Manx Cat

Origin
Manx are known for not having a tail and their way of walking similar to the rabbits. This breed exists on the Isle of Man, close to Scotland since 200 years ago.

Although there are many stories on how this tailless cat arrived to the isle, it is most likely that the genetic mutation took place right there.

The tailless is produced by a dominating gene that affects the whole vertebral column and in some specimens can provoke serious alterations. They descend from the Domestic European.

Characteristics
Short hair, thick and dense with double coat and of all colors. Their body is solidly muscled and compact, with the hind legs longer than forelegs. From small to medium in size with the sides very deep or re put as those of a rabbit.

They are born tailless but a concavity exists at the end of the column. Hind legs are muscular and generally unprovided of hair and paws should be round.

Round head with prominent cheeks, the muzzle slightly long. Ears wide at the base, tapering gradually to a rounded tip. Big and shinny eyes.

A very intelligent cat with a great sense of orientation, brave and of strong character. It is also affectionate, amicable and can tolerate the presence of other animals besides being a very skilful mice hunter.

Loving and even though they like the company of their owner, it is a very reserved cat. They are agile and of soft movements, not destructive but can be playful with his owner. 

They are famous and admired in their place of origin, having them in postal stamps, also being an image of an airline called Manx besides being the image of the government of the Republic of Man.