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The adorable Munchkin cats are making a splash in the pet-loving community lately. As a genuine lotus, you cannot ignore the cuteness of this cat. Today, let's learn more about these funny cats with meo-wiii.blogspot.com.

Feelings about the Munchkin cat breed

Munchkin cat has a "cute" look that is not light with short legs, a stupid face and "extreme" actions. Any good lotus will melt before a Munchkin cat. Just seeing a Munchkin cat makes you want to rush to hug and pet it all day.

The origin and classification of the Munchkin

This short-legged cat has appeared in many parts of the world since 1940. A British veterinary report in 1944 noted this cat line with the distinctive feature of much shorter legs compared to other cat breeds. . During the years of World War II, the breed was thought to be extinct. They later discovered they were still present in the United States in 1958 and were found in frozen Russia in 1980.

Munchkin's Origins Cat

Sandra Hochenedel – a music teacher in Rayville, Louisiana, is a great contributor to the breeding and conservation of this cat breed. She brought home one of the two pregnant cats she found under the truck, cared for it, and named it Blackberry. Blackberry then gave birth to a cub, some with unusually short legs. A short-legged kitten was later given to Kay LaFrance of Monroe, Louisiana. She named it Toulouse. It can be said that today's short-legged Munchkin cat is a descendant of Blackberry and Toulouse.

Munchkin breed registration history

Munchkin was first introduced to the public in 1991 through a national network cat television program hosted by the International Cat Association (TICA) in Davis Oklahoma. However, the breed would not be officially recognized at that time due to genetic and health concerns.

Many years later, there is still a lot of controversy about whether the Munchkin cat should be recognized as a separate cat breed. It was not until 1995 that the International Cat Association recognized Munchkin with the title of TICA Champion. However, today, some organizations still disagree with the classification of Munchkin cats. They argue that it is biological mutations such as short legs that are harmful and that it is immoral to create such animals.

Munchkin cat breed

Munchkin cats are divided into 3 types including: Standard, medium and short hair. However, in Vietnam, this cat breed has only 2 main types:

• Normal Munchkin
• Munchkin fold

Salient features of the Munchkin Cat Cat

Munchkin overview

• Weight: 2.7-4.1kg in males, 1.8-3.6kg in females
• Body length: 50-60cm
• Height 18-20cm
• Fur: long, short,..
• Color: cream, grey, chocolate, light orange, striped black, black and white, etc.
• Eye color: bronze, green, yellow, blue
• Breed life: 10-15 years (maybe more depending on diet and exercise)

Highlights of Munchkin cat

Body

Munchkin cats have a relatively long body compared to other cat breeds. The body of the cat is chubby, slightly smaller than other cats.

Four-legged morphology

Munchkin cat possesses 4 short legs, this is also an identifying feature of this cat breed. These legs are short but also quite flexible. Each foot is fitted with a very thick and soft padding. The cushion supports movement, helping the cat to climb more smoothly, more flexible, without making any noise. People also argue. There is quite a bit of controversy about whether such legs affect Munchkin's ability to move.

Face shape

Cat's mouth is always pout, cheeks are chubby like a baby. Cats have a long and protruding mouth, erect ears, and a lot of hair on the tip.

Munchkin cats have oval eyes, quite large compared to the head, very flexible and sensitive. Cat whiskers are long and curved down.

Color

The coat color of Munchkin cats is quite diverse, currently on the Vietnamese market there are some popular colors such as: Cream, gray, chocolate, light orange, black stripes, black and white, ... Munchkin's fur is multi-colored. but will usually have a silky coat of short to medium length, with a relatively rare thick coat.

Munchkin Cat's Lifespan

When keeping any pet, owners often tend to learn about their lifespan. Because they want their "boss" to be able to accompany, confide, and be friends with them for a long time.

The growth process of the Munchkin cat

Newborn Munchkin cats: seem to be completely dependent on their mother's milk or milk specifically for them.

Kittens from 2-4 months old: Begin to practice eating thin foods such as: Porridge with minced meat, soft soaked seeds mixed with pureed pate.

Kittens from 5 months old: At this time, kittens are quite developed and quickly adapt to the environment and nutrition. So it can eat many different foods to balance nutrition.

Munchkin cat personality

It can be said that Munchkin is an outgoing, agile and energetic cat. This cat breed tends to be curious and wants to explore everything around. Many times you will see them standing upright on their hind legs for better observation, satisfying research needs.

