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There are five rivers that have the name '''Aubette''' is the name various rivers in France. It is the dimunitive form of ''[[Aube (river)|Aube]]''. It corresponds to the word ''alb''. It derives from the [[Latin]] words, ''[[wiktionary:albus|albus]]'', [[white]] or ''[[wiktionary:alveus|alveus]]'' ([[cavity]], [[river]]).
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'''Aubette''', a small [[Rivers of France|river]] of [[Seine-Maritime]] [[département]], its length is only 4.5 km. It begins near [[Saint-Aubin-Épinay]], and flows along the town [[Darnétal]]. It is joined by the river [[Robec]] before it flows into the [[Seine]] near [[Rouen]]. In the [[19th century]], the Aubette had a hundred mills, textiles, paper mills, etc. Although the river [[Robec]] is longer than the Aubette (14 km) it was considered to be a tributary of Aubette.
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!Manx
'''Aubette de Meulan''' begins near [[Guiry-en-Vexin]] in [[Val-d'Oise]], it flows through [[Vigny, Val-d'Oise|Vigny]] and empties into the [[Seine]] in [[Meulan]] in [[Yvelines]] département. One commune is named after this river: [[Tessancourt-sur-Aubette]] (Yvelines).
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|[[Image:Rolley.jpg|thumb|250px|center|A rumpy brown classic [[tabby]] Manx.]]
'''Aubette de Magny''', a tributary of the river [[Epte]] in [[Val-d'Oise]]. Its source is near [[Magny-en-Vexin]]. It flows into the Epte at [[Bray-et-Lû]].
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!Country of origin
'''Aubette''', a river of [[Cote d'Or]] and [[Haute-Marne]], which empties into the [[Aube River|Aube]] near [[Dancevoir]].
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'''Aubette''' is also the name of a historical building in [[Strasbourg]], [[France]]. Between 1926 and 1928 it was redecorated by [[De Stijl]] artist [[Theo van Doesburg]].
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!Breed standards (external links)
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|[http://www.cfainc.org/breeds/standards/manx.html CFA], [http://www.tica.org/mxgrpstd03.pdf TICA],[http://www.acfacat.com/manx_standard.htm ACFA], [http://cca-afc.com/standardsManx.html CCA],<br> [http://www.acf.asn.au/Standards/Manx_Cymric.htm ACF]
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'''Manx''' is a [[cat breeds|breed]] of [[cat]] with a naturally occurring [[mutation]] of the [[spine (anatomy)|spine]]. The hind legs are longer than the front legs, creating a continuous arch from shoulders to rump giving the cat a rounded appearance. In some Manx their gait looks more like a [[hop]] than a [[stride]] when running, other Manx resemble a rabbit in the same situation. Many Manx have a small 'stub' of a [[tail]], but Manx cats are best known as being entirely tailless: it is their [[trademark]]. The genetic mutation which causes the Manx cat to be born without a tail is not present in every Manx kitten that is born. However, when it is present, it shortens the cats spine, which in turn could lead to serious damage to the [[torso]] and the nerves including an 'open' spine, [[bowel]] and [[bladder]] problems, and [[spina bifida]]. This is called '''[[#Manx Syndrome|Manx Syndrome]]''', it is a [[defect]] and in worst case scenario, can be [[fatal]].
[[Category: IsleFrench of Manrivers]] ▼==Origin==
[[Image:Manx breed cat named Inkku.jpg|thumb|180px|right|A stumpy [[Tortoiseshell cat|calico]] Manx.]]
The Manx breed originated on the [[Isle of Man]], hence their name. They are an old breed, and tailless cats were common on the island as long ago as two or three hundred years. It is unknown exactly how the mutation originated, but one legend has it that it was the result of cats surviving a shipwreck centuries ago; these legends even state that [[Noah]] had influence on the tailless part by closing the door to the [[Noah's Ark|ark]], thus, cutting off the tail. Other legends allege that cats and [[rabbit]]s mated, and their [[offspring]] became the Manx cat; this is reasoned by the mere fact that Manx usually do not have tails, and longer hind legs, which gives them somewhat of a similar appearance to rabbits, especially when running. The most [[Science|scientific]] explanation of this breed's [[evolution]] is that the lack of cats on ''Isle of Man'' became a problem, and thus, [[inbreeding]] became a very common thing—to the extent where a lack of tail became a natural trait with this breed. It is very normal for cats to be tailless or have a shorter tail than usual when exposed to inbreeding who carry the genetic trait, regardless of the breed.
==Tail length==
[[Image:Manx_Beatrice_very_young.jpg|thumb|180px|right|A week old female Manx kitten. Take notice of the stumpy tail.]]
