Manx cats

Isle pets, bobtailed

Manx cats are a breed of domestic cat originating from the Isle of Man, distinguished by their naturally occurring taillessness or stubby tails.

The trait results from a genetic mutation.

Manx cats have rounded bodies, long hind legs, and a hopping gait sometimes compared to a rabbit's.

They come in various colors and coat lengths.

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fur · stumpy · Isle of Man · genetic mutations · breed · playful temperament · mammals · dense fur · whiskers · compact build · hindquarters · hereditary conditions · skeletal structure · genetic inheritance · domesticated · animal · ears · pets

Opposites
tail length

Manx catsMaine Coon

Massive domestic cat variety

Siamese · Persian · Abyssinian · domestic shorthair · ring-tailed lemur

Family

Manx, cat, cats, catlike, catty

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G