Cat Breed of the Week: Munchkin
Tuesday June 24, 2008
Although Munchkins have only recently been accepted as a breed (in TICA, but not in CFA), they have been around for decades. Munchkins can most appropriately be described as "regular cats" with short legs. Like the Sphynx cats, they foster a "love or hate" reaction at first glance, but are gaining appeal with time.Munchkins are sometimes described as "ferret-like" in their playfulness, as they run, chase, and play with toys. They also have an endearing way of sitting up, rabbit-like, on their hind legs, a trait which gave the original Munchkin Stalingrad cat the name of "Stalingrad Kangaroo Cat." Because Munchkins may be bred to a wide number of breeds, an individual cat's personality will depend on its inheritance. All-in-all, however, they have been described as loving, sociable, and playful by Munchkin fans. Pictured here is Munchkin kitty Bubbles
Photo Credit: © Jeannie Baker
Comments
I just think this shows the worst in breeding — going for the mutation.
i love this cat its great
how can i get a cat like this!!!! so cute!!
The mutation occurs naturally within Munchkins; this isn’t a “Frankencat” situation, it’s just like breeding Persians or any other breed with unique characteristics.
I adopted a Munchkin this year and I just love the little guy to pieces. He’s smart, friendly and funny — and he jumps everywhere my long-legged cat does, too. If you can find a Munchie through a breed rescue group, I highly recommend adopting him or her. My little muncher is the love of my life.
I have two munchkins and they are great. They can do anything that a normal size cat can do. Also man didn’t make these sweet low riders, it was God who created them.