7/4/2023 0 Comments Minuet kittens for sale![]() ![]() Persians, of course, go back a lot longer than that – all the way back to the end of the 19 th century, in fact! The lady who rescued them gave one to a friend, who allowed the cat free access to her property and soon the neighborhood was filled with stubby-legged cats! The Munchkins were registered in 1994 and achieved Championship Status in 2003. ![]() The breed originated in the early 1980s with a short-legged rescue cat who bore short-legged kittens. Since it is a dominant gene, it will pass it on to its offspring, and this is how one half of the Minuet inheritance came about. Munchkin cats evolved from one spontaneous genetic mutation which causes the long bones in their limbs to grow shorter, hence the stubby legs. Smith, a breeder of Basset Hounds and American Kennel Club judge bred a Persian to a cute, short-legged breed of cat called the Munchkin (awww…!) These little darlings are quiet and sweet like the Persians, but can also be deliciously funny and playful like the Munchkins, so really you’re getting the best of both worlds! It is called a hybrid breed because, like Savannahs, Bengals and a few others, it is developed from two other breeds. The Minuet cat breed began when Joseph B. They weigh between 5-9 lbs, and usually live for 12 – 14 years. However, they are classed as medium-sized cats, despite their short legs, because of their sturdy bodies and strong, well-muscled physique. The Non-Standard has long ones, but there is no mistaking that he is a Minuet because of his sweet round features. Their tails are oh-so-fluffy, and their coats are gorgeously soft and thick, and come in both long and short varieties in a veritable rainbow of colors! The Standard variety has characteristic short legs. They have sweet round faces, round cheeks and a domed forehead, all finished off with the biggest, roundest eyes you have ever seen! They also have cute little tip-tilted noses, small erect ears, and to me, they look a bit like teddy bears. ‘Round’ is the most appropriate word for this little sweetheart. This one’s a real sweetheart, so read on… Appearance ![]() Of course, like people, cats have different personalities – there are the rampaging Bengals, Savannahs and Maine Coons who need to be busy all the time! Then there are the quiet, loving sit-on-your-lap ones like Russian Blues, Persians and Minuets, our cat of today. Those people who say they are ‘aloof’ have obviously never been owned by a cat. Please explore our site to learn more and find a kitten thats puuurfect for you! Please contact us for more info and any questions.As I have said a million times before (at least) on this forum, cats are the most beautiful creatures on earth (and probably the universe) but they don’t get the credit they deserve for being sweet, affectionate and friendly. The standard Minuet has short legs but there are also nonstandard kittens with normal leg length but the same sweet look. These babies come in all colors of the rainbow and both long and short hair coats. The minuet is a man-made breed currently in the early stages of development. The Minuet is a combination of the Persian and Munchkin to create a beautiful doll like face with a short little body. Munchkins are an extremely loving breed of cat! They enjoy running, climbing and jumping just like their taller relatives. Their short stature does not slow them down at all. ![]() These playful little cats are very affectionate, sociable and trainable. Munchkins are generally described as a sweet-natured, playful, people-oriented, outgoing and intelligent cat which responds well to being handled. The shortness of their legs does not seem to interfere with their running and leaping abilities. Throughout their life Munchkin cats keep their kitten-like personalities. The Munchkin is a relatively new breed of cat characterized by its very short legs, which are caused by a naturally occurring genetic mutation. ![]()
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