The Manx cat is believed to have originated hundreds of years ago on the Isle of Man, in the middle of the Irish Sea off the coasts of England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, and Northern Ireland. Since the Manx (or tailless) gene is dominant, kittens that inherit it can have a full tail, a short tail, a rise (known as a "rumpy riser"), or no tail at all ("rumpies").

Besides taillessness, the Manx is known for its robust and rounded appearance. It is very playful as a rule. They can jump higher than anyone could imagine. They have extremely powerful hind quarters. It has been stated by one Manx owner that, "Manx are the feline sport cars of the cat world with their acceleration and quick turns".

How absolutely PERFECT a name for a Nonsuch . . . robust, rounded, playful, better than anyone could imagine, extremely powerful, significant hind quarters . . . all combined with acceleration and quick turns ! :)

Oh, and the Olivers came from the British Isles !