“Most cats, when they are Out want to be In, and vice versa, and often simultaneously.” – Louis J. Camuti – cat quotes. This is true because cats don’t understand doors or the difference between outside and inside. These are human concepts. Below this collage of Helmi Flick photographs, I explain why the photos and Galadrial are so right for this breed of cat.

The Munchkin is said to be a “normal sized cat in every way”¹ with short legs. You can see the leg length very accurately in the larger of the three photographs. And Galadrial is such a normal looking cat. He is a calico cat but this breed can be shown in all colors and categories. There you have it, a classic Munchkin cat.

The Munchkin’s legs are about 5 inches from ground to shoulder blade.

Here are some key facts about this breed:

• Date of Origin: 1983
• Place of Origin: USA
• Ancestry: Moggies
• Other name: None
• Weight: 2.75 – 4.5 kg (6 – 10 lb)
• Temperament: Appealing, inquisitive, outgoing
• Body type: Semi-cobby
• Registries: TICA – breed standard
• Colors: All colours and patterns
• Full details: https://pictures-of-cats.org/munchkin-cat.html

Note:

1. Legacy of the Cat by Gloria Stephens and Tetsu.