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Since our Manx have double coats, there is DOUBLE the fur being shed as they lose their winter coats! I couldn't believe how much fur came off Gabe this morning. He loves being brushed, but it took a while to get him to that point. It's good to have … more ›

Since Manx cats have a double coat, they need to be brushed more often. I brush our big boy at least once a day. Does your Manx kitty enjoy being brushed? It took some patience, but now our Gabe comes running when I say "Brushing!!".

Do any of your Manx give you lots of head butts? How about the "head-butt-full-body-rub"? That often ends in the "tail-poke", especially if your Manx has a little 'stumpy' of a tail! Our Gabe angles his tail sideways at us as he walks by, almost as t… more ›

Do any of your Manx kitties go around the house opening doors? Our Gabe can open the kitchen cabinets, the bi-fold door in our bedroom, and some of the closets that have sliding doors! If I can get a video of him doing this, I'll post it here!!

Has anyone heard of it being a common problem in the Manx breed specifically? I heard it was and would want to understand why...