I love cats I just wish I could have more, but living in an apartment there isn't much territory for more than two full grown cats. Kittens are the perfect size to have more than two they just don't stay so small. I've never heard of such a breed but I'm optimistic on hearing about new species.
2007-08-27 19:52:42 · 11 answers · asked by Lola 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
Munchkin just have short legs, they're not smaller in size (weight) than any regular cat though..
The only miniature breeds are Teacup, toy and pixie Persians (yes, they DO exist!).
You can see 'em on these links f.i.:
http://www.nemr.net/~poppy1/micro.htm
http://www.boutiquekittens.com/Toy-and-Tea-Cup-Persians-and-Himalayans.74.0.html
These miniature breeds are being bred in the States since 1996, so the breed is relatively new, and they aren't recognized as a breed anywhere else - the reason for that is that dwarfism (although technically it isn't exactly that) is considered a defect in most other cat associations worldwide. Although I don't like to see breeding for extremes (short legs, hairlessness, flat faces etc) I must admit they do look awfully cute.
There is no guarantee for the size they'll be once they grow up, but Persians are really calm cats and don't need as much space as f.i. a Abyssinian or Siamese would.
Prepare to fall off your chair when you see the prices of these miniatures though. If it is really the only way you could have cats, I'd look for ex-breeding cats that need to be re-homed or kittens that haven't been sold out of previous litters.
If you seriously consider getting some, pick kittens with noses (doll-faced) as flat faced Persians are renown for having respiratory- and tear-duct problems.
You could also consider increasing actual living space by creating more "levels" in your home, f.i. shelves on the wall which cats can play and rest on.
Good luck!
2007-08-27 20:39:40 · answer #1 · answered by Mags 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your concern is really about territory size, getting a smaller cat won't help; a smaller cat won't need a smaller amount of territory! In the wild, territory size is related to food availability which might depend a bit on animal size, but this really isn't a factor for domesticated cats who are fed regularly by humans.
We're not talking about stacking cats in a box here - we're talking about living space, which isn't dependent on size for humans either. Kittens aren't just smaller - they're also less territorial. Think about it in terms of people - children may share a room quite happily, and if they have grown up doing so may not mind doing it as adults - but small adult humans don't need less space that tall ones just because they're smaller!
So if your cats are indoor only, and you don't have room for more than two "regular" cats, you don't have room for three small ones.
Still, that's no reason to be sad - it's great to be able to have two cats!
2007-08-27 23:13:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Laura,
I only know of one type of cat that stays small, but not as small as a kitten. They are called Munchkins .They have very short legs. They can come from any breed.and can have that breeds attributes as long as the Mother or Father was a Munchkin. Not recognized by TICA because they consider them a throwback from a mutant gene. But, they are adorable sweet cats with very short legs. Can't jump on your counter-tops or your bed. My friend has raised them for years and they are very sought after by cat lovers around the globe. Check them out on the Munchkin web site. Only two or three Munchkins come from a breeding if the breeder is lucky. Two normal size cats can have a Munchkin if one is in their background. Good hunting.
2007-08-28 13:57:22 · answer #3 · answered by Chatter Box 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Minchkins and Singapuras may be small but that does not mean they take up any less living space as they run around and let off steam just like any other cat.
Mags is wrong to say that Munchkins are only recognised in the USA. They are recognised by The International Cat Association which has a presence is a great many countries in the world and has many cat clubs. There are also other registries separate from TICA in other countries which recognise them. There are also some registries in the USA and in other countries which do not recognise them.
2007-08-29 06:53:39 · answer #4 · answered by fordicus 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree with the person above. Go to the Humane Society or a No-Kill Refuge that has adoptable animals and look for the one you like. Find one that grown and small and has already been socialized. Have you ask your landlord if you can have more than two cats? I ask that question because we moved recently and there wasn't a single apartment or house for rent that would allow more than two cats.
2007-08-27 20:35:08 · answer #5 · answered by Sandra H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are some persians that stay on the small side and look like kittens. But not quite as small as actual kittens. I think they're called babydoll persians or something. Their faces aren't as smooshed in. Don't get more cats than you can care for, remember vet bills:) But there are plenty to save -- look around the Humane Society for a small adult kitty.
2007-08-27 20:03:27 · answer #6 · answered by boncarles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Norwegian forest cats stay small untill 4-5 years of ages, the boys get really big tho, the females tend to stay really small. I have two norwegian forest crosses they are male 13 weeks and about the same size as a 8-9 week old kitten..very cute!
2007-08-27 23:17:55 · answer #7 · answered by bootylicious_2212 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is a breed called a munchkin,they grow to the size of a normal cat with very short legs.
2007-08-27 20:41:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
as a form of "small" "teacup" "Tiny" cat. There is no such thing, I've always thought that would be the cutest if there was!
2007-08-27 20:19:13 · answer #9 · answered by primalterozi 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
toy it the one that you want they do have them small.
2007-08-31 16:07:13 · answer #10 · answered by Tsunami 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