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	Cat Fanciers: Manx: Cat Breed FAQ
		Manx Syndrome may occur even in a carefully bred litter, but is more likely in the instance when a rumpy is bred to a rumpy in or beyond the third generation.
		A sensible precaution with expectant Manx queens is to have the vet x-ray or ultra-sound her a couple of weeks before the due date, to determine the number of kits to expect.
		Manx may live into their 20's, and certainly may be expected to reach the late teens as a matter of course.
	www.fanciers.com /breed-faqs/manx-faq.html (3997 words)

	Manx language, alphabet and pronunciation
		Manx began to emerge as a distinct language in the 13th-14th century after the collapse of the Norse kingdom of Mann and the Isles and prior to the long settled period of English control through the Stanleys.
		Manx was once spoken by almost the entire population of the Isle of Man until the 1765 Revestment Act by which the Duke of Atholl sold the island to the British Crown.
		The decline of Manx was further accelerated by immigration from North West England during the later 18th and early 19th centuries, and the large numbers of English-speaking tourists who start to visit the island from the 1830s onwards.
	www.omniglot.com /writing/manx.htm (808 words)

	Manx Cats - Welcome to Manx.com
		The Manx is a breed of cat with a naturally occurring mutation of the spine.
		Manx cats today are much healthier and have fewer health issues related to their genetics than the Manx of years ago.
		Manx have been known to live into their mid- to high-teens and are no less healthy than other cat breeds.
	www.manx.com (806 words)

	Dey Dream Manx - Manx Breeders (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		The Manx cat is a natural breed of cat and is thought to have evolved on the Isle of Man, which is a small island located in the Irish Sea midway between Liverpool, England and Belfast, Ireland.
		The myths of the Manx go all the way back to Noah’s Ark and how the cat was late to climb aboard and, while apologizing for the delay, promised to pay for her.
		Some Manx are born with a piece of cartilage at the base of their spine, this known as “risers”.
	www.deydreammanx.com /about/about.asp (1385 words)

	Manx
		The occasional “longy” Manx is born with a definite tail, and all three types may be present in the same litter.
		Manx cats come in every color and pattern and there is also a longhaired variety of Manx, sometimes referred to as a Cymric.
		Manx cats are said to be favorites of truck drivers because they generally enjoy car rides.
	www.lubbockpets.com /cats/manx.html (610 words)

	manx
		Manx Airlines was formed in 1953, the result of a sequence of events dating from 1947 when Manx Air Charters was founded, operating from Ronaldsway Airport, initially in association with Air Charter Services, the name Manx Airlines being adopted to more accurately reflect the airline's Isle of Man roots on February 21 1953.
		During 1983 Manx Airlines' network expanded with weekend services to Edinburgh and Jersey, the latter via Blackpool, and the company began to operate the Shorts 330 aircraft, with its later and larger derivative, the Shorts 360, serving the company well until earlier in 2000, when it was replaced by a Jetstream 41.
		Manx Airlines' operations began to extend well beyond the Isle of Man with the establishing in 1991 of Manx Airlines (Europe) Ltd to serve its new Cardiff hub from where services to Paris, Brussels, Belfast and Dublin were to be operated by the Jetstream 31.
	www.geocities.com /thereisnonamefree/manx.html (1228 words)

	Manx (cat) at AllExperts
		Other legends allege that cats and rabbits mated, and their offspring became the Manx cat; the reasoning behind this is the fact that Manx usually do not have tails, and have longer hind legs, which gives them a similar appearance to rabbits, especially when running.
		Pedigreed Manx cats today are much healthier and have fewer health issues related to their genetics than the Manx of years ago.
		Manx Syndrome is a colloquial name given to the condition which results when the mutant tailless gene responsible for shortening the cats' spine has an excessive negative effect.
	en.allexperts.com /e/m/ma/manx_(cat).htm (1665 words)

	Isle of Man \| Coat of Arms \| Sword of State \| Manx Parliament \| Tynwald \| House of Keys
		The Three Legs also appeared on the Manx coinage of the seventeenth-nineteenth centuries, and are still in everyday use in the Manx Flag.
		The Ancient Manx Sword of State is carried by the sword bearer before the Queens personal representative to the Isle of Man, the Lieutenant Governor, at each meeting of Tynwald day at St. John's.
		The ancient Manx Sword of State has a two-edged steel blade, 29 inches long, with a hardwood hilt, 9 inches long, which tapers from the guard to the pommel.
	www.manxscenes.com /aaa/iom_facts.htm (1210 words)

	Manx (cat) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Manx breed originated on the Isle of Man, hence the name, where it is called stubbin or kayt Manninagh in the Manx language.
		Another legend claims that the Manx is the offspring of a cat and a rabbit which is why it has no tail and rather long hind legs.
		Manx Syndrome is a colloquial name given to the condition which results when the mutant tailless gene shortens the spine too much.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Manx_(cat) (1129 words)

