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Manx Breed
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manx

History

Breed Article - great description

Type and characteristics

Body, legs and feet

Medium  sized body, compact, muscled, good bone structure, broad chested, powerful looking cat.  Males slightly larger than females. Back legs are considerably longer than the front ones, which gives rise to their typical, unusual rabbit-like gait.

Head
The head is medium in length and round head with prominent cheeks . Well developed muzzle with a strong chin and  whiskers break with large, round whisker pads. Short, thick neck.
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Eyes
 The eyes are large and full. The ideal eye color should conform to the color of the coat.

Ears
The ears are medium in size in good proportion to the head and wide at the base, tapering gradually to a rounded tip

Tail
The classic Rumpy Manx has no vestige of a tail and has a rump that stands higher than the shoulders..

Coat
The coat is accepted in any color or combination of colors, is thick and needs extra grooming.

Temperament
 In character and temperament the Manx makes a most delightful pet.

(If you feel that you have a better description for this category we would love to hear from you chendel@quiknet.com

Genetic Concerns

CUI Members and other Links

More Breed Descriptions on the Net

CFA Breed Profile: Manx

Cymric - TICA Breed Standard - for the Longhair Manx.

FAQ - Manx Breed

TICA

Manx Breed Standard - CFA Breed Standard

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