Munchkin is an affectionate, affectionate cat. In addition to playing, naughty, this cat also likes to swoop into people's laps to be caressed by the owner's shiny fur, say words of love. In addition, this short-legged cat breed can easily make new friends in the house. That shows they are also very sociable.

Especially with children, Munchkin is very gentle when playing with them, they will not scream or scratch children. So cat owners are really reassured about them.

Because of his gentle, gentle and sweet nature, Munchkin is easily stressed and bored. Don't leave it alone for too long!

Why should you adopt a Munchkin cat?

Surely, after learning about Munchkin's characteristics and personality, you have somewhat made the decision whether to adopt this cat or not?

In general, the Munchkin cat is a gentle cat breed, especially with children. Not only that, its price is also divided into many different segments, suitable for many objects. Caring for and training bow animals takes a lot of time and effort. Therefore, many people are still afraid when deciding to adopt a child. But with Munchkin it is different, because this is an easy-going cat and does not need too special care.

If you adopt a short-legged Munchkin cat, your life will be much more interesting and interesting.

Munchkin cat care

Once you have a pet, you need to pay attention to how to take care of your cat while ensuring nutrition and preventing common diseases to keep them healthy.

Habitat

The habitat of the Munchkin cat breed is not too fussy. You just need to give them their own space and ample space for them to explore and play. Especially you can create interesting games or something new to stimulate their curiosity. Absolutely do not confine Munchkin in a narrow space, small area and stay alone for too long. That makes them prone to depression, personality changes.

What do Munchkin cats eat?

This short-legged Munchkin cat is not picky like other pet cats. It has the ability to eat cat food, pate, ... as long as the food is nutritious and suitable for its age.

When raising cats you should know, they are carnivores. Therefore, in the diet, it is necessary to have protein from pork, chicken, fish, beef, offal, ... However, cats should not eat too much fat or starch, because it is easy to cause obesity. In addition, in your daily diet, you can add green vegetables to increase the amount of fiber needed.

Note: The water bowl and the food bowl need to be just the right depth for the cat to easily get the food.

 Cleaning for Munchkin cats

Any cat needs to be brushed by its owner, this is a way to help them limit shedding, remove bacteria and stimulate new coats. With short legs, Munchkin can't reach the top of his head, so you should scratch the itch to help them.

This short-legged Munchkin cat is very afraid of water, so it seems that bathing this cat is very difficult. You need to be patient, help them slowly get used to this. Other parts such as: Ears, eyes need to be cleaned daily to avoid unwanted diseases.

Reproductive care for cats Munchkin

During pregnancy and breeding, Munchkin cats need to be provided with adequate nutrients to feed their young. So you need to pay attention to spend a lot of time with them at this time. Before giving birth, the mother cat should prepare a warm, quiet nest and limit contact with strangers, ensuring a private space for the cat.

Munchkin Cat Training

Munchkin is not very good at climbing, pads or scratching posts do not seem suitable for this breed. Buy them fishing rods, laser lights, fake mice to chase, etc. These toys will stimulate them much more interest. Besides, you should regularly take them out to make them more comfortable and happy.

Because this cat breed is gentle and affectionate, training the cat is not difficult. You just need to stroke and pet them every time you do it right.

Common diseases of Munchkin cats

Munchkin is not a native cat breed but their adaptability is quite good to the Vietnamese environment. However, in the process of taking care you should pay attention to some common diseases in this breed and fully vaccinate them.

Common illnesses include:

• Cardiovascular problems
• Urinary tract infections
• Pancreatitis
• Rabies
• Helminths

Some of the vaccines that should be given to cats are:

• Rabies vaccine
• Vaccination against leukopenia
• Vaccine against rhinitis
• Herpes vaccine

The current price of Munchkin cats on the market

The price of a Munchkin cat depends on many different factors such as: Gender, age, origin, coat color, etc. Usually, female cats will have a higher price than male cats. The price of imported Munchkin cats is about $1000/head.

Note: When buying a Munchkin cat, you need to learn carefully about this cat breed, choose to buy healthy cats, have been fully vaccinated, have full documents and clear origins.

The Munchkin cat is a gentle, lovely short-legged cat with a lovely face that makes many people fall in love. Hopefully, the sharing of the Meo_Wiii above will help you get more useful information. In addition, you can also read more interesting news related to cats here.