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Taillessness Standard
Items Cat Fancier Association(CFA) The International Cat Association (TICA)
Manx Cymric
TAIL
Appears:		 Tail appaering to be absolute in the prefect specimen. A rise of bone at the end of the spine is allowed and should not be penalized unless it is such that it stops the judges hand, thereby spoiling the tailless appearance of the cat. The rump is extremely broad and round. Appears tailless. No penalty for a rise of bone or cartilage which does not stop the judge's hand when the plam is stroked down the back and over the rump. Appears tailless. No penalty for a rise of bone or cartilage which does not stop the judge's hand when the plam is stroked down the back and over the rump.
HINDQUARTERS:
Rump:		 Higher than shoulders; round. Higher than shoulders; round. Higher than shoulders; round.
Hind Legs: Flank (fleshy area of the side between the ribs and hip) has greater depth than in other breeds, causing considerable depth to the body when viewed from the side. Substantial bone and should be straight when viewed from behind. Substantial bone and should be straight when viewed from behind.
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