Talk:Manx (cat)
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[edit] Species?
What's the scientific name of the Manx cat? Is it the same as other cats, or does it have its own subspecies? The Jade Knight 00:04, 11 February 2006 (UTC)
- F. s. cattus - same as all other domestic cats, regardless of breed. Except the wild hybrids like the Bengal of course. pschemp | talk 01:42, 11 February 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Bowell incontinence
I have a Manx/Siamese momma that just had four kittens colors: black, orange, creamsicle and a longhaired grey that looks like his face is flatter persian like.
Anyways the creamsicle one is tailess not even a nub and it is like it is either constipated and then dripping and sometimes pees while nursing. sometimes are worse than others and yet it tries to use the litter box- on occasion. sometimes it seems to be peeing out his butt. I was hoping there was some treatment for this I just cant see puting her down she is so cute and playful and sweet maybe just a make-shift diaper or something or permanent outdoor cat.
I was hoping to find a home for her that could afford the vet bill . I can't feel free to email me about this jlob5150@hotmail.com Thanks Mrs. Binnie
[edit] My latest changes
I made a lot of changes to the article—if anyone has any problems let me know. (I didn't delete much but did move quite a few things around.)
Regarding the "Personality" section, everything in there looks anecdotal and subjective. I think the whole thing should be deleted, but I didn't want to do so unilaterally. Does anyone else agree? Tocharianne 03:52, 24 December 2006 (UTC)
Reference to Scottish Fold
I have deleted the sentence, stating that the Fold has similar problems. The crippling effect, or Osteochondrodysplasia in Scottish Fold cats as it is called in scientific literature, is not a similar effect, and it has nothing to do with a lethal factor.
Evpreiss 15:13, 4 June 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Manx pictures?
This article has come a long way from my first visit and subsequent edits to it. I don't wish to appear to be "tooting my own horn" or again, be accused of "trying to sell kittens" by adding a comment on this article. However, I feel I have something of value to add and would like to offer my years of experience as a CFA registered Manx breeder. Most everything I knew about editing and posting here I've forgotten, so please bear with me as I try to post a comment about this article. I think the picture's displayed in the article that represent the Manx cat could be more diverse. With all due respect, the cats pictured in the article seem to resemble more Japanese Bobtail cats, than Manx.
http://www.cfainc.org/breeds/profiles/japanese.html
Japanese Bobtail kittens are never born tailless, neither are they born with full tails. Their tails are clearly visible, composed of one or more curves, angles, or kinks or any combination thereof. The genetic factor that has created the Japanese Bobtail is completely different from the Manx. Unlike the Manx, the two breeds are not related in any way. Not only are their tails different, but their body types are both completely opposite.
Manx cats have varying tail lengths, but are best known for being completely tailless. I think examples of the varying tail lengths and breeds characteristics should be shown. I can provide as many pictures as needed to post to this article that represents what an actual Manx cat is known and described to look like.
http://www.cfainc.org/breeds/profiles/manx.html
The Manx tailless gene is dominant, kittens tails that inherit it can vary from a full tail, a short tail, a rise (known as a “rumpy riser”), or no tail (“rumpies”) at all. Aside from being tailless, the Manx is also known for its robust and rounded appearance. This breed is described as being drawn with a series of circles. It has a very round head and rounded cheeks that give it a jowly appearance; this is seen even more so in the male cat than in the female.
I'd like to point out for those who don't know, in the interest of education, Manx cats are best "known" for being tailess, not every tailless or semi tailed cat is a Manx cat. The breed is not based on a "look" or "act", although, these are found most endearing and desirable in the breed. Manx cats have origin to the Isle of Man, much like humans have origin to certain countries to claim that nationality. Could you imagine what the world would be like if everyone was told they were a nationality based on how they acted or looked? For more information, you can visit my Manx Myths web page.
http://karellomanx.com/myths.html
Please feel free to visit my User page and website http://www.karellomanx.com or contact me as needed for the picture's to post to this site. Karello 00:19, 3 March 2007 (UTC)
- I have no expertise to question what breed of cat is pictured, but I did notice that most of the photos, including the main photo, show cats with at least some tail. If, as the article states, having no tail is the most common or at least most characteristic form of manx, more of the photos (as well as the main photo) should reflect that. In short, more photos of no-tailed cats. 71.146.160.245 (talk) 21:34, 1 March 2008 (UTC)
[edit] References and External Links
I think, references and external links shall be neutral and shall not reflect any prevalence for any club or any organization.
Breeding councils are existing in many cat organizations and the listed BC is not the only one. Thus I suggest either to delete such a reference or to name also other BCs.
If clubs shall be referenced - which I'm not against, it gives a broader spectrum of opinions and information sources - then as many clubs as possible should be listed.
May be, you find that reference interesting:
The Beresford Club Cat shows are the most successful of any yet given in America. One hundred and seventy-eight prizes were awarded in the show of January, 1900, and some magnificent cats were shown. It is said by those who are in a position to know that there are no better cats shown in England now than can be seen at the Beresford Show in Chicago. The exhibits cover short and long haired cats of all colors, sizes, and ages, with Siamese cats, Manx cats, and Russian cats.
Chapter VII of Helen M. Winslow's book Concerning Cats, published by Lothrop Publishing Co., Boston, 1900
Mrs. Clarke also owns a real Manx cat, brought from the Isle of Man by Captain McKenzie. It acts like a monkey, climbing up on mantels and throwing down pictures and other small objects, in the regular monkey spirit of mischief. It has many queer attributes, and hops about like a rabbit.
Chapter VIII of the above mentioned book.
84.188.156.161 16:49, 4 June 2007 (UTC) Sorry, here is my signature:
Evpreiss 16:50, 4 June 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Cats portal
A summary of this article appears on a rotational basis in Portal:Cats under the "Selected breed" section. Any improvement to this article's lead section should be copied to the relevant entry on Portal:Cats/Selected_breed. --165.21.154.90 (talk) 06:14, 23 March 2008 (UTC)
