These abnormally short legs are a mutation that should be bred OUT of these cats rather than perpetuated because it renders the animal inferior to the optimal anatomy of the species. Munchkin owners and breeders are selfish: They see only the "cutie pie" factor of the stunted limbs without any regard for how the animal's quality of life has been reduced. People should consider how "cute" their lives would be with stunted legs! PETA should network with breeders on these issues.
I am looking for a cat that I can hunt with, this seems to be the ideal choice. I will probably choose the rug hugger, as they will be less noticeable by the children I am stalking.
People! I need help! I had dogs before but I want to try something new like a cat, they are so beatiful and elegant! could someone tell me what is a great first time cat?
I'm planning on getting munchkins for breeding in the distant future :P They're gorgeous and wonderful critters, and I know where my first will be from xD Expensive tho
oh, my goodness! I wanna cry! I used to have a munchkin kitty, his name was Kirby but we changed his name from Little Man. He was the sweetest cat ever. His front legs were really short, but he had huge paws, eyes and nose. he was beautiful though
@eva6388 Check google. If you're anywhere near Queensland, Australia, I would recommend Pawtique Munchkins from Mackay (: I follow Angela's group on facebook, beautiful high-quality cats come from there
My mom ended up with some kind of a munchkin mix when she rescued a kitten from the shelter. This kitty is the most gregarious, loving, spoiled princess of a cat I've ever known! Her legs are the medium shortness, but her tail was also broken when we was really little so that's pretty stumpy, too. She looks like a potato of a cat!
I have a standard munchkin and she was our first cat. We rescued her when she was just a few days old, but we didn't realize she was a munchkin until she got older. It took us a while to notice because her legs were somewhat close to normal size, but then we noticed that she just couldn't jump as high as our foster kitty (who's almost exactly the same size, but with longer legs.) We had always wanted a munchkin but didn't want to get a cat from a breeder, so it was a pleasant surprise(:
I personally would go to shelters to look for a cat... I'm sure one of them would catch a persons' fancy, regardless of taste. Their (the cat's) personality figures into it a lot also. Luckily, I like all types of cats. :)
@jermyang Nice advice. I'm in England and our tiny little local shelter had one of these guys in and didn't even know it. Angel she was called, absolute sweety. They didn't think anyone would take her for some time because of her 'congenital disorder' as they put it so she was with the long terms.
How do you *responsibly* breed a deformed cat??!! Selectively breeding for such an obviously dangerous genetic PROBLEM [what was the percentage of kitten mortality when breeding dwarf cat to dwarf cat? 40% -- that says PROBLEM loud and clear!] is totally irresponsible and selfish. The quality of life of any cat is much improved when they are given normal limbs with which to fulfill the natural lifestyle Nature intended for them. Being handicapped for the pleasure of humans is just wrong.
@leananshae Exactly! I'm glad to see that at least some people understand the cruelty of this whole concept. The very idea of intentionally breeding a handicapped animal because of its 'funny' appearance disgusts me! People who encourage this shouldn't call themselves animal lovers. If you truly love animals, you must care more about their welfare than their appearance! People who support such horrible ideas are insanely ignorant (or stupid) and need to open their eyes.
@Kzinix ... while I can understand your anger at the idea of 'designer' cats, it's a little misplaced here. Munchkins get their tiny legs from a completely safe genetic mutation that happened naturally. It's the same gene as dachsunds. It isn't handicapped in any way.
@KitsunenoHibi But why do they advise against breeding dwarf cat to dwarf cat if it's a perfectly safe genetic mutation? The kitten mortality percentage and the health of these cats really worry me. I can't understand why someone would actually encourage this.
@Kzinix Breeding two munchkin cats is only dangerous because they all have the same single genetic ancestor and there simply isn't enough genetic diversity to safely breed them to one another yet. It has nothing to do with the short gene itself. While I agree that there are too many animals without homes to warrant purposeful breeding of any kind, I cannot see munchkin cats as handicapped. They are as functional and happy as any other cat.
