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Munchkin Cats: The Cats That Stay Kittens Forever
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Munchkin Cats: The Cats That Stay Kittens Forever

Margarita R. Cave January 6, 2021
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Check out this cutie! This is a newer breed of cat called the Munchkin.

As you can see, it has short legs that are the result of a naturally occurring genetic mutation, according to mentalfloss.com.



The legs on a Munchkin are slightly bowed and are usually half as long as a non-Munchkin cat.

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It is believed that the name “Munchkin” came from the munchkin’s in The Wizard of Oz, but there is some controversy of the truth of that.

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It doesn’t really matter where the name comes from – it fits, perfectly!

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When the breed was introduced to the public in 1991, some people were horrified by its looks.

They thought the breeding of these cats perpetuates physical deformities.

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But experts say that Munchkins are a healthy breed – they just have short legs.

Still today, the Munchkin breed is not an officially recognized breed of cat.

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Petfinder.com says Munchkins love to wrestle and play.



They apparently like to ‘borrow’ shiny things and hide them away.

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This behavior has earned them the nickname “magpies.”

They love to hunt and snuggle, just like any other cat.

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Being extroverts, Munchkins will happily play with other cats, dogs, and love children.

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They weigh in at about 5 to 9 pounds and will typically live for 12 to 15 years (which is a little shorter than a normal cat).

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