The Manx has been around for hundreds of years, and is believed to have originated on the Isle of Man, off the coast of England. Whether the original Manx was a ship's cat will never be known, but it is generally believed that island cats may also have been involved.
With its rakish lines (back legs are longer than the forelegs), robust appearance, and sweet expression, a Manx of any color or tail length can be a fine companion for a single-person household or a large family. Manx love to be around people, and vice-versa, it seems, judging by their immense popularity.
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I’ve never had a cat like a Manx. They are like a cross between a dog and cat. The are lovable, loyal, and playfull, but with all the cat’s independence and spirt. I now have several manx.
Manx are like potato chips you can’t have just one .I have 4 and they are they best ,most loving and loyal cats .They say they are like dogs and I have one that barks in his sweet way ,I just love Manx’s.
I really liked your blog!
Yay for Manx!! They are the cutest, most lovable cats. I love how they are built like little race cars (longer back legs than front legs) and hop like bunnies. Seeing my Pearlie run is just comical. My girls have tails that are about an inch long and curled like a pig’s tail (we call them “piggly tails”). Their long hair makes them look like puffballs. Adorable!