Any Manx breeders?

I am looking for information about the Manx breed. I found alot about the history from the internet, but I would like to know about any predisposed genetic problems. In the dog world I know each breed tends to have its "genetic faults" such as hip dyplasia being one of the most common. I lost a "domestic tailless", as I was told to call him by a Manx breeder because I did not know his backround, and am thinking at one point I would like to get a registered Manx. I would tell someone if they were looking at specific breed of dog to research it and find the pro's and con's of that breed that is what I want to do, but everyone will glady tell you about the pro's sometimes it is hard to find out about the con's. Any information would be great, thank you.

Pet, we have never had a "registered" Manx, but have had had 4 of the breed that were from "Mixed" litters, and loved each of them, for they are SO SPECIAL ! !

Their overly long rear legs, from a stump to nothing for a tail, and especially their active, inquisitive nature make them "special" in so many ways.

Betty (my wife) and I are fond of categorizing them as being a "Cat and a half", and anyone who has never owned one is in for a VERY pleasant surprise.

Our current "manx" is Grey, a manx/munchkin cross, and he would take the pitchfork away from the devil, and turn right around and be a loveable little lap kitty !

Leonard.

Echo was a "manx" and Cali has 1/3 of a tail with a little ball on the end. I have had 3 from mixed litters, but 2 ended up dying before their time. I do love their personality's that is why I thinging of in the future trying a purebred.

Pet, I have had a few thorobred dogs, but never a cat.

Is the same unscrupulous behaviour present in cat breeding as in dogs, that is, like the "Puppy mills" that are so prevalent, with only money in mind ?

The likleyhood of getting a "substandard" pet from these breeders is great, and I would certainly not want a cat like that.

Getting personally involved in the mating process is one thing for a dog, but I can't imagine how one would go about it for a cat.

I visualize a stainless steel room with nothing in it but roof vents for air, and putting both cats in for 24 hours, and standing well to one side when the door is opened.

Leonard.

unfortunately, there is "puppy mill" type breeding in any pet that someone thinks they can make money on.

Originally Posted by winwin

Pet, I have had a few thorobred dogs, but never a cat.

Is the same unscrupulous behaviour present in cat breeding as in dogs, that is, like the "Puppy mills" that are so prevalent, with only money in mind ?

The likleyhood of getting a "substandard" pet from these breeders is great, and I would certainly not want a cat like that.

Getting personally involved in the mating process is one thing for a dog, but I can't imagine how one would go about it for a cat.

I visualize a stainless steel room with nothing in it but roof vents for air, and putting both cats in for 24 hours, and standing well to one side when the door is opened.

Leonard.

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Yes, unfortunately there are cat mills, and breeders who are in it for the money. The way around that is to research the breeder you're interested in, visit them, talk to people who have cats from them, did I mention visit them?? Look at the sires and dams, if the breeder shows any hesitation AT ALL about your requests, go elsewhere.Oh yeah, don't forget.. visit them.

As for cat breeding, most breeders witness the breeding (it's very quick),
not only does this ensure the queen does what she's suppose to, but gives the breeder a very good idea of when the due date will be.