Table of contents:
- History of the Manx breed
- Appearance
- Manx's personality and temperament
- Manx health
- 20 nicknames for manks
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Manx (Manx cat) - one of the oldest breeds of cats, which arose as a result of natural mutation on the Isle of Man. A distinctive feature of the breed is the absence of a tail, but, in fact, not all representatives of the breed are tailless. They are smart, patient, obedient, easily adapting to any conditions, cats. Manks are social and very sociable cats that do not tolerate loneliness. They definitely need constant contact with someone. The young manx will be an excellent companion for a small child, but older cats have some difficulty getting used to the noise and fuss created by children. A calm atmosphere in the house is more suitable for such cats.
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Weight: 3.5-4.5 kg.
Cost (price) of a kitten: the price depends on the class of the kitten - from $ 100 (with a tail) to $ 1500 and above (show-class kittens).
Life expectancy: 12-15 years on average.
Country of origin: about. Maine (Britain).
Pedigree diseases: corneal dystrophy, fusion of the vertebrae, congenital spinal hernia, in some individuals weakness of the hind legs and impaired coordination are observed.
The breed is recognized by felinological organizations: CFA, FIFe, TICA, WCF, FFE, AACE, ACF, ACFA / CAA, CCA-AFC, CFF, GCCF, LOOF, NZCF, SACC.
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Nicknames for Manks
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History of the Manx breed
For many centuries, the Manks lived on the Isle of Man, located between the English port of Liverpool and Irish Belfast. Domestic cats were brought to the island by the first settlers and explorers, but where and when, it is not known for certain.
There is a version that the Manks are the descendants of the British shorthair. However, the ancestors of the Manx could get to the island from any part of the world, since it was on the route of merchant ships.
There are many legends and myths about the origin of the breed. According to one legend, the Manx is a hybrid of a cat and a rabbit. In another legend, it is said that Irish warriors stole the tails of cats to decorate their ammunition with them, and the cats, so that thieves did not get the tails, began to bite them off from kittens. The third legend tells that cats were left without tails after they were pinched by the door by Noah, who was collecting animals on his ark.
Geneticists believe that Manx's lack of a tail is the result of a spontaneous mutation that has occurred in the domestic cat population. In the closed environment of the island, the dominant gene responsible for the absence of a tail was freely passed on from generation to generation.
There is evidence that the Manx participated in exhibitions that were held in the late 1800s. The first Champion Manx was named Bonhaki, this silver-striped cat earned his title in London around 1900. Charles Henry Lane, owner of a white manx named Lord Luke, published the first known (albeit unofficial) breed standard in 1903. In the 1930s, the Manx was already a recognized breed in Europe and the United States.
Manx's kitten
Appearance
The word "round" has been used to describe the show-class manks for a long time. A round head with chubby cheeks, a rounded back and hips, a wide chest, round eyes, even round pads on the feet. All parts of the body must be in harmony. The picture of roundness is completed by a shortened back, which rises, curving towards the base and elongated hind legs. The head should not be too large compared to the body, and the ribcage should not be too wide compared to the hind legs. The length of the head should only be slightly greater than its width.
The eyes are round, positioned so that their outer corners are higher than the inner ones. The jaws are well developed, the cheeks are round and plump. The ears are set in such a way that when viewed from behind, the ears and crown resemble the shape of a saddle. Ears, broad at the base, with rounded tips.
The front legs are short and powerful, the hind legs are much longer, so the back of the cat is much higher than the front.
Manks can be tailless or tailed. Kittens without tails and with tails may appear in the same litter. Only ramps and risers can take part in American shows, and the cartilage on the back of the riser should not be an obstacle for the judge's hand when he strokes the cat. Breeders use tailed menx in their breeding program to minimize the possibility of genetic abnormalities.
Manks have four types of tails:
Rumpy: complete absence of caudal vertebrae, sometimes in the place where the tail should grow, there is a small fossa (favorites in the show ring).
Raiser: 1-3 vertebrae fused together (animals can take part in the show if the tail in an upright position is not an obstacle for the palm stroking the cat).
Stumpy, or stamps: 5-14 fused in tension or tuberous vertebrae (such cats usually become pets).
