Cymric Cat Breed Pictures,Characteristics, & Facts

Size: Medium-large, 8 to 16 lbs

Energy Level: 5/5

Talkative: 2/5

Coat: Long with a dense undercoat

Hypoallergenic: No

Seeking: Anyone who can keep up with my high energy and groom me regularly

Child Friendly: Yes

Personality Snapshot: Very playful, smart, loyal, extremely affectionate and loves to interactg

My Looks

Love big, beautiful cats? You'll adore me.

I'm plump and curvy with a stocky physique that flaunts well-developed muscles and strong bones. All that is topped off by a thick, dense coat that's soft and silky to the touch.

Yes, I am a truly robust cat with a strong resemblance to a fluffy bowling ball. A look that's accentuated by my unique lack of a tail.

You see, I'm the long-haired, fluffier version of the Manx cat, which is known for its taillessness.

Like the Manx, my breed normally has four types of tail lengths, which are grouped into separate categories to make it easier for cat registries to differentiate each type of feline.

The first one is the totally tailless rumpy, which is considered by enthusiasts as the most important trait of a show-quality Cymric. A hollow depression can be seen in the place where the cat's tail should have been. It's pretty cool.

The second tail type is the rumpy riser. Instead of completely lacking a tail, this type shows a vertebrae or two. You can easily feel the vestiges of a tail by gently running your fingers along its ample backside.

The third type is known as the stumpy. Unlike the first two types, you can actually see a tail, but it is prominently misshapen. Apart from being really thin and small, these tails can be also kinked, flattened, curved or even knotted.

The fourth tail type is called the longie. Now while this is the longest of all the Cymric tails, it is still a bit short and rather small when compared to the tails of other felines. All in all, it has the appearance of being extremely undersized.

My Ideal Human

I am an ideal feline for cat buffs who won't mind my very high energy levels. I need humans who will dedicate an hour or two for playing each day and will give me a free run of the house from time to time to satisfy my inquisitiveness.

Apart from that and the regular grooming of my thick coat, I am fairly easy to take care of. First time cat owners as well as parents with young kids and other pets won't find it tricky to integrate me into their households.

How to Keep Me Healthy

I am not a very demanding breed, which makes me a suitable pet even for newbie cat buffs. However, there are a few key pointers that fanciers looking to have me as a pet should keep in mind to really keep me happy and healthy.

First, I need to have lots of space to play, climb and snoop around. I also require regular bonding time with my human companions, preferably through interactive games. Oh, and I appreciate having an indoor cat tree, a windowsill or just some high spot in the house where I can chill out and have a complete view of my surroundings as well.

Second, my thick coat will need regular grooming at least three to four times a week to keep it as soft and silky as possible. There is a big chance that my undercoat will become unruly if regular brushing and grooming is neglected.

Third, it is not advisable to habitually poke or pinch the area where my tail should have been. Apart from causing me a lot of pain, this can also lead to injury since this part of my spine doesn't have the same amount of protection compared to other cats. My guardians should always support my hind quarters when carrying me to prevent the same.