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Thread: These Adorably Short Munchkin Kittens Look Fake, But They're SO Real And SO Cute

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    Any kitty is just adorable.

    I do not understand why one would create a cat that can't do what it naturally does. Short legs, smushed-in face (persian). I just don't get it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mrspunkysmom View Post
    Any kitty is just adorable.

    I do not understand why one would create a cat that can't do what it naturally does. Short legs, smushed-in face (persian). I just don't get it.
    Everyone has his or her own ideas of beauty! Like any breed the munchkins were all naturally occurring mutations that just then got bred together, not all end up with problems, in fact it is quite the controversy whether they do or not! It is too new a breed to really have that much statistical data, but it has been a subject of controversy since the re-foundation of the breed.
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    I have heard too that the Munchkin Cat has problem when they age with problems with arthritis.
    Those Kittens certainly are sweet though.
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    All of those kitties are adorable! BUT, I prefer my cats long,sleek, and graceful. I guess that is why I had a Siamese and now have a Russian White. Ming was big, but he was long and graceful. Kimba is just a beautiful, white, oriental-looking cat. However, if a Munchkin needed a home, I would gladly give them a great one! All cats are wonderful!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Karen View Post
    Everyone has his or her own ideas of beauty! Like any breed the munchkins were all naturally occurring mutations that just then got bred together, not all end up with problems, in fact it is quite the controversy whether they do or not! It is too new a breed to really have that much statistical data, but it has been a subject of controversy since the re-foundation of the breed.
    I feel the same about all animals. WE breed for looks, but don't consider the effect on the animal. Rather selfish of us.
    Anne
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    Former kitties now in foster care: Nellie aka Eleanor van Fluffytail (at a Cat Cafe), Lady Jane Grey, Bob the Bobtail, and Callie. Kimi has been adopted into another family that understands Siamese. HRH Oliver Woodrow von Katz is in a Sanctuary.

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    I tried to comment on this thread in the last two days but my internet connection was missing the WAN Ethernet DHCP connection...and it was TOO slow to wait and wait for the message window to pop up!

    I can see Munchkins being prone to lower spine and hip trouble. I also know that many senior cats get arthritis in their lower back or hips.

    I don't think I would buy a Munchkin, but are they ever cute! Like that GIF of the tiny playing kitten!
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