Family-friendly: | 5/5 |
Playfulness: | 4/5 |
Intelligence: | 4/5 |
Tendency to Vocalise: | 2/5 |
Likes Other Pets: | 3/5 |
Grooming needs: | 3/5 |
Shedding: | 4/5 |
Lifespan
8 - 14 years
Weight
3.6 - 5.4kg
Colours
Comes in all colours and patterns accepted for the Manx type.
The need-to-know
- Great for first-time cat owners
- Enjoys playing games and is active at home
- Playful and curious cat
- Sociable and dependent cat
- Slightly talkative cat
- Average build cat breed
- Requires grooming every day
- Needs extensive outdoor space
- Great family cat
- Can be left alone all day
- Can cope with a busy household
This breed has a higher risk of health issues
The lack of a tail is a severe genetic defect and the Manx cat's 'deformed' spine may damage the spinal cord and affect nerves to important organs as well as increasing the chance of arthritis developing from an early age. In some cats the anal passage may be narrowed and this can cause bowel blockages.
Personality
Sociable and playful, whilst the Cymric is a muscular and athletic cat, they are not overly energetic. Pleasantly chatty, with a sweet-sounding voice rather than a strident or demanding one, they enjoy the company of humans, but are able to amuse themselves while the family is at work or school.
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