Opinions - Manx Cat Breed

Added on Jan 1st, 2008
The Manx is a fascinating breed of cat unlike any other. Highly intelligent and very protective of it's human companion and house. A very powerful cat yet it is the most friendly cat I've ever met. They love their humans friends just as dogs do. They follow you around and observe everything you do. The Manx is the perfect cat. They are always happy and never seem to get into those "cat moods". An old saying is: "When mother nature saw fit to remove the tail of the Manx, she left in place of the tail, more cat" and "Once you get to know a Manx, you will never look at a "cat" the same way again"

Added on Jan 1st, 2008
There are no associated disorders or diseases associated with the Manx gene for taillessness.

Added on Jan 1st, 2008
I love my manx, Waldo, with all my heart. He is such an adorable, loveable cat. He indeed does follow me everywhere I go and is sweet as can be. He is what they call a "stubbie" I guess, which makes him so unique. I love that about the Manx breed. his fur is so soft and supple and he is so well-mannered. I have never had such a wonderful, well-behaved & affectionate cat ever. I'm adopting another one tomorrow, I think they are that great!

Added on Jan 1st, 2008
it is unfortunate but the "Manx Syndrome" is in fact a reality though should not be references as an issue do to being a Manx. All tailless cats if true to the rumpy can inherit nerve shortage in the spine that can create uncontrolled bowl and urinary tract issues. I am a former breeder of Manx cats, not the domestic American variety which are prone to short stubby round appearance but the true Manx variety which was a longer and slightly taller athletic cat. Mine range from Rumpy to Rumpy Riser to Bobs. I have one tailed and the primary reason for docking tailed Manx in the past was due to tail issues such as arthritis or deformities that would happen later in life. To amputate a tail of an adult can can be life threatening. Manx cats were prone to tail disorders. Many breeders these days no longer tail dock and it is good for breeding to use tailed variety. These "Dog" cats are exceptional hunters but at the same time can be leashed trained, will play fetch and in my case as the rule is when looking for a Manx, do so at eye level. It is truly not at their eye level but at yours. Mine prefer to be on bookshelves, kitchen cabinets etc.

Added on Jan 1st, 2008
My daughter rescued two black Manx cats they are brothers and have been neutered, I have kept cats all my life but never had a Manx before, they are the most playful "helpful" cats I have ever owned. I love this breed of cat and would recommend them to anyone who want a lovable friendly "helpful" pet that will keep them amused (and sometimes exasperated) always.