http://forums.cathobbyist.com/forum.php?catid=94 Meet the Manx/Cymric Cat Closely associated with each other, Cymric (pronounced kim'rik) cats are the long-haired version of Manx cats. The Manx is a naturally occurring, tailless breed of cat that is native to the Isle of Man. In "The Manx Cat," Marjan Swantek speculated that the Cymric cats descended from Norwegian Forest Cats brought to the island with King Mangus of Norway. These Norwegian cats interbred with local cats. "Cymru" is the real name of Wales, and "Cymric" means "Welsh," although the breed is not connected with Wales. Except for the longer hair, Cymric cats are identical to the Manx in appearance, temperament, and health. However, they might have a hint of a tail, unlike the Manx. Both the Cymric and Manx are exceptionally friendly cats and are people-oriented. Known for their ability to leap and jump, prospective Cymric "parents" should be prepared. Genetically, both cats can have health problems in their spine, colon, or urinary tract. Their hind quarters may be weakened. Join us in this forum to talk about not one—but two cats. Ask your questions and tell us about your cat's adventures! http://forums.cathobbyist.com/view.php?id=111808,111808 I lost my long haired orange Manx ( Duncan McLeod ) the day before Hurricane Katrina,he just dissapeared. I have searched,advertised,and grieved a long time. I am ready to love another,but truly love the personality or the long haired orange ones. Have had two, and loved them dearly. Any out there??... http://forums.cathobbyist.com/view.php?id=80392,80392 I have 2 Manx kittens who are now 12 weeks old. They are both males and the loves of my life. The one male is fine and has no problems. But the other one seems to have trouble with getting to the litter box when he needs to have a bowel movement. He seems to know when he has to go because he starts ... http://forums.cathobbyist.com/view.php?id=61781,61781 i bought this cat at our local pet store for 30 dollars. the girl that runs it is a friend of mine. she said that she was a manx but i've had one manx breeder tell me that it was hard to tell but she thought she was domestic shorttail. i don't really care what she is...she's awesome. if she is a... http://forums.cathobbyist.com/view.php?id=53831,53831 I've had my manx since she was about 2 weeks old. A litter of kittens was found in a dumpster and I kept her. The other kittens all had normal tails, so I think that she is only half manx. When she was really little she was able to jump a little bit. As she got older, she was unable to jump at all.... http://forums.cathobbyist.com/view.php?id=45222,45222 Question Posted by Fern on July 20, 2002 at 16:34:31: I have a manx kitten that has a problem with her spine and can't walk well. She can climb and run, but can't jump. She also has a problem where she just goes to the bathroom wherever. I've heard that most manx kittens with these problems die bef... http://forums.cathobbyist.com/view.php?id=42680,42680 Hi there i have a 4 year old tuxdo manx this man has been neutered but he has always had a personality that is of a person he has many moods and whan he has been caught being bad and has been punished he pouts just like a child any one else http://forums.cathobbyist.com/view.php?id=39696,39696 Hey, I was wondering if anyone else out there has a gray manx... We rescued a 2 year-old manx named Bobby and I'm not sure wether he's a mixed breed of a purebreed manx... slh http://forums.cathobbyist.com/view.php?id=10276,10276 Hello If there is anybody out there that knows where to get manx kittens please let me know....I am in wpb FL.