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# The Cymric: temperament, price, health, and breeders
Isle of Man
The Cymric is a gentle, playful and loyal cat, recognizable by its round appearance and its lack of a tail.
Size MediumLife expectancy 15–20 yearsBudget ≈ €65/monthKitten €500 – €1,100
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The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Which cat is right for you?](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-cat)
Families and children Very good
Daily exercise needs Moderate
Apartment living Excellent
First-time owners Very good
Other pets Very good
Tolerance of being alone Limited
Vocalization Quiet
Strengths and weaknesses
- Very affectionate: The Cymric readily seeks closeness with its humans and becomes strongly attached to its home.
- Good family cat: It generally cohabits well with children and other animals when it is well socialized.
- Balanced temperament: Calm without being apathetic, it combines gentleness, loyalty, and a desire to play.
- Coat care: Its semi-long coat and dense undercoat require frequent brushing, especially during shedding periods.
- Does not tolerate solitude well: Very attached to its surroundings, it can have a hard time with absences that are too long and repeated.
- Health vigilance: The mutation linked to the absence of a tail requires being attentive to certain spinal and digestive disorders.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Families often at home: Its gentleness, playfulness and attachment to the home make it a good companion for family life.
- People living indoors: It adapts well to apartment living if the space is enriched and stimulating.
- Households with another sociable animal: It often appreciates animal companionship when it is gradually accustomed to it.
Not recommended for
- People who are often absent: The Cymric does not tolerate long days without interaction or company well.
- Households seeking minimal maintenance: Its coat requires time and a regular brushing routine.
- Adopters neglecting health monitoring: This breed requires particular attention to mobility, digestion and weight.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
28 cmCymric
- Height at the withers
- 25–30 cm
- Weight
- 3–6 kg
- Coat
- Semi-long, dense
- Origin
- Isle of Man
- Grooming
- High-maintenance coat
## Photos and videos
See the Cymric in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
The Cymric shares the same origins as the Manx and is said to have appeared on the Isle of Man, between England and Ireland. It corresponds to the semi-longhaired variety of the Manx and its name nevertheless refers to Cymru, the Celtic name for Wales. Selective breeding has fixed the mutation responsible for the partial or total absence of a tail, with several variants depending on the residual length. The breed mainly developed in North America during the second half of the 20e century.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
The Cymric is a cobby-type cat, well-muscled, compact and solidly built, with rounded lines and a slightly arched back. Its hind legs are longer than the front ones, which reinforces its powerful silhouette. Its head is broad and round, the cheeks are full, the ears medium to small in size and the eyes large and round. Its semi-long coat is silky, dense and has a thick undercoat, with a well-furnished ruff and breeches. Its best-known characteristic remains the absence of a tail, inherited from the Manx.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
The Cymric is a calm, affectionate cat and very attached to its home. Loyal and protective, it greatly appreciates the company of its humans and does not cope well with long periods of solitude. It likes to play, climb and share family life while maintaining a balanced temperament. Often reserved with strangers, it is however gentle and close to the people it knows.
Affectionate Playful Intelligent Sociable
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
The Cymric lives very well indoors provided it has an enriched environment with a cat tree, scratching posts and observation areas. It readily alternates playtime and long resting phases close to its loved ones. Its sociability with children and other animals is generally good when introductions are done gradually. As it seeks presence and attention, it thrives better in an available household.
Training
## Training and socialization
The education of the Cymric relies mainly on consistency, environmental enrichment and positive reinforcement. From its arrival, it is useful to offer it stable reference points, daily play sessions and gentle habituation to brushing, handling and transport. This intelligent cat quickly understands the routines of the home, but it needs gentleness and patience rather than constraints.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Cymric
The Cymric remains a rare breed, which influences its purchase price and the availability of kittens. The cost varies mainly depending on the quality of the lineage, the seriousness of the breeding, compliance with the standard and the health monitoring offered.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/cymric/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
The Cymric is a generally robust cat, but its selection around the absence of a tail requires particular vigilance. Some individuals may present anomalies linked to the mutation of the Manx gene, with locomotor or digestive repercussions. Regular veterinary monitoring and serious selection of breeding cats are therefore essential.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/cymric/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The Cymric needs a complete, high-quality diet, adapted to its age, body condition and activity level. As the breed can gain weight easily, energy balance and portion control are particularly important.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/cymric/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
The Cymric is often presented as the semi-longhaired version of the Manx. Its name evokes Wales whereas its origins are linked to the Isle of Man. In the breed, several tail forms exist, from a total absence to a more visible tail, even if the subjects totally devoid of a tail are the most emblematic in shows.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Cymric
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Is the Cymric suited to apartment living?
Yes, the Cymric generally lives very well indoors if its environment is enriched with games, scratching posts, hiding places, and a cat tree for climbing.
### Does the Cymric shed a lot?
Its shedding is moderate, but its dense undercoat requires frequent brushing, ideally daily, to prevent knots and remove dead hair.
### Can the Cymric live with children?
Yes, it is often appreciated in families because it is gentle, playful, and affectionate, provided that interactions remain calm and respectful.
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