If the parents are not purebred or registered all you really have is a "Domestic Tailless" cat. The genetic mutation which causes the Manx cat to be born tailless can happen in any breed of cat, this does NOT make it a Manx breed cat! There are other cat breeds with varying tail lengths and appearances, for instance the Japanese Bobtail and the American Bobtail. Most publicized health problems associated with the Manx breed occur in "Domestic Tailless" cats than with registered Manx cats.