Legend has it that a cat was a step behind other animals when it boarded Noah's Ark, and its tail was caught in the door, thus becoming a tailless cat. Because this cat was born on the Isle of Man in the UK, it is called the Isle of Man tailless cat. Although the truly pure Isle of Man tailless cats should have no tail, in the process of continuous breeding, they can also evolve into varieties with small tails or residual tails.
Because of the Isle of Man tailless cat The island tailless cat has no tail. Many cat lovers think it is "cute" or "cute" and have taken it into their homes. As everyone knows, there are many minefields in the cat market, which are designed to trap cat lovers. Therefore, the editor has compiled some tips for purchasing Isle of Man tailless cats for the reference of friends who plan to enter the trap.
1. Look at its body shape
1. Look at the weight: the male Isle of Man tailless cat weighs about 10-12 pounds, and the female is 8-10 pounds. .
2. Look at the head: the Isle of Man tailless cat’s head is round; its cheeks are plump; the bottom of the ears is broad and the ends of the ears are pointed and round; the eyes are round and large, bright and shiny, and evenly placed On both sides of the nasal canal, the ideal eye color should be similar to the hair color; the nose should be short and straight; there should be an obvious double chin, especially in male cats.
3. Look at the limbs: The limbs of the Isle of Man tailless cat are thick and well-developed, and the hind limbs are longer than the forelimbs; the soles of the feet are strong, round and large.
4. Look at the tail: The real Isle of Man tailless cat has no tail, and has a slight recess in the tail position, which is the best cat species; the buttocks are as round and large as an orange.
5. Look at the coat color: Common colors of Isle of Man tailless cats include solid color, smoke color, stripes, two colors, tortoise shell color, three colors and light three colors, etc.
6. Look at the coat: The Isle of Man tailless cat has short and dense double-layered coat, and the coat will be thinner in summer.
When purchasing, you should carefully pay attention to the above characteristics and beware of fake cats.
2. Observe its personality
The intelligence of the Isle of Man tailless cat is reflected in its lively and agile personality and its ability to get close to people. When purchasing, you should first try to choose an Isle of Man tailless cat that is energetic, agile and active. In addition, the Isle of Man tailless cat knows how to "please" you. Although it does not have a tail to "signal", its beard, ears and meowing all express emotions. When purchasing, give priority to the Isle of Man with these characteristics. Tailless cat.
3. Identify its purity
Many people are attracted to the Isle of Man tailless cat because it is"Tailless" hits the point of cuteness, and the relatively pure Isle of Man tailless cat has a depression in its tail that can just fit in with your thumb. This should be used as a reference when distinguishing its purity, but be aware that the higher the purity of the Isle of Man tailless cats, the price will be much higher.
4. Price , the purchasing channel or the purity of the cat will all affect the price. It is usually recommended to go to a pet store or a private cattery to purchase, and try to compare as many as possible before purchasing to avoid being “slaughtered”.
After reading this selection guide, are you eager to try it? It’s better to act than to think, take home the cute and cute Isle of Man tailless cat as soon as possible~