The Manx (tailless) gene is dominant; kittens from Manx parents are born with varying tail lengths. There is no accurate rate to determine the amount of tailed to tailless kittens produced in each litter. However, tailed Manx bred to tailed Manx results in all tailed kittens. Manx kittens are classified according to tail length. Tail lengths range from no tail whatsoever known as 'dimple rumpy' or 'rumpy', a small stub of cartilage or several [[vertebrae]] under their fur that may be felt when the kitten is happy as 'riser' or 'rumpy riser', a kitten with more of a tail than a riser but not a full tail as 'stumpy', and finally kittens with a complete or nearly complete tail are known as 'tailed' or 'longy' Manx. Breeders have reported all tail lengths within the same litter. The ideal [[Show (animal)|show]] Manx is the dimple rumpy. The stumpy and tailed Manx do not qualify to be shown. Depending on if the Manx gene is present their kittens may or may not be tailed. In the past, kittens with stumpy or full tails have been docked at birth as a preventative measure due to some partial tails being very prone to a form of [[arthritis]] that causes the cat severe pain. However, tailed Manx cats have been being born for hundreds of years on the Isle of Man with no known documented problems. Most countries today have put a ban on altering animals for cosmetic appearances. Some [[United States]] breeders still practice docking Manx kittens tails as a rule. Although, this is on the decline as Manx breeders [[educate]] people that this breed can be born with a partial tail to full tail without removing it with no ill effects and still be a Manx cat. Docking tails on cats has been done for other [[beneficial]] medical reasons not covered here in this article.
==Health==
Purebred Manx of today are much healthier and have less [[health]] issues related to their genetic [[mutation]] than Manx of years ago. This is due mostly in part to careful selection of breeding stock, knowledgeable, and dedicated breeders. Manx have been known to live into their mid to high teens and are no more or less healthy than other cat breeds. Like any other cat, keeping Manx cats indoors, [[neutering]] or [[spaying]], and providing acceptable surfaces for a cat's normal scratching [[behavior]] are [[Vitality|vital]] to lengthen the life of any cat.
As a [[remnant]] of the cat's inbreeding history, a term referred to as Manx Syndrome by some is most likely to occur when two completely tailless Manx are bred together. For this reason, breeders generally breed a 'stumpy' or fully-tailed Manx with a 'rumpy' or 'rumpy riser' to minimize the chances of serious defects. Health problems will show up with in the first months of life, known problems have been found mostly in 'rumpy' and 'rumpy risers'. On average, breeders usually don't place their Manx for sale before the age of 3½ to four months old. It is good for a prospective cat owner to hold off getting a Manx until they are at least this age to be sure the kitten is healthy. Manx health issues were very common in the early history of this breed, fortunately for the breed, in later years, it is less prevalent than it used to be, but it is not [[eradicate|eradicated]].
==Personality==
[[Image:Manx_Beatrice.jpg|thumb|160px|right|A stumpy white female Manx kitten. Take notice of the long hind legs.]]
The Manx breed is a highly intelligent [[cat breed]], it is playful, and in its behavior, very reminiscent of [[Dog]]s. It is considered a social [[feline]], and the breed loves humans. It is also very prone to like water, many times even playing with it, and unlike many other cats, this breed is very easy to give a shower for hygiene purposes. Although not as much as dogs, it can also learn some easy commands like '''''No'''''. Other cat breeds that share similar personality traits are [[Bengal cat|Bengal]] and [[Ocicat]]. If there are two Manx cats in a household, the owner might notice that the two (or more) Manx cats will chase each other heavily. This is a very common thing for Manx cats to do, being as they like to chase each other. This in turn could get [[strenuous]] for the owner, because the cats might go "[[berserk]]" in the house. However, Manx cats usually are very quiet cats, so this is normally their only ''[[vice]]''.
One very disliked habit by Manx owners is that the completely tailless variants may sometimes have problems with their bathroom hygiene, as a direct result of the lack of tail; many cats use their tail as a way of releasing their [[feces]], but since rumpy variants do not have a tail, parts of the [[poop]] may cling on to their fur (or the [[anus]] area), resulting in the Manx using whatever it can as "toilet paper" in order to get it off; like carpets, the litter box, furniture, [[et cetera]]. One must understand though, that this is not something the cat does out of spite, it's just unavoidable for the breed if they have this problem.
==Coat==
There are two types of Manx [[Coat (animal)|coat lengths]]. The short hair Manx has a double coat with a thick, short under layer and a longer, course outer layer with [[guard hairs]]. The long haired Manx, known to some cat registries as [[Cymric (cat)|Cymric]]has a silky textured double coat of medium length, with breeches, belly and neck ruff. [[The Cat Fanciers' Association|CFA]] considers the Cymric a variety of Manx. It is shown as a long haired Manx, in the short hair division.
==External links==
*[http://www.fanciers.com/breed-faqs/manx-faq.html Manx Breed FAQ]
*[http://www.manxcats.com/myths.htm Manx Syndrome Myth and Truth]
*[http://www.americanmanxclub.org/ American Manx Club]
*[http://www.manxbc.org/ The Manx Breed Council]
==See also==
*[[Felidae]]
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