History
Short-legged cats have been documented a number of times around the world since the 1940s. A British veterinary report in 1944 noted four generations of healthy short-legged cats which were similar to normal cats except for the length of the legs
Description
The Munchkin or ‘’’Sausage Cat’’’ is a new breed of cat characterized by its very short legs, which are caused by a genetic mutation
Grooming and Physical Needs
Size: medium sized
- Grooming Needs: easy to groom, weekly brushing for short coat, and twice a week for longhaired.
- Coat Type: easy to groom, weekly brushing for short coat, and twice a week for longhaired.
- Moulting: easy to groom, weekly brushing for short coat, and twice a week for longhaired.
- Exercise Needs: high energy levels
- Average Life Span: 12-14 years
- Healthcare:
Behaviour
- Family: very child friendly
- Temperament: sweet-natured, playful, people-oriented, outgoing and intelligent cat which responds well to being handled
- Trainability:
- Sociability (Other Pets): very good with other dogs.
- Meowing: moderate