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The Manx is a CFA recognized cat breed that is believed to have originated on the Isle of Man, off the coast of Great Britain. Manx cats are predominantly known for their characteristic lack of tail or in many cases a “rump bump”.
The Manx is a CFA recognized cat breed that is believed to have originated on the Isle of Man, off the coast of Great Britain. Manx cats are predominantly known for their characteristic lack of tail or in many cases a “rump bump”.
==Characteristics and Breeding==
It is possible for a Manx to have anything from a full tail to nothing but a small indentation where the tail would be. A Manx cat’s tail length falls within four classifications: A rumpy classification indicates no tail whatsoever. A Manx classified as a riser or rumpy riser has a slight “stub” at the base of the spine. A stumpy Manx has a small partial tail. Finally, a tailed or longy Manx will have a complete or nearly complete tail.
It is possible for a Manx to have anything from a full tail to nothing but a small indentation where the tail would be. A Manx cat’s tail length falls within four classifications: A rumpy classification indicates no tail whatsoever. A Manx classified as a riser or rumpy riser has a slight “stub” at the base of the spine. A stumpy Manx has a small partial tail. Finally, a tailed or longy Manx will have a complete or nearly complete tail.
==Origin Stories==
Varying legends and tales have originated seeking to explain the origins of the Manx cat’s tail, or lack thereof. One of the more interesting of these is the legend that the Manx cat lost its tail while boarding the Ark of Noah before the flood. The legend states that the Manx cat was the last creature to board the Ark as the waters began to fall and in his haste to shut the door Noah accidentally caught the Manx’s tail and severed it. <ref>http://www.manx.com/</ref>
Varying legends and tales have originated seeking to explain the origins of the Manx cat’s tail, or lack thereof. One of the more interesting of these is the legend that the Manx cat lost its tail while boarding the Ark of Noah before the flood. The legend states that the Manx cat was the last creature to board the Ark as the waters began to fall and in his haste to shut the door Noah accidentally caught the Manx’s tail and severed it. <ref>http://www.manx.com/</ref>