{"id":184038,"date":"2022-07-18T11:06:32","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:06:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-munchkin-cats-rare-2\/"},"modified":"2022-07-18T11:06:32","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:06:32","slug":"are-munchkin-cats-rare-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-munchkin-cats-rare-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Munchkin cats rare?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-munchkin-cats-rare-2\/#Are_Munchkin_cats_rare\" title=\"Are Munchkin cats rare?\">Are Munchkin cats rare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-munchkin-cats-rare-2\/#Can_there_be_midget_cats\" title=\"Can there be midget cats?\">Can there be midget cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-munchkin-cats-rare-2\/#What_is_the_smallest_size_cat_breed\" title=\"What is the smallest size cat breed?\">What is the smallest size cat breed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-munchkin-cats-rare-2\/#What_kind_of_cats_stay_tiny\" title=\"What kind of cats stay tiny?\">What kind of cats stay tiny?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-munchkin-cats-rare-2\/#Are_Munchkin_cats_normal\" title=\"Are Munchkin cats normal?\">Are Munchkin cats normal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-munchkin-cats-rare-2\/#How_much_does_it_cost_for_a_Munchkin_cat\" title=\"How much does it cost for a Munchkin cat?\">How much does it cost for a Munchkin cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-munchkin-cats-rare-2\/#How_long_do_Munchkin_cats_live\" title=\"How long do Munchkin cats live?\">How long do Munchkin cats live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-munchkin-cats-rare-2\/#Are_Munchkin_cats_OK\" title=\"Are Munchkin cats OK?\">Are Munchkin cats OK?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-munchkin-cats-rare-2\/#Can_a_cat_be_a_midget\" title=\"Can a cat be a midget?\">Can a cat be a midget?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-munchkin-cats-rare-2\/#Can_a_kitten_be_born_with_dwarfism\" title=\"Can a kitten be born with dwarfism?\">Can a kitten be born with dwarfism?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-munchkin-cats-rare-2\/#How_common_is_dwarfism_in_cats\" title=\"How common is dwarfism in cats?\">How common is dwarfism in cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-munchkin-cats-rare-2\/#How_big_do_dwarfism_cats_get\" title=\"How big do dwarfism cats get?\">How big do dwarfism cats get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-munchkin-cats-rare-2\/#What_type_of_cat_stays_small\" title=\"What type of cat stays small?\">What type of cat stays small?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-munchkin-cats-rare-2\/#What_is_the_smallest_cat_full_grown\" title=\"What is the smallest cat full grown?\">What is the smallest cat full grown?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Munchkin_cats_rare\"><\/span>Are Munchkin cats rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because these cats are the result of genetic mutation and a somewhat complicated breeding process, <b>they are relatively rare. If you&#8217;re wondering how much Munchkin cats cost, you can expect to spend between $500$1200 for your feline, depending on pedigree.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_there_be_midget_cats\"><\/span>Can there be midget cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dwarfism in cats is technically a genetic mutation, and not one that is simply cute. There are three types of feline dwarfism: osteochondrodysplasia, pituitary dwarfism, and selective dwarfism. Each of these types of dwarfism can produce the sought-after stout legs and smushed face you commonly see in munchkin cats.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_smallest_size_cat_breed\"><\/span>What is the smallest size cat breed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Singapura<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_cats_stay_tiny\"><\/span>What kind of cats stay tiny?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>These breeds are for those who want their cats to stay pocket-size forever, like slightly-grown-up kittens!<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 &#8211; Singapura. A Singapura cat &#8211; the smallest of the lot.  <\/li>\n<li>2 &#8211; Munchkin.  <\/li>\n<li>3  4 &#8211; Cornish Rex and Devon Rex.  <\/li>\n<li>5 &#8211; American Curl.  <\/li>\n<li>6 &#8211; Siamese.  <\/li>\n<li>7 &#8211; Balinese.  <\/li>\n<li>8 &#8211; The Dwelf.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Munchkin_cats_normal\"><\/span>Are Munchkin cats normal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Munchkin is considered to be the original breed of dwarf cat.<\/b>Munchkin cat.MunchkinOriginUnited StatesBreed standardsTICAstandardDomestic cat (Felis catus)1 more row<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_for_a_Munchkin_cat\"><\/span>How much does it cost for a Munchkin cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Owning a Munchkin Cat On a Budget Buying the Munchkin will cost you <b>around $1000 for a pet quality cat, while exhibition standard cats cost $2000 and up. If you do not intend to show your cat, consider buying one without the same pedigree breeding.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_Munchkin_cats_live\"><\/span>How long do Munchkin cats live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>12 to 14 years<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Munchkin_cats_OK\"><\/span>Are Munchkin cats OK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although Munchkin cats, when taken care of, can live about 12 to 15 years on average, <b>there are some health problems that can develop due to their short legs. Lordosis is a condition that causes the spine to dip down and put pressure on the heart, lungs, and trachea, and it can be fatal as the organs begin to grow.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_cat_be_a_midget\"><\/span>Can a cat be a midget?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are three, subtly different varieties of small cats out there: <b>dwarf cats, miniature cats and teacup cats. Dwarfism in cats is a rare genetic defect leading to the development of disproportional and undersized adult cats.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_kitten_be_born_with_dwarfism\"><\/span>Can a kitten be born with dwarfism?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While <b>some cats are intentionally bred to exhibit dwarfism, others are the unintended result of a congenital condition. Congenital hypothyroidism is another example of a hormonal cause of dwarfism in cats. Congenital means present since birth, and hypothyroid indicates abnormally low levels of thyroid hormones.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_common_is_dwarfism_in_cats\"><\/span>How common is dwarfism in cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dwarfism is an example of a bone deformity. This is typically seen in <b>1 in 15,000 feline births<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_do_dwarfism_cats_get\"><\/span>How big do dwarfism cats get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Munchkin.<b>height<\/b><b>5-7 inches<\/b>life span12-15 yearsgood withchildren seniors dogs cats familiestemperamentsociable affectionateintelligencehigh9 more rowsx26bull;25 Apr 2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_type_of_cat_stays_small\"><\/span>What type of cat stays small?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Cat Breeds that Stay Small<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Singapura. The appropriately-named Singapura cat was established in Singapore and is the smallest cat breed in the world, weighing in at 5-8lbs.  <\/li>\n<li>American Curl. If you like a cat with distinctive physical features, the American Curl is right up your alley!  <\/li>\n<li>Munchkin.  <\/li>\n<li>Cornish Rex.  <\/li>\n<li>Devon Rex.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>21 Jun 2018<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_smallest_cat_full_grown\"><\/span>What is the smallest cat full grown?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The smallest cat on record was a male blue point Himalayan-Persian, named Tinker Toy that measured only 7 cm (2.75 in) tall and <b>19 cm (7.5 in) long when full grown (aged 2.5 years).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Are Munchkin cats rare?Can there be midget cats?What is the smallest size cat breed?What kind of cats stay tiny?Are Munchkin cats normal?How much does it cost for a Munchkin cat?How long do Munchkin cats live?Are Munchkin cats OK?Can a cat be a midget?Can a kitten be born with dwarfism?How common is dwarfism&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/184038"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=184038"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/184038\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=184038"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=184038"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=184038"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}