cat breeds- munchkin does anyone know of websites you can find info?

Question

Has anyone ever seen a munchkin or had one?

Answer 1

I have four of them. They are just as healthy as any other cat. They are certainly NOT deformed or bred down to get the short legs. It is a gene for dwarfism, like the one the Dachshund has that is responsible. http://www.munchkin.net/faq.html

Answer 2

I am a breeder of Munchkin cats, I have had them since the very beginning of the breed. Of interest, they were first called "baby Legs" Price and expensive are relevant, Munchkins are still relatively hard to locate, one of the reasons being because not all kittens are born with the shortened legs, some litters produced kittens with all normal sized legs. They are very healthy kittens and I would recommend them for several types of families or surroundings. Munchkins come in varying sizes as well, from Teacups to tubbies. LOL You can expect to pay more for a smaller one, like with Yorkies.

Answer 3

Hi Elaine...here's a list of Munchkin breeders: http://www.breedlist.com/breeders/mun.html

They are considered a breed which may be prone to more medical problems than a typical domestic pedigree cat.

More on Munchkin cats:
http://www.moggies.co.uk/breeds/munchkin.html
http://cats.about.com/cs/breedprofiles/p/Munchkin.htm

Answer 4

Munchkins are a deformed breed that has been bred over and over again to come with a cat with abnormally short legs. It isn't cute- just pitiful.

Answer 5

I don't think it is right to make money off of delibrately bred drawfism. Rescue, maybe you'll find one in need instead of supporting unethical breeders.