The Cymric is a cat that defines itself as sociable and affectionate. He loves company, but can become anxious if he is left to himself too often. It is therefore preferable that he has a companion, cat or dog, if you are one of those who have to be away for a whole day for work.

Apart from the lack of a tail and the length of the hair, one of the other characteristics of the Cymric cat is its roundness: its eyes are round, as are its head, feet and small behind; even its ears, medium and well spaced, are rounded at the tip. It is therefore a real little ball of fur.

Its origins

The Cymric cat originated on the Isle of Man and is considered simply the longhaired version of the Manx. It would be enough to cross two Manx cats carrying the longhair gene to obtain the Cymric.

It is the result of crossbreeding caused by the limited feline population of the island; this natural selection gave birth to all tailless cats. Also called Welsh, it appeared in the seventies in cat shows, and if the Manx can be considered a rare cat, the Cymric is even more so.

The character

He is an affectionate and devoted cat, a true companion for the whole family; he is balanced and very intelligent, loves to feel loved, and to obtain the affection and approval of his master, he learns everything he is taught.

The love he has for his master leads him to adopt protective attitudes towards him and his home: he is a real "guard cat" who hisses and even attacks strangers who have the misfortune to arouse his suspicion.

Interview

Grooming remains fairly easy. During moulting periods, it may be necessary to redouble your efforts, but otherwise, a simple daily brushing would be sufficient. It sheds its hair moderately.

Food

Good quality food, in kibble or pâté, without excess. Excess must be avoided at all costs, because this cat is prone to becoming overweight.

The care

Apart from the Manx syndrome, to which he is, of course, also subject - and in this case, he hardly survives more than a few months - he is a very healthy, very robust cat, who does not require any special care.

The genetic mutation that causes taillessness in the Manx can often lead to severe consequences, called Manx syndrome, on the development of the spine and spinal cord.

One of its best features is its longevity: if well looked after, it easily reaches the age of twenty without any particular problems due to its advanced age; this is perhaps also due to the particularly slow maturation of the Cymric cat which, like the Manx, becomes an adult between the ages of three and five.

The Cymric can also be called upon to develop the same pathologies found in any other non-pedigree cat. It can also present a certain fragility to periodontal disease (gingivitis and tartar). Prevention and dental care will be recommended.

Good to know

The nerve endings in the tail are still present, even in the absence of the tail. Putting pressure on this area is painful for this cat. Similarly, supporting its hindquarters when lifting it will prevent tension in the spine. On the other hand, whether it has a tail or not, the balance of this great jumper is always optimal.