- Playful and curious cat
- Sociable and dependent cat
- Quiet cat
- Average build cat breed
- Requires grooming once a week
- Non hypoallergenic breed
- Indoor cat
- May require familiarisation before living with children
Personality
Munchkin cats are sweet and outgoing. Their curiosity and playfulness continue well into adulthood. The Munchkin cat breed is sociable and enjoys company. They can be taught to play fetch and to obey voice commands. While Munchkin cats can leap on countertops, many prefer to intelligently find an easier way up. They can also run fast, despite their short legs.
History and Origins
Country of Origin: USA
Seen as the feline equivalent of the Dachshund, this breed has caused controversy in the cat world. The Munchkin cat mutation was discovered in America in 1983 where it was named after the 'little people' in The Wizard of Oz. Short-legged cats like the Munchkin cat, were reported in England in the 1930s and in Russia in the 1950s but these breeds were not perpetuated.