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The Manx cat is a unique breed that is known for not having a tail or having a short tail. The exact place where the Manx cat came from is unknown, but it is thought to have come from the Isle of Man, a small island in the Irish Sea. The unique tail shape of this breed is thought to be the result of a genetic change. - The history of the Manx cat goes back several hundred years. There is evidence that they lived on the Isle of Man as early as the 18th century. People have told stories about this breed of cat. One popular story says that the Manx cat came about when a cat got on Noah's Ark and its tail got caught in the door as it closed. - Despite these stories, more scientific explanations say that the breed's lack of tails is due to a natural genetic change that happened on the Isle of Man. The gene for having a short or no tail is a dominant gene, which means that even a cat with only one copy of the gene can have the trait. It's also possible for this gene to cause problems with the spine, so it's important to breed responsibly to avoid health problems. - People who like cats became familiar with the Manx cat in the early 1900s. In 1920, the Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) made the breed legal. Over time, breeders have created two main types of Manx cats based on the length of their tails: the rumpie, which has no tail at all, and the stumpie, which has a short tail. By cat show standards, both types are fine. People love Manx cats because they are friendly and playful. They have coats that are different colors and patterns. The breed has become popular all over the world because of how unique it looks and how friendly it is. The Manx cat's history is shrouded in myth, but its unique looks and friendly personality have made it a popular breed among cat lovers. The Manx cat is a unique breed that is known for not having a tail or having a short tail. The exact place where the Manx cat came from is unknown, but it is thought to have come from the Isle of Man, a small island in the Irish Sea. The unique tail shape of this breed is thought to be the result of a genetic change. - The history of the Manx cat goes back several hundred years. There is evidence that they lived on the Isle of Man as early as the 18th century. People have told stories about this breed of cat. One popular story says that the Manx cat came about when a cat got on Noah's Ark and its tail got caught in the door as it closed. - Despite these stories, more scientific explanations say that the breed's lack of tails is due to a natural genetic change that happened on the Isle of Man. The gene for having a short or no tail is a dominant gene, which means that even a cat with only one copy of the gene can have the trait. It's also possible for this gene to cause problems with the spine, so it's important to breed responsibly to avoid health problems. - People who like cats became familiar with the Manx cat in the early 1900s. In 1920, the Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) made the breed legal. Over time, breeders have created two main types of Manx cats based on the length of their tails: the rumpie, which has no tail at all, and the stumpie, which has a short tail. By cat show standards, both types are fine. People love Manx cats because they are friendly and playful. They have coats that are different colors and patterns. The breed has become popular all over the world because of how unique it looks and how friendly it is. The Manx cat's history is shrouded in myth, but its unique looks and friendly personality have made it a popular breed among cat lovers.

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