"When Mother Nature saw fit to remove the tail of the Manx, she left, in place of the tail, more cat."  --Mary Stewart

 

On Raising Wonderful Manx Kittens

Many people think that great cats just "happen" - and sometimes they do - certainly breeding (genes) has a lot to do with it.

The rest of the equation to produce a truly wonderful companion is the time and effort that is needed to give each individual kitten the experiences and attention he or she needs to become the best possible cat.

GC Vagary Apocope (Puck)

One-on-one time is essential, as is the encouragement of any "talents" a kitten might show.  For example, many of my kittens fetch.  Careful attention is given to the selection of "Aunts" as companions to the newly weaned kittens to provide "adult supervision" for them beyond the time they spend with their mother (usually the first two months).

It really is a lot like an abbreviated version of raising a child... I raise each kitten as if it were the only cat I was going to have as my companion for the next fifteen years or so. Between careful breeding and dedicated handling, I believe I offer truly exceptional pets/companions to homes that I feel are as exceptional as my cats.

Vagary Kelly