@Taalliesiin Most purebred cats would have been better off without humans manipulating their appearance. Look at 2:28, it's wrong to breed an animal for its beauty/cuteness rather than its health. If some breeds have certain health problems, nature is trying to tell you that there's something wrong with its 'design'! People ignore that: they go to a vet to get their pet patched up. No problem with a little surgery every now and then, right? As long as they can have dazzling pets... O_o
Most people who have a breed of cat are just probably people who have a domestic randombred cat that resembles a purebred. I recommend adopting. But personally iI buy because that is where the abandoned ones originally come from.
@TheTurboTV Spoken like a true animal lover! ;) People who really care about animals also give attention to the forgotten pets in animal shelters. Caring for an animal is not about taking care of the most fashionable pet, it's about looking after the pet that's right for you. I hate it how some people have a shallow look on living creatures, they aren't supposed to be cute accessories for your image.
I think I have a munchkin,but her legs aren't EXTREMELY short,but they are shorter than my other cats, but she's a sweetheart,and not a purebred either...
@SavaanahTrick: typical munchkins should be extremely easy to tell... look for short legs... no other cats have them... (ok... napoleons and bambinos have them too... but they are also bred from munchkins. :P
i guess there is NO 100% purebred munchkins. all munchkins are half munchkins or less because they are bred with regular cats so the gene pool is wider and kittens healthier. the short leg gene must be a dominant gene so it doesn't get lost during cross breeding.
Just adopted one from SPCR two days ago! So far, he's all the video said and much more! Such a cute kitty! Worth the seven hour round trip! They do have another one available. If you're close to Wisconsin, check out their website!
I'm a small person who lives in a small house meant for small people (No I am NOT a dwarf or anything like that.), now all I need is a pet that fits the same category. Yup! Time to get myself a Munchkin!
@GaijinPrincess Not illegal, just controversial. There's a lot of debate on the overall health of this breed, and the ethics behind deliberately breeding for stunted legs. Mentioning Munchkins around cat enthusiasts is likely to get either a very negative or very positive response, without much room for a middle ground.
none of the kittens in a munchkin litter are 'born dead' as they say. breeding two short legged cats CAN result in what's called a lethal allele, which means that the genes are not viable, won't create a foetus. so no dead cats are 'born'. munchkin to munchkin litters MAY be smaller due to this, but no kittens are killed, they simply are not created . Some breeders avoid mk to mk breeding simply because they want a larger litter, either way not all of the kittens bone will have short legsl
The ones with the super super short legs disturb me. It must be difficult for those cats to get around. I do like the ones with kinda short legs though :)
the breed standard does not allow for the mini, rug hugger, or whatever... the shortER leg is what a good breeder tries to keep. the standard munchkin has no trouble getting around, jumping, climbing, and out running it's long legged friends. trust me... the one chasing the laser in the animal planet video is my cat !
@brwneydgirl70 I'm in total agreement with you. extremes in any breed, any species is a recipe for possible trouble. If the munchkin is bred as it's naturally found, with shortER than usual legs, which are short, there are no issues. this trait has been part of the cat family for many thousands of years, probably an adaptive trait for dessert cats who had to burrow for safety, weather and water as well as food. burrowing animals frequently have shorter legs.
@brwneydgirl70 I have a rug hugger munchkin. I didn't buy him, he was a rescue. He is perfectly healthy and crazy fast! He can even jump over the 3.5ft dog gate we have to play with the dogs (both 80+ lbs). I love this cat
@heldenkatze they are actually faster, more agile than a long legged cat. think Maseratti, vs SUV... catching one who is determined to run is quite the chore at times.
