Munchkins

Munchkins got their short legs due to a genetic defect. A veterinarian in the 1940s had documented a lineage of short-legged cats. A US cat breeder found the short-legged cat. This cat is the mother to descending short-legged cats.

Munchkins are medium-sized but seem shorter due to their short legs and besides their legs they’re an average cat. Their coats range from short to long. Munchkin cats are friendly, social and energetic.

With their short legs, Munchkin cats require little grooming. Munchkins with short hair only require grooming once a week, while ones with longer hair require grooming a couple times a week. You should also clip the cat's nails and brush their teeth to prevent rotting.

Despite Munchkins having simular genes that give short-legged dogs spinal problems, these cats don’t seem to have this issue and they have a normal lifespan.