Yes and no. Munchkin cats are dwarf cats: normally pedigree cats with short legs and normal bodies. The dog equivalent is the Dachshund. This dwarfism in companion animals is caused by an inherited dominant, genetic mutation. Mutations occur all the … Continue reading →
He is an adult ginger tabby-and-white who looks like a kitten. In the photo below he is being weighed at the vet’s and the scales record 1.61 kgs which is 3.5 pounds. His guardian says he weighs 1.7 kg (3.74 … Continue reading →
There is a lot going on genetically with this cat. His name is Squirt. I don’t know who the owner is. But he is a flame pointed (red pointed) Siamese cat as well as being a dwarf cat. That makes … Continue reading →
“A pet is not a fashion statement. I see how lost the animal is without its whiskers. Its welfare is really in danger.” – Dutch veterinarian, Frederieke Schouten The Dutch have a law which makes it illegal to breed animals … Continue reading →
A woman in America, April Arguin, has created two new hairless breeds of cat by turning two existing breeds, the Bambino and the Sphynx into cats with no tail (bobtailed). They are hybrids. The Bambino is a dwarf hairless cat. … Continue reading →
by Laura (Michigan) Tokyo sporting his new hoodie after his lion hair cut. He loves his milk rings (look at those cute little legs!!). Kyo This is a photo of Kyo the week I brought him home. He’s so small … Continue reading →
by Fendi (Johore, Malaysia) My female munchkin nursing her offspring I am really interested in this breed. I became aware of the existence of this breed in 2006. Late huh… hehe… But then I tried to find one as pet. … Continue reading →
Originally, the main purpose of this page on this well known cat was to present the rather technical TICA breed standard in a more readable manner for people who are not in the cat fancy. It has been gradually extended … Continue reading →
Although more needs to be known about dwarf cat health issues, this group of short-legged cats are said to be generally healthy partly because of careful breeding. However, there are two health problems which are known to exist in dwarf … Continue reading →
I have not seen a more beautiful, fluffy and impressive tail than this one. Although I have seen a tail as good on a Maine Coon. Also, this cat, who looks female to me, carries her tail in a very … Continue reading →
