Background
- Originated in the Isle fo Man
- Descend from the African wildcat (like all other house cats)
- They are commonly tails due to a spontaneous mutation that arose in the Isle of Man
Appearance
- Most are entirely tailless (however some have stubs of tails)
- Elongated hind legs and a rounded head
- Many different coat colours and patterns
- Most rare type – all white Manx
Temperament
- Skilled hunters
- Popular amongst farmers or shipmen with rodent problems
- Social, tame and active