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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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