What are Munchkins?
Munchkins are like a domestic cat on short legs. I am sure you are wondering how the Munchkins got their short legs! Well, the short legs are caused by a natural occurring genetic mutation. So no, we did not create this breed like we did a lot of the other breeds of cats. Many people compare Munchkins to the dachshund because they both have short front legs, but that is about the only thing they have in common. Munchkins do not have any spinal problems like some Dachshunds have. A lot of people also worry about whether Munchkins don’t have a very good life because of their short legs. They are very happy cats and get around great even with their short legs. They are much faster than my long legged cats surprisingly! I am sorry to tell you Munchkins can still jump on the counter and steal food just as well as any other cat. Their short legs do not hinder their abilities to walk, run, jump, hunt or play in any way. What are Munchkin’s personalities like? Munchkins are a generally sweet b
