Manx basic information

The Manx, characterized by its taillessness, is medium in size, compact, with a short back that arches up from shoulders to haunches. It has sturdy bone structure with forelegs shorter than the hind legs, rump as "round as an orange" being higher than the shoulders. The Manx has a soft, double coat with a short "open" look.

Head and Ears: The head should be slightly longer than it is broad, with prominent cheeks (also stud jowls in the male) which make it appear rather round. There should be a break at the whiskers. The nose is slightly longer and broader than in the American Shorthair, but with no suggestion of snipishness. Ears medium in size, rather wide at the base and tapering gradually to a rounded tip, with sparse furnishings inside. The Manx may have ear tufts at the tip which make the ear appear pointed; this is permissible. Ears are widely spaced and are set slightly outward so that when viewed from behind they resemble the rocker of a cradle. The head shape, ear set and eye Depth of set give the Manx the unique "Manx look". Penalize: Foreshortened head; short nose heavy furnishings inside ears.

Eye Shape and Set: Eyes should be round and full, set at a slight angle (outer corner a little above inner corner). The ideal eye color conforms Color and with requirements for color of coat but in the Manx should only be considered if all other points are equal. Penalize: Eye set straight across in head as in longhairs. See American Shorthair Standard for eye color.

Body, Legs and Feet: The body should be medium in size; compact with a short back that arches up from shoulders to haunches. Sturdy bone structure. Forelegs shorter than hind legs. Feet round and firm, with five toes in front, four in back. OBJECTION: Rangy body, level back.

Taillessness: The Manx cat should appear tailless. There is no penalty for a rise of bone or cartilage which does not stop the judges hand when the palm is stroked down the back and over the rump. No probing of the dimple or rise by the judge is allowed. The rump of the Manx cat will be felt with the palm of the hand.

Height of Hindquarters: The hind legs should be longer than the forelegs, making their rump higher than the shoulders. The hind legs should have substantial bone and should be straight when viewed from behind. Penalize: Short hind legs; fine bone; bowed or cow hocked (knock-kneed) hind legs.

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