Longs: the tail is almost the same length as that of normal cats (many breeders cut off the tails of such kittens to prevent the manifestation of the Manx gene, which causes ossification of the caudal vertebrae at an older age, which is very painful for the animal).
The coat is smooth, thick and short, with a soft undercoat that adds volume to the cat. Cats with long hair stand out in a separate breed - Cimrick. Manks can be of any color except color points. All shades of red, blue, cream, brown, black and white are accepted.
Manx's personality and temperament
Modern Manks are not much different from their ancestors. They are good-natured, obedient, patient and easily adaptable to any conditions cats. Usually they choose one person to whom they are attached with all their hearts, but they get along very well with the rest of the family, not an exception children, other cats and even dogs.
They are very social and sociable cats that do not tolerate loneliness. They definitely need constant contact with someone. The young Manx will become an excellent companion for a small child, but the Manx at an age with some difficulty get used to the noise and fuss created by children. A calm atmosphere in the house is more suitable for them.
Manx GC, GP, NW Deydream High Hopes (CFA's 7th Best Cat in Premiership and NAR's Best Cat in Premiership - 2009;
CFA's 2nd Best of Breed Manx and NAR's 8th Best Cat in Championship 2007; NAR's 14th Best Kitten - 2006)
The Manks are great jumpers, they have very strong hind legs, so not a single closet or shelf will escape from a curious pet. That is why it is necessary to purchase a taller and more complex cat house so that cats throw out all their energy on it, and not on furniture and your belongings.
These cats are very fond of water: they can be found in the bathtub or in the sink, sitting under the tap. The Manks can learn how to flush the toilet and turn on the taps. But this does not mean that they like to swim.
They are very curious and intelligent. They quickly understand how to open a door to a room or a cabinet door to get to an object of interest. Manx always tries to be at the center of events and always be among the characters.
The Manks have a rather quiet voice, similar to a "trill", even during estrus, cats are practically inaudible.
The Manks are quite active, they love to play, especially to bring small objects (small balls, paper balls, balls). If possible, the Manks become good mouse catchers and rat catchers. Sometimes cats entertain themselves by throwing objects up or throwing them from a height, and then "hunt" them. Interactive toys (rustling, sparkling, squealing, moving) and puzzle toys are considered ideal toys for these cats.
Some Manks, defending their territory, may growl and even attack dogs or people if they consider them a threat to the family.
Manx health
The average lifespan of a Manx is 12-15 years (some live up to 20 years).
The main problem in the breed is the "Manx syndrome"the cause of which is the so-called tailless gene. This gene causes a shortening of the spine, resulting in severe spinal cord injuries: spliced or shortened vertebrae, congenital spinal hernia, sacral or pelvic anomalies, bowel problems (urinary incontinence, constipation, megacolon), hind limb paralysis, stiff or bouncing gait. If at the birth of a kitten there are no visible problems with the spine, then it is possible that they may appear later, usually in the first 4 months. Signs of the disease are bowel and bladder dysfunctions and difficulty moving the limbs. Most likely the appearance of Manx's syndrome when crossing the "ramp" (complete absence of the tail). When crossing "Longi" (long-tailed Manx) and "Rampie" usually 50% of tailed and 50% of Rampie kittens are born.
In addition to "Manx's syndrome", the breed also contains other hereditary diseases: corneal dystrophy, intertrigo, lower urinary tract disease, mastocytoma, and deafness.
The breed is prone to obesity, so it is necessary to control his weight throughout the life of the Manx.
Physiologically, Manx ripens early. Many Manx cats become fathers at the age of 5-7 months, and by 14 months they almost all become fathers of families. Some cats start in heat as early as 4 months. But the Manx reach full physical development only by 4-5 years. If you do not plan to breed cats, then the best option would be castration and neutering. Usually, such operations are performed at the age of 6-9 months.
20 nicknames for manks
For male kittens: Kaid, Mishary, Richard, Sharazi, Yashar, Balt, Sarrino, Tazar, Lester, Godfrey.
For female kittens: Ashar, Daira, Klipa, Yumru, Insharia, Sharil, Leticia, Bemia, Glory (I), Teri.
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