{"id":39915,"date":"2025-08-25T07:00:23","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T07:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clinicalaveterinaria.it\/manx-the-isle-of-man-cat-known-for-its-lack-of-a-tail\/"},"modified":"2025-08-29T08:58:50","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T08:58:50","slug":"manx-the-isle-of-man-cat-known-for-its-lack-of-a-tail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clinicalaveterinaria.it\/en\/manx-the-isle-of-man-cat-known-for-its-lack-of-a-tail\/","title":{"rendered":"Manx, the Isle of Man cat, known for its lack of a tail"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/12&#8243; is_sticky=&#8221;yes&#8221; sticky_min_width=&#8221;767&#8243; sticky_top=&#8221;110&#8243; sticky_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243; conditional_render=&#8221;%5B%7B%22value_role%22%3A%22administrator%22%7D%5D&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1688036928304{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<style>.porto-info-list871dc31092ef276a2adcdadee17cda5b i { font-size: 12px; }<\/style><ul class=\"porto-info-list  porto-info-list871dc31092ef276a2adcdadee17cda5b wpb_custom_6c26ffd09e41b3aede9d3b42cf7c0492\"><li class=\"porto-info-list-item hash-scroll wpb_custom_eade0171093a7591372ccf9372738e3d\"><div class=\"porto-info-list-item-desc\"><a class=\"hash-scroll\" href=\"#Miti-e-leggende-sul-gatto-Manx\"><strong>1.<\/strong>Myths and legends about the Manx cat.<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"porto-info-list-item  wpb_custom_eade0171093a7591372ccf9372738e3d\"><div class=\"porto-info-list-item-desc\"><a class=\"hash-scroll\" href=\"#In-cosa-consiste-il-genotipo-Manx\"><strong>2.<\/strong>What the Manx genotype consists of.<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"porto-info-list-item  wpb_custom_eade0171093a7591372ccf9372738e3d\"><div class=\"porto-info-list-item-desc\"><a class=\"hash-scroll\" href=\"#La-sindrome-di-Manx\"><strong>3.<\/strong>Manx syndrome<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"porto-info-list-item  wpb_custom_eade0171093a7591372ccf9372738e3d\"><div class=\"porto-info-list-item-desc\"><a class=\"hash-scroll\" href=\"#A-cosa-serve-la-coda-a-un-gatto\"><strong>4.<\/strong>What a cat&#8217;s tail is for<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"porto-info-list-item  wpb_custom_eade0171093a7591372ccf9372738e3d\"><div class=\"porto-info-list-item-desc\"><a class=\"hash-scroll\" href=\"#Il-Manx-compatto-e-muscoloso\"><strong>5.<\/strong>The Manx: compact and muscular<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"porto-info-list-item  wpb_custom_eade0171093a7591372ccf9372738e3d\"><div class=\"porto-info-list-item-desc\"><a class=\"hash-scroll\" href=\"#Il-carattere-del-gatto-Manx\"><strong>6.<\/strong>The character of the Manx cat<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;9\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>The Manx, Isle of Man cat, and the mysterious disappearance of its tail<\/h2>\n<p>The Manx, among feline breeds, is a cat distinguished by its main characteristic: the absence of a tail.<\/p>\n<p>Its origins are shrouded in legend and tradition, with countless tales trying to explain its birth and spread.<\/p>\n<p>This breed is thought to have taken its name from the Isle of Man, located in the Irish Sea.<\/p>\n<p>Manx cats are documented as early as the 19th century but their roots may predate this period.<\/p>\n<p>According to one legend, these tailless cats swam to the Isle of Man from the destroyed galleons of the Spanish Armada in 1588.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"Miti-e-leggende-sul-gatto-Manx\">Myths and legends about the Manx cat<\/h4>\n<p>Legends around the Manx are not only limited to its origin, but also extend to the origin of its particular physical conformation.<\/p>\n<p>One of the most popular stories tells how a cat was struck by lightning, causing it to lose its tail.<\/p>\n<p>Another legend has it that Manx cats were created by the magic of a witch, who longed for a mute, tailless companion.<\/p>\n<p>And again, it is said that Noah, in his haste to set sail to escape the Flood, closed the Ark&#8217;s door just as the Manx was passing through it, and the poor cat lost its tail.<\/p>\n<p>Although the legends are fascinating, it is crucial to remember that these stories have no scientific basis.<\/p>\n<p>The absence of the tail, in fact, is the consequence of a specific genetic mutation known as the &#8220;Manx genotype.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"In-cosa-consiste-il-genotipo-Manx\">What the Manx genotype consists of<\/h4>\n<p>A mutation in the M gene, the gene responsible for determining tail length, is found in Manx.<\/p>\n<p>This mutation alters the formation of the caudal vertebrae and in some cases, also the sacral vertebrae, resulting in partial or total <strong>shortening <\/strong>of the tail.<\/p>\n<p>Manx can present:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a total absence of tail (<em><strong>rumpy<\/strong><\/em>)<\/li>\n<li>A bony protuberance at the base of the spine (<strong><em>rumpy iser<\/em><\/strong>)<\/li>\n<li>a short tail (<strong><em>stumpy<\/em><\/strong>)<\/li>\n<li>a normal although shorter tail than that of other cats (<strong><em>longy<\/em><\/strong>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 id=\"La-sindrome-di-Manx\">Manx syndrome<\/h4>\n<p>A Manx may develop scoliosis or vertebral abnormalities, as the lack of a tail is often related to deformities in the spine and can also result in possible <strong>abnormalities <\/strong>in the animal&#8217;s neurological and motor development.<\/p>\n<p>The pelvic structure is often shorter in these cats, causing the typical altered gait (hare-like gait) and joint stiffness.<\/p>\n<p>These issues are known as <strong><em>Manx syndrome<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>But not only that, a cat&#8217;s tail performs crucial functions for its balance and communication.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"A-cosa-serve-la-coda-a-un-gatto\">What a cat&#8217;s tail is for<\/h4>\n<p>In nature, the tail helps cats maintain stability during jumps and runs, facilitating their movements but also serves as a communicative element.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, the lack of tails in Manx cats could significantly affect their nonverbal communication and their ability to maintain balance.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the lack of a tail, another important characteristic of the Manx is its &#8220;roundness.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"Il-Manx-compatto-e-muscoloso\">The Manx: compact and muscular<\/h4>\n<p>Round are the eyes, head, feet and body; the ears, too, are rounded at the tip.<\/p>\n<p>Compact and muscular, this cat has another peculiarity, which is the significantly longer hind legs than the front ones.<\/p>\n<p>This allows him to take out decidedly prodigious jumps and have formidable acceleration.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"Il-carattere-del-gatto-Manx\">The character of the Manx cat<\/h4>\n<p>The Man is known for his affectionate and playful nature.<\/p>\n<p>These cats tend to be very sociable and form strong bonds with their humans.<\/p>\n<p>They are intelligent and curious animals, fond of play and exploration.<\/p>\n<p>As robust and long-lived as they are, Manx should be screened regularly to prevent and limit the risks of developing diseases related to the genetic mutation<\/p>\n<p><strong>To have your Manx checked and for periodic check-ups, contact the veterinary doctors on our staff who are always available to you.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>We would also like to remind you that <a href=\"https:\/\/clinicalaveterinaria.it\/en\/\">Clinica La Veterinaria<\/a> is always open h24 every day including holidays and with First Aid service from 8 pm to 8 am.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4>For the joy of seeing them HAPPY<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Manx cat has a unique characteristic: the absence of a tail. 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