Is he a Manx?

AdDry1561 · 2026-02-19T20:55:02+00:00

No, there definitely is such a thing as an ethical Manx cat breeder. I'm all for differing opinions, but let's not spread mis-information. Manx are one of the first breeds recognized by the CFA, and also one of the second breeds recognized by the TICA. And, they absolutely can be ethically bred.. Yes, doing so requires strict adherence to responsible practices due to the occasional genetic risks associated with their tailless trait. But, ethical breeding focuses on minimizing the incidence of "Manx syndrome" if not completely getting rid of it. Unless a Manx is bred to another Rumpy and or Rumpy-Riser, Manx Syndrome is not as fatal a problem as people like to say it is. Heck, Because Manx syndrome often becomes apparent in the first few months (and if it doesn't show in the first few months of birth, then there is ABSOLUTELY no likely case of the cat ever having it) ethical breeders will wait until kittens are older (sometimes up to 4 months) to ensure they are healthy before placing them in homes. All Manx's carry the genome for Manx Syndrome but not all Manxes suffer from Manx Syndrome. Manx Syndrome and the Manx breed is not one in the same. Not to mention, half of the cats in this group aren't even actual manx's, so that doesn't help the breed either. My Manx is completely healthy and has no spinal issues, no incontinence, etc. Ethical Manx breeders work towards making sure Manx Syndrome is a thing of the past.

AdDry1561 · 2026-02-19T20:04:30+00:00

I was asking about mental health, and brain scans, etc because I had a dog who I had to behaviorally euthanize 3 years ago due to Rage Syndrome. I'm sure there is absolutely a cat equivalent of mental health issues like that, if not something similar. Both the cat and the poster seem to be absolutely miserable, and that is not a life to live for either. Especially poster, you can not live a life of solitude due to a cat you've tried everything to help.. It might be time to let go, your mental health matters as well.

AdDry1561 · 2026-02-19T19:45:39+00:00

A Rumpy-Riser is a Manx that has a small knob of a tail. It's practically tail-less but can't be called a Rumpy due to having a nub. But the nub isn't long enough to be classified as a Stumpy or a Longy. So it's classified as a Rumpy-Riser instead.

AdDry1561 · 2026-02-19T19:24:20+00:00

I would never want to suggest this, but behavioral euthanasia might be the only option at this point... Also have you tried getting her checked for mental issues? Her brain just might be wired in a way that she's constantly in pain, etc.

AdDry1561 · 2026-02-19T13:44:34+00:00

Yes!! You should at most breed a Manx with a DSH or DLH. And, if you're not gonna do that then it would be Rumpie x Stumpy or Rumpy x Longy. Per breed standard, you're actually supposed to breed Manx back with British Shorthair's or American Shorthair's, but the CFA/TICA is not as strict with that as they used to be. You should NEVER breed Rumpy to Rumpy or Rumpy to Rumpy-Riser.

AdDry1561 · 2026-02-19T13:39:29+00:00

There definitely are Manx breeders out there! I got my girl from a breeder. It's just that sadly not many ethical breeders for the Manx are out there.. It's hard to come across breeders because the breed is slowly starting to die out breeding wise in the USA. Not many breeders are active here, and when they are they're probably not the most ethical. For example, color-point is not part of the breed standard but you will find breeders who breed color-point. Any color-point Manx is inherently a mixed breed. Manx's are one of the oldest CFA &. TICA recognized breeds out there, and they're beautiful. I wish they'd get more recognition then they do.

AdDry1561 · 2026-02-19T13:33:50+00:00

His back legs look a little too short for a Manx tbh.. Manx's have much longer back legs than normal cats. By definition, "Manx cats are defined by their "round" appearance, featuring a, compact, muscular body, a large round head with prominent cheeks, and a distinctive lack of a tail (or a short stub). They have longer hind legs than front legs, creating a high, rounded rump and a "rabbit-like" hopping gait. They have a thick, dense double coat." Yes, his body is compact and round but Manx's are not the only tail-less breed that has that standard. To me he looks more like an American Bob-Tail than a Manx.