	Manx Kittens Sale Cymric Kittens Manx Breeder Breed Information Pictures
		Plain and simple, a Manx cat is a cat with ancestry from the Isle of Man, regardless of it's appearance or demeanor, tailed or not.
		Manx cats have been born with tails for hundreds of years on the Isle of Man. No one went around docking their tails when they were born.
		Manx cats are solid, stocky and rounded in appearance, with short arched backs and long hind legs that make them "appear" to hop like a rabbit and resemble a bowling ball.
	www.karellomanx.com (1576 words)

	Manx Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		These combined problems are often misnamed “Manx Syndrome” but the correct name is spina bifida or open spine and the problems are not Manx specific Many cats may have problems involving these physical problems.
		Manx have a special place in a show since only the absolute tailless (rumpy kitten or cat) can be shown in the Kitten, Champion or Premiere class.
		Today the Manx head and body are much rounder, and the legs shorter with a pronounced arch to the back.
	home.comcast.net /~manxy2/html/manx_information.html (1433 words)

	Cats and Kittens Magazine Manx Breed Profile
		The tailless Manx -- of whom it can be said that less is more -- is named after the Isle of Man, a 221-square-mile tourist attraction and tax haven caressed by the soothing waters of the Gulf Stream in the middle of the North Irish Sea.
		Landlocked speculations concerning the Manx' origin pin the tail on Irish invaders, who are accused of cutting off the island cats' tails and using them for helmet decorations.
		Fanciful explanations for the Manx cat's origin are consonant with the spirit of Man, where inhabitants never say the word rat for fear of summoning one -- or a spate of bad luck -- by that utterance.
	www.petpublishing.com /catkit/breeds/manx.shtml (1172 words)

	Manx Standard (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		General: The overall impression of the Manx is that of roundness: round head with firm, round muzzle, and prominent cheeks, broad chest, substantial short legs, short back which arches from the shoulders to a round rump, greater depth of flank, and rounded muscular thighs.
		The Manx should be alert and clear of eye with a glistening, clean, well-groomed coat.
		The Manx may have ear tufts at the tip which make the ears appear pointed; this is permissible.
	www.acfacats.com /manx_standard.htm (1897 words)

	Manx Cats
		There are several categories of Manx Cats: the "rumpies" (the completely tailless cats), the "risers" (cats with a rise of the spine that may be felt), the - "stumpies" (cats with a very short tail), the "stubbies" (cats with a partial tail) and the fully tailed cats.
		The Manx (or tailless) feature is the result of a dominant gene mutation; kittens that inherit it may have a long tail, a short tail, a rise, or no tail.
		The Manx cat is known to have a sweet expression.
	www.manx-cats.com (294 words)

	Manx
		Actually, the breed is the result of a spontaneous genetic mutation caused by a dominant autosomal gene (M) expressed in various ways: from tailless Manx cats (rumpies) to those with a normal tail (tailies).
		Manxes are sociable and accepting of other animals.
		Manxes are less prolific than average for domestic cats, and they are difficult to breed.
	www.furrycritter.com /resources/cats/Manx.htm (467 words)

	Manx: FBRL Breed Page
		The Manx is distinguished by its lack of a tail.
		Manx cats are very stocky and rounded in appearance, with short backs and long hind legs that make them appear rabbit-like.
		Although taillessness is a trait of the Manx, not all tailless cats are pedigreed Manx.
	www.breedlist.com /manx-breeders.html (414 words)

	Manx language (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		But this is considered not to be true to fact by a majority of scientists, and Manx together with Irish and Scottish is a distinct part of the Gaelic subgroup of Celtic languages.
		The Manx language borrowed a lot from Old Norse, the North Germanic tongue Vikings spoke, and though this Scandinavian influx was later to depart the entire area or had been assimilated by Celts, its influence remains in the language structure.
		Manx speakers were never too numerous, and in the 19th century they all spoke English, and many of them as a first language.
	indoeuro.bizland.com /tree/celt/manx.html (399 words)

	Manx Brochure
		The roof section of the Manx SR is in two sections, a removable sunroof portion over the cockpit for a convertible effect, and the fixed, non-removable portion behind the seats.
		The Manx SR windshield is framed by a formed aluminum extrusion which is given a modish fl-anodized finish to coordinate it with the Targa top.
		Upholstering of the Manx SR interior is not necessary because it is pre-finished in a fl pebble-grained texture.
	www.manxsr.com /manx_brochure.htm (1847 words)

	Manx Cat Breed (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		The Manx kitten's fascination with water has surprised many a new owner who has found his or her little friend sitting in a bathtub or sink with water spray bouncing off its fur as though the kitten were meant to be a tub toy.
		The Manx was one of the first breeds to be recognized for championship competition in the United States by all cat-registering bodies.
		Manx kittens or cats are not easy to come by, but it's well worth the wait to get one of your very own.
	www.manx--cats.com /interest.htm (1010 words)

