Munchkin cat - Wikipedia The Munchkin is a breed of cat characterized by its very short legs, which are caused by a genetic mutation Compared to many other cat breeds, it is a relatively new breed, documented since 1940s [1] and officially recognized in 1991 [2]
Munchkin Cat Breed Adoption Info | Petfinder Short on legs but big on personality, the Munchkin cat is friendly with a big heart They are self-assured and outgoing and make devoted companion cats They get along well with other cats, dogs, and people, and love to be playful, especially wrestling with other cats
Munchkin: Cat Breed Profile, Characteristics Care - The Spruce Pets Munchkin cats are ordinary domestic cats that have extraordinarily short legs due to a natural genetic mutation Discovered in the U K in the 1940s, the short-legged lineage was perpetuated by breeding
Munchkin Cat Breed Info: Pictures, Temperament Traits Despite being classified as a dwarf cat breed, there’s nothing small about Munchkins other than their short legs They’re actually medium-sized cats and have larger-than-life personalities
Munchkin - TICA - The International Cat Association The Munchkin is a short-legged cat Its distinctive short legs developed from a spontaneous autosomal dominant mutation which has occurred several times in the domestic cat