Munchkin Cat Appearance, Personality and Care

The Munchkin is a medium-sized cat that may appear smaller because of their short legs. Besides the leg length, the Munchkin cat breeds is a very normal-looking cat, bearing characteristics of their particular breeding lineage. Generally speaking, the Munchkin’s coat is soft and plush, ranging in length from short to long.

These cats can have varying leg lengths:

  • Standard: Compared to a normal cat, these Munchkins’ legs might only be a bit shorter.
  • Super-short: These Munchkins’ legs will be 2 to 3 inches shorter than a normal cat’s legs.
  • Rug hugger: These Munchkin cats have the shortest legs, and are closest to the ground compared to other Munchkins.

Munchkins Characteristics

Munchkins are sometimes compared to ferrets in the way that they run and play on their short legs, but they are bona fide felines. Because Munchkins may be bred to a wide variety of domestic cats, an individual cat’s personality will depend on their inheritance. All in all, Munchkins have been described as loving, sociable, and playful by their devoted fans.