History:
The origin of the Manx cat is believed to have come from the British Isle of Man hundreds of years ago. As there were many merchant ships anchored on Manx at the time, all of which kept cats, it is difficult to know who the true ancestor of the Manx cat is, but it is clear that both the long-haired and short-haired Manx cats have the symbols of their original mutation.
In the records of Manx cats, there are descriptions of the Manx cat being born from a genetic mutation in the domestic cats of Manx. It is believed that cats on the Isle of Man are involved.
The Manx cat has been recognized by the CFA for many years, with the oldest being listed as one of the breeds recognized by the CFA in the 1920s.
Because the “no tail” gene is dominant in Manx cats, when it is passed on to the next generation, kittens from the same sinus may have full tails, short tails, little tails (or no tails at all.) The CFA Cat Show Champions have been recognized by CFA for many years.
The CFA Cat Show Champion Cat Class only accepts Manx cats with little or no tail, while Manx cats with other tail lengths can participate in the AOV (Any Other Variety) Class.
Today, many female cats used for breeding are actually long-tailed, and many Super Champion cats are bred from tailed Manx cats (either male or female). Therefore, the tailed Manx cat provides a solid pedigree in breeding.
