The Manx cat (/ˈmæŋks/, in earlier times often spelled Manks) is a breed of domestic cat (Felis catus) originating on the Isle of Man, with a naturally occurring mutation that shortens the tail. Many Manx have a small stub of a tail, but Manx cats are best known as being entirely tailless; this is the most distinguishing characteristic of the breed, along with elongated hind legs and a rounded head. Manx cats come in all coat colours and patterns, though all-white specimens are rare, and the coat range of the original stock was more limited. Long-haired variants are sometimes considered a separate breed, the Cymric. Manx are prized as skilled hunters, and thus have often been sought by farmers with rodent problems, and been a preferred ship’s cat breed. They are said to be social, tame and active. An old local term for the cats on their home island is stubbin. Manx have been exhibited in cat shows since the 1800s, with the first known breed standard published in 1903.

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  1. The welcoming committee is comprised of Winston, Odin and the elusive often annoyed Leroy. Winston is terribly interested in the new arrival. Odin calmly approaches the new guest, eager to welcome him or she to the brood. Leroy is M.I.A, he hears the commotion from the other room while eyes shut and chillin wherever corner or space he chose to spread out. He’s mildly curious but not enough to get up and investigate.

    Odin: “It doesn’t want to come out of its shell and say hi. The poor thing is either terrified or shy.” 🙃🐕

    Winston: “it’s an introvert like me. I don’t like crowds. Social anxiety is debilitating when left untreated or unchecked.” The American Journal of Medicine had an article on this very topic.” 😌🐈

    Leroy: “Are you two crack pots listening to yourselves?!? It’s a HERMIT crab! They like to be by THEMSELVES. Solo. Party of ONE, Hence hermit.” 🙄🐈‍⬛

    😂 Happy Fri-yay! 🐕🐈‍⬛🐈🦀

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