Munchkin cat, originated in 1983, is produced in the United Kingdom. It is a friendly and intelligent cat! It is also called Munchkin cat, short-legged cat, and dachshund cat. It is a new type of cat breed! Munchkin cat Cats are bred to have short limbs due to a genetic mutation, and their hair comes in a variety of colors and lengths. Due to their short stature, Munchkin cats are suitable for living indoors and are naturally not good at climbing and jumping. The Munchkin cat is lively and active, reacts quickly and runs super fast! The mutation in its gene only affects its limbs, but other than that, it has no impact on any other part of the body!

The unique feature of the Munchkin cat is that its short legs are due to the dominant gene in the chromosomes of domestic cats. Because of this, more than half of the cats born to Munchkin cat parents are of the standard breed. This kind of The genetic abnormality is also called hypochondroplasia.

1. Appearance characteristics of the Munchkin cat

The Munchkin cat is a medium-sized cat with a slightly longer body!

1.Head

Its head is of suitable size and proportional to its body. The top of its head is slightly rounded, its forehead is broad and flat, and its cheeks are slightly high. Its head is broad and wedge-shaped, and its outline is very smooth!

2. Ears

The base of the ears is wider, the tips are slightly rounded, slightly larger, in proportion to the head, and the structure is very well-proportioned. It shows an intelligent and alert expression.

3. Eyes

The Munchkin cat’s eyes are slightly larger and walnut-shaped, with a wider distance between the eyes. The brighter the color, the more ideal!

4. Nose

Its nose is of moderate length, and its chin is particularly strong and not overly protruding.

5. Lower body

Its limbs are shorter, the forelimbs are longer than the hind limbs, and the claws are round, hard and strong. The claws of male cats are larger than those of female cats. The Manchekan cat's tail is moderately thick, with a particularly rounded tip, a length commensurate with the body, and a well-proportioned structure. Its hair can be divided into two types: long and short. Long-haired cats are medium-to-large in size, soft as silk, of suitable density, and have moderate undercoat length; short-haired cats are of moderate length, with dense hair that is very soft, elastic, and with a certain gloss! Their coats come in a variety of colors. Diverse!

2. Maintenance of Munchkin cats

Raising young Munchkin cats requires more patience than raising adult cats. Cats in their infancy need more attention, and their resistance and adaptability are very weak, and they are prone to illness. Therefore, owners should pay more attention to their kittens!

First of all, newborn cats usually obtain the nutrients they need through lactation. The lactation period lasts for about 30 to 45 days. Owners should replace it with new food when it is weaned.It should be noted that the cat's food cannot be changed suddenly, otherwise it will feel very uncomfortable. It must be done step by step, and the specific decision should be based on the cat's physique! The replaced food must contain sufficient and easily digestible protein, vitamins or other foods. Minerals and other nutrients will help the cat’s physical development!

Secondly, about a week after the cat is weaned, the owner should vaccinate it. When the cat is one month old, the owner must deworm the cat regularly. Since cats have a weak constitution when they are young, it is best not to take them to cool and humid places. When the sun is warm, the owner can take the cat out for a walk and bask in the sun. The ultraviolet rays in the sun can disinfect and sterilize, and can promote the body's absorption of calcium nutrients, which is of great benefit to the cat's body. !

3. Characteristics of Munchkin cats

The Munchkin cat is a very kind and docile cat that can learn some basic commands in a short time. It is like an innocent child, always possessing vitality and innocence. Most people hope that their cats will never grow up, and Munchkin cats are suitable for these people!

The Munchkin cat likes to get along with humans, and also likes to snuggle in the arms of its owner. When the owner holds it, it will nest in the arms like a child. It is so cute that people can’t help but want to interact with it. Plays and likes to cling to its owner!

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