Where can I adopt a munchkin? The easiest way to adopt a munchkin would be through
a rescue that specializes in munchkins a great place to start would be by
starting a breed search on adopt a pet calm the search will show you all the
available munchkins in your area How big do munchkin kittens get? They might not grow
as high as other cats at least not in one leap but he gets there eventually
the munchkin is a small to medium sized cat weighing five to nine pounds other
than his short legs he resembles any other cat for the short or long coat
either of which can be just about any color or pattern How much money is a
munchkin cat? In short the answer is there's quite a range of prices for
munchkin cats you can get them from anywhere from around $50 to $3,000 or
even free and that a good average range would be in the $500 - $1,200 range
depending upon many factors is it cruel to breed munchkin cats the breed which
are also known as munchkin cats have almost dachshund shaped bodies while the
cats may look cute their stunted limbs impact mobility and they can struggle to
run and jump Andrew Prentiss of Hyde Park veterinary
center has warned that it's cruel to breed the cats knowing of their physical
defects Do munchkin cats like to cuddle? most lap cats are friendly and love
cuddling when the opportunity presents itself munchkin cats are one of the
breeds of cat that most owners would describe as being lap cats these short
legged breeds can be confused for being lazy but they are an active and lively
lap cat. Are munchkin cats in pain? munchkins have difficulty in moving
normally and thus behaving as other cats it is hard to assess the effect this has
on welfare when it leads to osteoarthritis the condition causes pain
and further dysfunction the disabilities caused by these abnormalities are
present from birth. Do munchkin cat shed? if you choose a munchkin with a long
coat expect to do some frequent grooming most cat owners don't have to brush
their cats often but munchkin cats with longer hair need their coats brushed at
least twice a week to prevent excessive shedding the munchkin makes a wonderful
pet. Are munchkin cats good pets? Temperament. the
chin is described as an easily trained active and intelligent breed they are
well suited to be indoor house cats and make great family pets
despite their short legs they are determined angel' creatures still
reaching tall surfaces and getting up to mischief like other cats. Do munchkin
cats need special care? munchkin cats are named because they have short stubby
legs despite their short stature munchkin
cats can move and run as fast as any other cat munchkin cats are highly
social while munchkin cats don't require much special care regular brushing is
important to keep their fur free of tangles what is the most expensive cat
topping the list is as the most expensive cat breeds in the world is the
Ashura cat similar to the Savannah it is a mix of an Asian leopard African serval
and domestic house cat our munchkin cats hypoallergenic munchkin cats are not
considered as hypoallergenic cat breed however they do come with a coat that is
either short hair or long hair that produces less danders so you are more
likely to experience a moderate shedding from a munchkin cats compares to other
breeds do munchkins like water make sure your munchkin has access to fresh
drinking water like any animal you need to keep a clean bowl of fresh drinking
water out for your munchkin at all times keep an eye on your cat's water bowl and
refill it as needed you should also make sure the water bowl is in an area a
munchkin can easily reach do munchkin cat scratch furniture if you have
trained them well they will not scratch furniture or soil outside the litter box
remember even though they may act like regular sized cats they are still small
so keep that in mind when buying their food / water bowls litter box and
sleeping basket why do munchkin cats stand up munched in short legs give them
the best apparatus to stand firmly without tilting off they can sit on
their hind legs when they stand up while keeping their body perfectly balanced by
standing up they are able to look around at a higher vantage point