Physical characteristics
Cymrics are medium to large cats with a well-boned and well-muscled body. Cymrics have strong hind legs, which makes them very good jumpers. Adult males weigh 9 to 13 pounds; adult females weigh 7 to 11 pounds. The head is round. The eys are also round and full. In fact, roundness is what you come to think of when you look at a Cymric. You can even say that they look like a teddy bear. To complete the impression, Cymrics have medium-sized ears that are spaced widely at the base, and tapering gradually to a rounded tip. Moreover, Cymrics have very special tails. You can come across four different types: "rumpy", "rumpy-risers", "stumpies", and "longies". "Rumpy" Cymrics are born entirely tailless; they often have a dimple at the base of the spine where the tail would be. "Rumpy-risers" have a short knob of tail which comprises one to three vertebrae connected to the spine. "Stumpies" have a short tail stump that is often curved, kinked, or knotted. Finally, "longies" have long tails, almost as long as usual cats.Eye color of Cymrics can be copper, green, hazel, blue or odd-eyed, depending on the colour and pattern of the coat.
Temperament
Cymrics are intelligent, playful and adaptable. They tend to form strong bonds with their chosen humans. Being very affectionate, Cymrics are often called "lap" cats because they would love to lie on your lap. With all that, they do not demand too much attention. They make good family pets because they get on well with family members and other pets. If you have to spend much time out of home, consider getting another cat so that your Cymric does not feel lonely. Because of their inquisitive nature, you will often find your cat sitting on the highest perch in the house. So make sure you have bought at least a cat tree to meet the interests of your little investigator.Coat and grooming
The sumptuous coat of Cymrics will make you want to hug and cuddle them all the time. Their fur is dense and well-padded. The toes and ears have impressive tufts. Overall, a Cymrics coat feels soft, smooth and silky. As in most cats, the winter coat will be heavier and longer. They do need grooming, but less than other longhair breeds such as, for example, the Persian. It is so because a Cymric's fur is pretty resistant to matting. Twice a week grooming can be quite enough. However, in shedding periods, grooming has to be done daily.Cymrics come in all colours and patterns, and such it is accepted by many cat associations. However, some cat associations (e.g. CFA) do not accept the chocolate, lavender, Himalayan patterns, and those combined with white.
