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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.
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∙ 11y agoMost cats have a tail, however the Manx cat is well known for having no tail, so yes cats can live without a tail.
Also even if a cat loses it's tail it can survive but it will be a bit unstable because cat's tails are their "balance boards"
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∙ 13y agoNothing.
There is a breed of cat from the Isle of Man (Britain) that has no tail. They are called Manx cats.
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∙ 12y agoIt's a 'genetic mutation'.
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∙ 15y agoCut off, or born that way.
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∙ 15y agoTheir DNA
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What are cats with really fluffy tails called?
Cats with long fur (usually termed "Longhair") usually have fluffy tails. Some mixed breeds and some certain purebreeds are Longhaired, so going by fur alone is not a good indicator of breed. Examples of longhaired breeds with very fluffy tails include: Maine Coon, Norwegian Forest Cat, Persian and Ragdoll. However, mixed breed cats can also have very fluffy tails also.
Why are some terriers born without docked tails?
All dogs are born without docked tails, docking is a proceedure carried out by people which removes their tails.
What wild cats have no tails?
There is no such thing. I'm an eleven year old, and even I know this! Some wild cats have small stubs for tails, such as the Lynx, AKA Jungle Cat.If you pass by a tail-less cat, they may have been injured.
How many bones does a cat have in their tails?
if you consider the spine one bone, then one otherwise the answer it a lot. It depends on the cat, some cats have a puff of harir for a tail others have no tail at all. The tail is a continuation of the spine.
Are Shnauzer's born with tails or are they cut off?
Schnauzers are born with tails and I think are still docked in some places (although not sure as I live in a country with a docking ban). I'm sure someone could correct me if I'm wrong about this
Do cats have talls?
yes, cats have tails but some breeds of cats don't.
Why do some cats have very long tails?
It is difficult to say. Early Siamese cats that were imported from Thailand had a kink in their tails, and for many decades this trait, along with Siamese cats being cross-eyed, were seen as proof that a cat was indeed of pure Siamese breeding - especially in cat shows. Today, this trait is now considered a flaw within the Siamese breed and has largely been bred out, although it still persists among street cats in Thailand. Siamese cats bought from reputable breeders should not have kinks in their tails due to careful breeding programs.
Do hyenas have tails?
yes Haynes do have tails. some people think they have stubbed tails but they have long tails sort of like most cats and dogs
Are Brittany Spaniels born with tails?
Some Brittany Spaniels are born with long tails and some are born with tails that are naturally short. These dogs generally have their tails docked at birth.
What is the Manx cat missing?
Manx cats do not have tails, although some may have a stub of a tail.
What are cats with really fluffy tails called?
Cats with long fur (usually termed "Longhair") usually have fluffy tails. Some mixed breeds and some certain purebreeds are Longhaired, so going by fur alone is not a good indicator of breed. Examples of longhaired breeds with very fluffy tails include: Maine Coon, Norwegian Forest Cat, Persian and Ragdoll. However, mixed breed cats can also have very fluffy tails also.
Why are some terriers born without docked tails?
All dogs are born without docked tails, docking is a proceedure carried out by people which removes their tails.
Can humans move their tails when they are born with them?
"HUmans aren't born with tails. " Some are born with tails. I would assume if someone really tried to they could... That's if they didn't get it removed already.
What wild cats have no tails?
There is no such thing. I'm an eleven year old, and even I know this! Some wild cats have small stubs for tails, such as the Lynx, AKA Jungle Cat.If you pass by a tail-less cat, they may have been injured.
Why don't all dogs have tails?
MOST dogs are born with tails, but some breeds have them docked at birth.
How long is a cats tail?
depends on the breed some have very long tails some have none This depends on the cat. Manx cats may have no tail at all, or may have an inch (2.5 cm) or less tail. Domestic shorthair cats' tails seem to range from about eight inches (20cm) to about 12 inches (30cm).
Which mammals do not have tails?
Mammals that have fur but no tails include golden moles, some tenrecs, some bats, gibbons, gorillas, bonobos, orangutans, chimpanzees, two-toed sloths, capybaras, guinea pigs, and maras. There are also many furred mammals with only very short tails. There is a variety of house cats called Manx, some of which have no tails.
