No probing of the dimple or rise by the judge is allowed. The rump of the Manx may be felt only with the palm of the hand. The ideal rump will be as round as an orange. The coat should have a soft, well-padded quality due to the longer open outer coat and the thick close undercoat. Seasonal variations in coat will be recognized.
Faded color is undesirable.
The overall appearance should be that of a medium to large sized, compact, muscular cat. The head, neck, body and legs should blend smoothly to form a well balanced Manx. Roundness should result from muscle, not fat. Gentle and amenable to handling. Manx are slow maturing and allowance should be made for young cats in judging depth of flank, etc.