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Cymric
Alternative Name: Longhaired Manx
Country of Origin: Isle of Man
Breed Profile
Coat Length: Longhair
Temperament: Intelligent, courageous, lively, affectionate
Coat: Medium to long coat with a thick undercoat and shiny smooth top hairs
Head: Round head with a short nose, strong chin, large round eyes, medium ears rounded at the tips
Body: Stocky muscular body, short thick legs, hindlimbs longer than forelimbs, large round paws
Grooming: Regular brushing
Disease Predispositions
Spina Bifida (defective closure of the vertebral canal)
Web Links
Breed Standards:
TICA Cymric Standard (included in the Manx Standard)
References
Page S, The Complete Cat Owners Manual, Readers Digest, Australia, 1997
Taylor D, The Ultimate Cat Book, Dorling Kindersley, Great Britain, 1989
Tilley LP & Smith FWK, The Five Minute Veterinary Consult - Canine and Feline (2nd Edition), Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, 2000
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