Cymric cat
| Cymric | |
|---|---|
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| Other names | Manx Longhair, Longhair Manx, Semi-longhair Manx Variant, long-haired Manx |
| Origin | Canada (breeding programme), Isle of Man (Manx stock) |
| Breed standards | |
| CFA | standard |
| FIFe | standard |
| TICA | standard |
| WCF | standard |
| AACE | standard |
| ACF | standard |
| ACFA/CAA | standard |
| CCA-AFC | standard |
| CCC of A | standard |
| CFF | standard |
| GCCF | standard |
| LOOF | standard |
| NZCF | standard |
| SACC | standard |
| Notes | |
Whether recognized as a separate Cymric breed, a Cymric sub-breed of Manx or simply a coat length variant of Manx, varies from registry to registry. | |
| Domestic cat (Felis catus) | |
The Cymric (/ˈkɪmrɪk/ KIM-rik, /ˈkʌmrɪk/ KUM-rik) is a Canadian cat breed. It is the long-haired breed of Manx cat. One of its special features is that it has a short tail.[1]
History
[change | change source]Cymric and Manx are cat breeds that originated on the Isle of Man in the UK. Many people think that the cymric is the result of a cross between a manx and a persian that was done around the 1930s-1940s. In 1960, the cymric was first bred by two cat breeders named Blair Wright from Canada and Leslie Falteisek from the United States. They both decided to breed Cymric cats to refine the breed's standards and genetic traits, aiming for recognition by cat registration organizations. Initially, the breed was called the Longhaired Manx.[2]
Appearance
[change | change source]Cymrics have the same characteristics as manx cats, except for their fur. The Cymric has a long coat, while the manx is short.[3]
Characteristics
[change | change source]The Cymric cat loves to follow its owner around. It behaves similarly to a dog, growling when something bothers it. One unique trait of the Cymric is its fondness for shiny objects, such as jewelry.[4]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "A Complete Guide To 4 Canadian Cat Breeds and More... - Cat Canva". web.archive.org. 2023-03-10. Archived from the original on 2023-03-10. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
- ↑ "Cymric (Longhaired Manx)" (PDF). A.C.F. Standards. III (36). Australian Cat Federation: 109–110. 2024. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 5, 2013. Retrieved March 5, 2013.
- ↑ "ACF Standards: Cymric [CYM]" (PDF). ACF.asn.au. Port Adelaide, South Au.: Australian Cat Federation (ACF). September 9, 2024. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 1, 2015. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
- ↑ "A Complete Guide To 4 Canadian Cat Breeds and More... - Cat Canva". 2024-09-09. Archived from the original on 10 March 2023. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
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