Have you ever heard of a dwarf cat? Cats, by themselves, are adorable creatures. Imagine, then, a cat not only in a miniature version, but also one that will remain like this forever. How cute would that be? Very!

So, it's time for you to meet the Munchkin breed, the dwarf cat breed. He is a domestic animal that, due to a natural genetic mutation, acquired the condition of dwarfism.

By the way, in general, their bones and cartilage suffer from a disorder, in such a way that we can perceive it through their shorter legs. Even so, the cat is still cute!

In the case of the Munchkin, its short legs have been shown to have a dominant hereditary pattern, similar to the canine breeds Corgi and Dachshund (our famous sausage dog). So, let's get to know more about this dwarf cat!

The Munchkin is considered a small to medium-sized breed, weighing up to 4 kg. Its fur has versions in both short and long sizes, in addition to having no specific pattern or color.

Do not be fooled by its short legs, as the fact that it is a dwarf cat does not interfere with practically anything. Contrary to appearances, the Munchkin is an energetic cat, very fast and agile.

Nor is this feature that prevents you from jumping on your furniture. He may not reach heights as challenging as other cats, but he can still reach high places, even if it takes longer.

In addition, its structure allows it to take curves at high speed. Amazing, isn't it? It's fun, agility and energy expenditure for sure! By the way, this feline has an extroverted and friendly characteristic.

Therefore, it gets along well with children and other animals, including dogs. Their long-legged feline friends not only treat them as equals, they don't even notice that there's any difference between them.

In addition, it is a cat that appreciates human interaction, if you are the “Felícia” type who loves to pamper and hug your pets, without a doubt the Munchkin is an ideal companion.

Despite the genetic mutation, there is no evidence that it impacts the health of this dwarf cat breed. However, eventually, there is the possibility that she will develop problems related to the backbone.

By the way, this also happens in short-legged dog breeds. However, it is still early to say, as the Munchkin was officially introduced in 1991, being considered a relatively new breed with little history.

If you are thinking of having such a kitten at home, make sure that the breeder offers a health guarantee document, in order to minimize the risk of future problems.

When you become the owner of a dwarf cat, know that you will be responsible for protecting it against the most common health problem: obesity. That is, keeping your cat at the ideal weight will keep it healthy.

Could you fall in love with this kitten more? It wouldn't be any different, would it? Remember to take very good care of your feline, that way it can provide you with many years of companionship.

And, in addition to the Munchkin cat, how about getting to know other breeds? The Persian cat has a grumpy face, but it's still very friendly! Learn more about him in the text below!