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Breed information
Length range : N/A-N/A cm
Height range : N/A-N/Acm
Weight range : 3.6-5.4kg
Coat : Medium to long , dense , plush double coat with silky texture and breeches or ruff.
Life expectancy years : 8-14 (depends on health situation)
Colors: all Manx-accepted colors and patterns|white|blue|black|red|cream|silver|tortoiseshell|bluecream|brown.
Activitity Level : Moderate to Variable
Origin: United Kingdom
Similar Breeds : Maine Coon|Persian|Japanese Bobtail Shorthair|American Bobtail|American Curl|British Shorthair
History
The Cymric shares ancestry with the Manx from the Isle of Man where a tail mutation became established in an isolated population. Semi-longhaired Manx kittens have long occurred but Canadian breeders intentionally developed them in the 1960s and recognition broadened in the 1970s. TICA recognized the Cymric and Manx for championship competition in June 1979.
Temperament
Affectionate
Personality
calm|sociable|affectionate|people-orientated|even-tempered|placid|sweet|playful|curious|adaptable|loving
Needs
Needs moderate grooming , extensive secure exercise space or enclosed run , daily engagement , play to encourage fitness , and should not be left alone too long.
Social Needs
Forms strong bonds with families , gets on with children and other pets when properly introduced , sociable and dependent but may cope with time alone in some homes , may dislike very busy or noisy homes with very young children.
Grooming
Daily grooming is often needed because the long dense double coat can mat. Brush more during shedding. Start grooming and tooth brushing young and keep eyes , nose and ears clean.
Nutrition
Nutrition should be controlled strictly because the breed can become overweight quickly. Wet meals , measured feeding , high-protein intake and fresh clean water may help. Food-dispensing toys can encourage movement.
Breed Standard
The Cymric should appear medium-sized , compact , muscular , rounded and often tailless with a round head , round eyes , round rump , short front legs , higher hindquarters and a smooth arch from shoulders to rump.
Did you know?
The breed may look like a bowling ball when running , shares Manx ancestry , may be called rumpy , rumpy-riser , stumpy or longie depending on tail length , and the name Cymric comes from a Celtic word for Welsh.
Most Common / iconic illnesses
Manx syndrome, Arthritis, Obesity, Feline lower urinary tract disease, Dental disease
Symtoms
Manx syndrome
1. Difficulty walking , bunny-hopping gait , hind leg weakness or stiffness may occur
2. Fecal incontinence , urinary incontinence , constipation , megacolon , hind limb paralysis or a small misshapen anal opening may occur
Arthritis
1. Reluctance to jump , stiffness after waking , reduced activity , sleeping more , less grooming of lower back or hindquarters , irritability or altered gait may occur
Obesity
1. Ribs or spine may be hard to feel
2. Visible waistline loss , abdominal fat pouch , lethargy , reduced play and grooming difficulty may occur
Feline lower urinary tract disease
1. Difficult or painful urination , frequent attempts , crying while urinating , blood in urine , inappropriate urination and genital licking may occur
2. Obstruction may cause little or no urine and severe distress
Dental disease
1. Bad breath , red swollen or bleeding gums , drooling , reluctance to eat , soft food preference , tartar buildup , loose teeth or tooth loss may occur
Onset of symptoms
Manx syndrome
1. Present from birth
2. Symptoms are often apparent by weaning
3. Monitoring to 4-6 months may reveal affected kittens
Probability Of Onset:
1. Moderate to high
2. up to 20-30% of tailless Manx or Cymric cats may be affected to some degree
Arthritis
1. May begin in middle age around 4-7 years
2. It may become more common in senior cats over 10 years
Probability Of Onset:
1. Very high
2. suggests many Cymrics may develop some degree with age and altered conformation
Obesity
1. May begin after maturity around 1-2 years especially after neuter if diet is not adjusted
Probability Of Onset:
1. High due to rounded build , appetite and placid tendency
Feline lower urinary tract disease
1. Can occur at any age
2. Most often seen in middle-aged overweight low-exercise cats that drink less water
Probability Of Onset:
1. High
2. It is a common feline problem and overweight indoor low-exercise cats may be at increased risk
Dental disease
1. Mild gingivitis may start by age 1-2
2. Many cats over 4 years may show dental disease and significant disease may be present by age 3-4 without prevention
Probability Of Onset:
1. Very high
2. Studies indicate 50-90% of cats older than four years may suffer some form of dental disease
Reasons
Manx syndrome
1. Severe genetic and structural defect rather than a nutritional deficiency
Obesity:
1. Not a deficiency
2. The lacking elements may be sufficient exercise and portion control
Arthritis
1. Natural production of joint-lubricating compounds may decrease with age and wear
2. Glucosamine and chondroitin are named as key components in the supplied text
Feline lower urinary tract disease
1. Water may be the main missing component because concentrated urine may irritate the bladder and promote crystal formation
Dental disease
1. Not a chemical deficiency
2. Mechanical plaque removal and adequate oral hygiene may be lacking
Manx syndrome:
- Ethical breeding and prolonged kitten monitoring may be the main preventive approach
- Mild cases may need bladder expression , stool-management diets , cleaning to reduce urine scald and medicines to support bowel or bladder motility
- Severe cases have no cure and euthanasia may be considered
Arthritis :
- Lean weight management , pain relief prescribed by a vet , environmental modification such as ramps or low-sided litter boxes , and alternative therapies may help
Obesity
- Calorie restriction , high-protein wet diet , measured meals and increased play may help
- Free-feeding is not recommended
Feline lower urinary tract disease:
- Increased water intake , weight management , more litter boxes , clean quiet litter areas , routine stability and stress reduction may help
- Obstruction may require immediate catheterization , fluids and hospital care
- Additional urinary acidifiers are not recommended
Dental disease:
- Daily tooth brushing with cat-safe toothpaste , scale and polish , plaque removal under anesthesia , home oral care and extractions in severe cases may help. Ask professional vets for detailed information.
Manx syndrome :
- Psyllium husk can,might be helpful for constipation management in mild cases.
- Probiotics can,might be helpful for gut health support although they might not fix nerve damage
Arthritis
- Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate can,might be helpful for cartilage and joint fluid support.
- Omega-3 fatty acids EPA,DHA can,might be helpful for reducing joint inflammation.
- Green-lipped mussel can,might be helpful as a source of chondroitin and anti-inflammatory compounds
Obesity
- L-carnitine can,might be helpful for fat metabolism support but it might not replace diet and exercise changes
Feline lower urinary tract disease
- Glucosamine can,might be helpful for supporting the bladder lining.
- L-tryptophan or L-theanine can,might be helpful for stress-related flare-up support
Dental disease
- Ascophyllum nodosum can,might be helpful for plaque control support.
- Water additives with enzymes can,might be helpful for reducing plaque accumulation
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