Cat breed · Shorthair / Longhair
Manx
A tailless or short-tailed island cat, sociable and sturdy, but carrying a spinal mutation with real welfare implications.
Medium12–16 yearsIsle of ManCan suit apartments
Breed characteristics
- Group
- Shorthair / Longhair
- Origin
- Isle of Man
- Size
- Medium
- Weight
- 3.5–6 kg (8–13 lb)
- Height
- 25–36 cm
- Lifespan
- 12–16 years
- Coat
- Short or long double coat
- Temperament
- LoyalPlayfulDog-likeEven-tempered
History
Arose on the Isle of Man, where an isolated population fixed the tailless mutation.
Appearance
Rounded, powerful rear end with a completely absent, stumpy or partial tail.
Exercise and activity
Daily play; many Manx enjoy fetch and water.
Care and grooming
Regular brushing and close monitoring of toileting — spinal issues can affect continence.
Health considerations
- Manx syndrome (spina bifida)
- Urinary and faecal incontinence
- Megacolon
- Corneal dystrophy
- Arthritis at the tail base