does anyone know if there are miniature cats like there are dogs.
I want a cat that is going to stay the size of a kitten when fully grown.
2006-09-21 09:05:50 · 6 answers · asked by Hello Kitty 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Hi there...yes, there are however, the miniature breed has many health problems which can be medically expensive to maintain.
Here's more about these small cats: http://www.messybeast.com/dwarfcats.html
http://www.nemr.net/~poppy1/micro.htm
2006-09-21 09:16:48 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Smaller than familiar cats take place for various reasons - some genetic, some hormonal and a few environmental. Dwarfism is a term which covers dissimilar situations ensuing in undersized persons. it frequently consequences from a mix of genetic factors and endocrine (hormone) malfunction. some varieties are brought about by using early harm e.g. actual harm to the pituitary or thyroid gland. Dwarf or stunted persons may additionally consequence from malnutrition and persistent ailment in adolescence. i'm conscious that some words are actually seen greater politically ultimate than others, even however political correctness is a human attention and not a tom cat one. those searching for miniature cats (regularly usual as "teacup cats") could be warned that no longer all petite cats are dwarf or miniature. the traditional length variety for cats is around 5 lbs to over 12 lbs and cats on the decrease end of this spectrum are no longer unavoidably miniatures. I even have seen some classified ads claiming that cats below 10 lbs are miniature, whilst in fact they fall nicely in the traditional length variety! in the previous, cats on the decrease end of the size variety have been homed or offered as pets, extremely in the Persian breed the place a huge, cobby build is needed by using the breed prevalent. the sought after style for miniature cats ability that much less scrupulous breeders cost intense costs for runty or below-sized cats and a few "breeding programmes" are little greater desirable than kitten turbines. actual miniature cats come from breeding lines the place the trait has been, or is being, fixed by using selective breeding and the place the cats are a continuously small length using genetic mutation or to innovative downsizing. actual breeders pay strict interest to wellness, hygiene and to the properties their cats are accompanied into. respected breeders shrink the form of litters produced each 12 months to be certain the wellness of the female cats and could take super care to evade intense inbreeding (unfavourable to the immune device) and to widen their gene swimming pools.
2016-12-12 12:30:19 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some bozo is breeding "dwarf cats" now, but the only difference is their legs are shorter than an average cat. No, there are no cats that stay the size of a kitten when full grown.
2006-09-21 09:09:32 · answer #3 · answered by bradys_mommy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Munchkins have short legs, but they do not stay 'kitten size'. There are no breeds that stay that small.
Dwarf cats are not a breed, this idiot breeding them is just that, an idiot. These cats will have severe medical problems, just like 'teacup' dogs.
2006-09-21 09:58:11 · answer #4 · answered by Nikki T 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are called "Munchkins". They are kind of like the Corgi of the cat world!
I wish there were tiny lions and tigers. Wouldn't that be awesome???
2006-09-21 09:18:30 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
http://cats.about.com/cs/breedprofiles/p/Munchkin.htm
2006-09-21 09:09:54 · answer #6 · answered by macleod709 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