Manx

The Manx is distinguished by its lack of a tail. This natural mutation is thought to have originated on the Isle of Man, hence the name Manx. The "Manx gene" produces cats with tails of varying length, from the "longie" (normal tail) to the "stumpy" (short tail) to the "rumpy" (no tail). Manx cats are very stocky and rounded in appearance, with short backs and long hind legs that make them appear rabbit-like. The thick coat can be either short or semi-long, though in some associations the longhairs are known as Cymrics. Manx are available in a variety of colors and patterns.