What is a munchkin cat?

A munchkin cat, also known as a sausage cat, is a distinct cat breed that is particularly known for its very short legs. In the 1900s, there was a bit of controversy surrounding the munchkin cat, because people believed it was unethical to breed these cats because they usually developed chronic back pain because of their large torso and short legs. Some critics went as far as to say that the Munchkin breed cat has a genetic disease. There were even periods of time where the population of munchkin cats would disappear, and people wondered if they had gone extinct. However, the breed rose in popularity toward the end of the 20th century, and in 2003 the munchkin cat achieved official breed status in 2003. 

Munchkin Cats today

It has seemed that Munchkin cats today have been able to evolve and overcome the health problems that hindered the earlier breeds. Bodies of Munchkin Cats have been x rayed multiple times, and the results show that they did not exhibit any chronic spine or joint pain. This is very encouraging for the breed as a whole, and is one of the main reasons they have reached a high level of popularity in the 2000s.

What is the life expectancy of Munchkin Cats?

While earlier breeds tended to die early because of chronic spin complications, Munchkin cats today live an average of 14 years. While this is a bit shorter than the average for all cats, it is still a high number and definitely worth it to have as a family cat.

Munchkin cat price: How much are Munchkin cats

Munchkin cats usually cost around $800 when bought from a breeder. This can vary by a couple hundred dollars based on the age of the Munchkin cat. Typically, the younger the Munchkin Cat, the more expensive it is. 

What color are Munchkin Cats?

While Munchkin cats can be a variety of colors, they tend to be either a whitish, gray, black, or brown color. Their fur is usually short, and is very soft and fluffy. They do have an above average tail length.