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Friday, 09 May 2008

Manx Kittens for Sale - Cat Breed Information

Size : Medium

Origin : Isle of man

INTRODUCTION
The Manx breed of cat originated on the Isle of Man, and are characterised by having either a very short or no tail at all. The Manx breed are a very old breed, and tailless cats were common on the island as long as two or three hundred years ago. It is unknown exactly how the mutation originated, but one legend states that it was the result of cats surviving a shipwreck centuries ago. Legends even claim that Noah caused the breed to be tailless by closing the door to the ark as the Manx was entering, cutting off the tail.

APPEARANCE
As mentioned earlier, Manx cats have no tail (very short). The hind legs are longer than the front legs, creating a continuous arch from shoulders to rump giving the cat a rounded appearance. Manx cats move with more like a hop than a stride when running.

CHARACTERISTICS
The Manx breed of cat is a highly intelligent cat breed, it is playful, and in its behaviour, very reminiscent of dogs; for example, some Manx cats will fetch small objects that are thrown. It is considered a social feline, and the breed loves humans. This attribute makes them an ideal breed for families with young children. Some members of this breed tend to like water, many times even playing with it. This trait makes it very easy to give some Manx cats a shower for hygiene purposes, unlike most other cats.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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