	Manx TT Super Bike for Saturn Review - Saturn Manx TT Super Bike Review
		Manx TT Super Bike, Sega's latest arcade-to-Saturn racer, is finally out in the States.
		Since the arcade version of Manx TT comes equipped with a huge life-size motorcycle, you know that the home version couldn't possibly be 100 percent faithful to the arcade (and before you ask - no, Sega has no plans to release a motorbike add-on peripheral for the Saturn - a crying shame).
		Manx TT is one of the best conversions the Saturn has seen and is also truly fun to play.
	www.gamespot.com /saturn/driving/manxttsuperbike/review.html (501 words)

	Petnet - Responsible Ownership in Australia - Oriental Cat (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		The Manx cat came from the Isle of Man originally and is a distinct breed.
		The reason for the Manx cat's lack of tail is a mutant dominant gene.
		The Manx is a fascinating, attractive cat who will repay the interest of owners with intelligence and faithfullness.
	www.petnet.com.au /cat/C113.html (262 words)

	Moonsign Manx - Manx FAQ
		It is good to note, however, that a true Manx may be born with many tail lengths ranging from complete absence (rumpy) to a complete, full length tail.
		Manx can be born completely tailless, called a "dimpled rumpy"; with one or two vertebrae that the cat may move up and down but does not "stop" the hand, called a "rumpy-rise"; with three to five vertebrae that are movable, called a "stub" or "stubbie"; on up to full length tails, called "tails" or "longies".
		Manx breeders remove the tails on most of they're tailed kittens in order for them to fit the image the general public has of the breed (much the same as Dobermans, Boxers, and other breeds of dogs).
	home1.gte.net /res0v0b7/moonsign/faq.html (1959 words)

	Manx
		Manx cats are a very old breed, dating back hundreds of years.
		Manx cats are stocky and rounded in appearance, with short backs and long hind legs that make them appear rabbit-like.
		Manxs cats like to observe what's going on in their family from high places.
	www.gopetsamerica.com /profiles/manx.aspx (393 words)

	Breed Article: Manx
		Kerruish is of the opinion that the Manx mutated from the British Shorthair.
		The genetic mutation peculiar to the Manx cat determines the length of the spinal column.
		One Manx owner states that Manx are the feline sports cars of the cat world with their acceleration and quick turns.
	www.cfainc.org /breeds/profiles/articles/manx.html (1642 words)

	Manx Dune Buggy Club Official Website
		The dashboard of the 1st floorpan model is made of ABS plastic surrounded by a steel frame inside the fiberglass hood.
		The Manx 2's produced after Bruce left the country had 4-digit serial numbers and no longer had the reinforcing tubes under the fenders.
		All Manx 2's are identified by a larger bump on the hood, the omission of the battery box sump and the spare tire well in the rear seat area - they were flat across the seat area, and the hood and dash were molded as one piece.
	www.manxclub.com /realmanx.htm (653 words)

	Cat Fanciers' Association: Breed Profile: Manx
		The Manx cat is believed to have originated hundreds of years ago on the Isle of Man, off the coast of England.
		Since the Manx (or tailless) gene is dominant, kittens that inherit it can have a full tail, a short tail, a rise (known as a “rumpy riser”), or no tail (“rumpies”) at all.
		It has been stated by one Manx owner that “Manx are the feline sport cars of the car world with their acceleration and quick turns.” Manx exhibit many dog-like characteristics such as retrieving and burying their toys.
	www.cfainc.org /breeds/profiles/manx.html (930 words)

	Amazon.com: Manx Cats: Everything About Purchase, Care, Nutrition, Grooming, and Behavior (Complete Pet Owner's ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		When one first sets eyes on the tailless cat known as the Manx, one can't help but feel that something is missing-as if Mother Nature, having grown tired before her task was done, left her tiny creation incomplete and never came back to finish the job.
		Through contacting breeders and asking health, behaviour, and care questions, she has prepared a book which any Manx breeder (of which I am one) is confident to give to a new kitten purchaser and feel good about it.
		I have bred and shown Manx cats for the past 11 years and this is the only book that I know of that is completely factual about the breed.
	www.amazon.com /Manx-Cats-Everything-Purchase-Nutrition/dp/0764107534 (1122 words)

	Manx CAT BREEDERS
		The Manx made its journey to America at least 100 years ago (probably longer), and Manx cats are noted in early American cat registry records.
		Manx cats were at first exported from the Isle of Man but, as the demand grew, the supply waned.
		The Manx is known for its unusual rabbitlike gait, known as the “Manx hop.” While some breeders and fanciers consider the walk to be a result of skeletal abnormalities related to the Manx gene, others consider it merely a result of the short back and the long hind legs as noted in the Manx standard.
	www.breedersden.com /manx.htm (1124 words)

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