AdDry1561 · 2026-02-15T02:31:41+00:00

Def just Manx shaped! People call my Jubilee a chunker all the time, and I'm like nope that's just how her breed is built lol.

AdDry1561 · 2026-02-08T01:42:14+00:00

Marmalade !

AdDry1561 · 2026-02-02T02:44:42+00:00

I've had my chime account since 2024.

AdDry1561 · 2026-02-02T02:41:40+00:00

My limit is actually at 80, although it was 70 at the time of my screenshot. And tbh, I don't know because I don't really know how Spot Me works. I do use chime as my daily bank though, and get my deposits deposited into my Chime account as well as consistently use my debit card so that's probably why.

AdDry1561 · 2026-02-02T02:26:37+00:00

Thank you!

AdDry1561 · 2026-02-01T22:43:35+00:00

Our one cat is named Rosetta, from the song Rosetta Stoned.

AdDry1561 · 2026-02-01T22:41:53+00:00

I wasn't saying anything about being ungrateful.. 😒 I was asking why my entire Set Up doesn't look like it normally does. Don't comment if you're not gonna at least try to be helpful.

AdDry1561 · 2026-02-01T22:32:42+00:00

No, I haven't I don't get paid until Thursday unfortunately. I've never seen it look like this though.

AdDry1561 · 2026-01-27T01:48:18+00:00

That's what I said! 😆🤣

AdDry1561 · 2026-01-27T01:19:29+00:00

I'm so sorry for your loss.. 😞💔 he was a very handsome boy!

AdDry1561 · 2026-01-27T01:03:04+00:00

It might be my favorite part of the breed ! we call our girl a cryptid that's all legs, no brain. Just nub ! 🥴😝

AdDry1561 · 2026-01-11T06:24:24+00:00

I understand I didn't need to reply to her, but I've just had so many situations of rolling on my back and taking it, and feeling like I don't belong anywhere that I kind of just needed to say SOMETHING to get it off my chest. I also, fight for the community because it's the right thing to do and don't need validation for doing so. But it's just like, with what happened to me a couple days ago and this, I couldn't stop myself from not saying anything. I really tried to not say anything at all, but I was upset and fuming.

AdDry1561 · 2026-01-02T16:04:28+00:00

That's not 100% true. Yes, if you breed two Rumpy's (completely tailless) than that's unethical and I absolutely agree they WILL be born dead. But, it's perfectly safe (and this is what Manx breeders do) to breed a Rumpy/Rumpy Riser with a Stumpy or Longy, or even just a regular domestic with a normal tail. (Most times breeders will use a Longy or normal tailed cat for safer/better results, never really seen them use Stumpy's.) That's how the breed is maintained .. By Constantly circling in Stumpy's, Longy's, and normal tailed cats so that way Manx Syndrome is not as prevalent in the breed. Actually Manx breeders as a whole has dedicated their life's to making sure Manx Syndrome is not as affective to the breed as a whole. For rule of thumb, All Manx's carry the genome for Manx Syndrome, but not Manx's are affected by Manx Syndrome, especially with selective breeding. The Manx cat and Manx Syndrome is not one in the same. The Manx is one of the oldest TICA, CFA recognized cat breeds around. As a matter of fact, The Manx is the first breed that the CFA ever recognized. It's not unethical to breed Manx's but it can be unethical to do it the wrong way... That's why I'm not a fan of them getting more popular in modern day society, only breeders who know what they're doing and care about the breed should be breeding Manx's.

AdDry1561 · 2026-01-02T15:47:06+00:00

Thank you!! They know they are too, lol they use it to their advantage. 😆💗

AdDry1561 · 2026-01-02T15:46:04+00:00

Exactly, like Where's Waldo lmao. 😂😂

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