Divine Felines

This page will provide you information about health and personality of a munchkin cat. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.

Munchkins are a registered breed in the New Breed and Color Category for showing. They do not compete with already established breeds, nor does it earn championship points. Showing these cats demonstrates learning and the growing consistency toward the breed standard. With growing interest in the breed and further understanding of Munchkin genetics, championship status will come with time.  Tica now allows showing of munchkins.

The Munchkin is a result of a natural, spontaneous, autosomal dominant mutation which has occured several times inthe domestic cat around the world. Munchkins are a product of nature, NOT MAN MADE.

Munchkins are happy cats without any unsual problems despite the short fromt legs. Even with these inch long legs in the front, they run extremely fast like any other cat. Mine run very fast and can even beat the siamese at a race!

They can climb almost anything and will! They climb trees, curtains, couches, anything they can jump to or get their paws on. So if you think this cat can't jump, you may be diaspointed to find this bundle of joy up on your Thanksgiving table eating your dinner or accidently knocking over your precious breakables you thought were out of reach!

Munchkins are very social and they love human companionship. They are curious, friendly, and confident. They get along very well with other animals such as dogs or other feline friends. They are active and are always looking for something to do!

Spinal problems are rare in cats, even in the long bodied Siamese or Oriental. The cats spine is built quite differently than that of a dog. The spine is very flexilbe and made for jumping and romping as most cats do.

Munchkins of all ages are being studied and watched for signs of arthritis, joint deterioration, and any spinal problems. However, there is NO EVIDENCE of any joint degeneration. X-ray studies of the oldest Munchkins have been taken with NO indication of any unusual joint problems.

Yes, munchkins can go outside. The first short legged cats were discovered strays roaming freely.However, it does depend on the kind of Munchkin you have. If you have a long coated munchkin, indoors is much better.   And as with any cat, make sure your cat is in a secure harness and has the appropriate vaccinations to be outside.