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They don't usually have a tail. Some varieties have a stub but no full tail.
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Why are some cats bob tail?
Hi there..cats who have a nubby tail are known as Manx. It is a genetic mutation that occurred several hundred years ago. The Manx breed originated on the Isle of Man where there they are commonly found. You can learn more about Manx Cats: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manx_(cat)
Why are some cats born with crooked tails?
It isn't an illness, they are just deformed. Siames cats have a tendency for crooked tails. There are many great myths about it. One of my favorites is that the princesses use to put their rings on the cat's tails while bathing, and the cats developed the kink in order to have a more secure hold onto the rings.
How long do manx cats live?
Manx cats will live to be 20-years old and beyond with regular veterinary care and proper diet. The greatest health threat to the Manx is being overweight. Manx cats mature around 5 years of age.
How much does a manx cat cost?
same as any other cat...also if you have one or want one a little tip they behhave the same as other cats there is just one bad thing and that is there balence is not good because they have no tail also may i surgesst to look on www.youtube.com and search "manx cats" Actually despite their lack of a long tail, they still have excellent balance. They are usually jumpers as well. They love to see eye-to-eye with their owners and will jump on furniture. The price of a Manx will depend on the breeder, your location, the pedigree. Watch out for people that say they have "purebred" Manx. They are usually *not* a responsible breeder.
What is a tailless cat?
Tailless dogs are those dogs which have a small tail or no tail.
Why are manx cats peculiar?
Bob-No tail
What is the Manx cat missing?
Manx cats do not have tails, although some may have a stub of a tail.
Does a cat have a tail?
Yes of course, but not all of them. Manx cats are born without tails. One of my cats is tailless because it is descended from a Manx.
Is manx a cats species or a dogs?
Manx is not really a species, but a subspecies of cats, one that has little or no tail and longer-than-usual hind legs.
Why are some cats bob tail?
Hi there..cats who have a nubby tail are known as Manx. It is a genetic mutation that occurred several hundred years ago. The Manx breed originated on the Isle of Man where there they are commonly found. You can learn more about Manx Cats: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manx_(cat)
How are manx cats different from other cats?
Usually they only have a really really really short tail
What is weird about manx cat?
A manx cat has no tail or a very short tail; generally shorter front legs than hind legs, so he always seems to be pointing downwards as he walks; and from personal experience, manx cats seem to be not as intelligent as domestic shorthair cats.
What is peculiar about Manx cats?
They are known for having no tail, though they can have stumpy tails or even longer. Only the tailless Manx is qualified to be shown.
What are cats like if they are born with no tail?
Cats use their tails primarily for balance while running and climbing; however a cat born without a tail can live a perfectly normal cat life without one. Several kinds of cats hav little or no tail: Manx, Lynx, Bobcat...
A cat has a tail or not?
All cats have tails, although in some, notably the Manx variety, the tail may be so short as to not be apparent.
What is odd about a Manx cat's tail?
It is odd that the Manx has no tail at all.
What breed is a cat with no tail?
"Any bobtail cat is tailless. Manx do not have any tails and cymric do not have any tails" Neither do the American Bobtail, Japanese Bobtail or the Pixiebob breeds