Could someone help me? Im a young teenager who loves animals and im thinking of buying a cat but the problem is that i cant decide which cat should buy. I have watched many cat 101 videos but i just cant decide. So what i need help with is which cat should i buy? I want a intelligent, beautiful cat who can get along. I have never had a pet before and i know that its not that easy to deal with a cat but i really want one know so please could somebody give me any tips and types of cat breeds. :)
@bowtodaking Congratz on getting a new family member. In my opinion, you should go to your local animal shelter, and tell whoever is working that you want to see their cats and kittens, and what kind of cat you are looking for. You could find the perfect cat to your personality, and be saving a life. A breeder (usually) only cares about the money, and will be wayy more expensive than the shelter. If you want a purebred for breeding or contests, then thats another story. Good luck :) <3333
@bowtodaking Why do you only consider breeds? Of course it's your choice, but a normal cat is as good as any other special breed, if not better. Think about health problems first. Purebred cats often have health problems due to inbreeding and such - so normal cats are actually healthier than purebred cats in general. I would adopt from an animal shelter if I were you. You can find young cats and even purebreds in shelters and you would save a life. Good luck finding your new family member! =)
@bowtodaking as a long time cat owner my advice is to consider what cat you want and how they will fit in to your life style. Are you busy and feel better with a cat that can handle themselves? or have plenty of free time for an demanding cat? what will happen if your sick and can't take care of them? also will you be able to afford to take care of them? I suggest a shelter instead of a breeder its much cheaper and the cats are more loving and have more personality. all my cats are adopted. :)
@xRamenChickenx I wonder though, how can shelters be sure that the munchkin is a munchkin or a napolein or half muchkin half some other type of cat. I mean do they guess or take blood to analyze. Not saying I wouldnt go to a shelter to get a cat, just curious how it would work.
@SavaanahTrick normally they guess based on traits, and they go through so many temperament tests and enviroment tests they can tell what cat would be right for you no matter mixed or pure. and a cat doesn't need to be a munchkin, or any certain breed to be loving :)
I've been breeding Munchkins for over 10 years. I find that breeding to Persians is the most risky, not breeding to other Munchkins. What they don't mention is that a small percentage of offspring will have congenital heart/lung problems and not live past 4-6 weeks.
Sure, breeds such as this are incredibly cute but, I just wouldn't want this breed to exist for the fact that a cat would have to suffer from the disease which was mentioned in the video. Every time I see a cat which suffers from genetic disorders, yet it is still capable of being happy; ignorant as to what afflicts it, a tear comes to my eyes as if I'm watching a grand tragic movie. Happiness amongst what should be sadness is pure tragedy, in my opinion. I do love cats.
at least you dont have to worry about dust under your couch
JustinTheJT 1 day ago 2
Do munchkins shed alot?
DoozyJr 1 day ago
HAHAHAH so cute
esainty666 2 days ago
I would get one of these but unfortunately, they are banned in my country...
MrAmokz 3 days ago
@MrAmokz WHY?!?!?!
serasvictoria2925 2 days ago
munchkin kittens are the cutest animals i have ever seen
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These abnormally short legs are a mutation that should be bred OUT of these cats rather than perpetuated because it renders the animal inferior to the optimal anatomy of the species. Munchkin owners and breeders are selfish: They see only the "cutie pie" factor of the stunted limbs without any regard for how the animal's quality of life has been reduced. People should consider how "cute" their lives would be with stunted legs! PETA should network with breeders on these issues.
ryan33bttm 3 days ago
I am looking for a cat that I can hunt with, this seems to be the ideal choice. I will probably choose the rug hugger, as they will be less noticeable by the children I am stalking.
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People! I need help! I had dogs before but I want to try something new like a cat, they are so beatiful and elegant! could someone tell me what is a great first time cat?
andypeluche96 1 week ago in playlist Cats 101
This is very helpful! Thank you SO much!!
FreefallingIsMyHobby 1 week ago
Can they go outside or do they have to be a indoor cat!
Lovemyrubygirl 1 week ago
I'm planning on getting munchkins for breeding in the distant future :P They're gorgeous and wonderful critters, and I know where my first will be from xD Expensive tho
Alis0n140 1 week ago
If I got a munchkin cat, I'd probably be the jerk that would name him Tyrion. lol
heavensmile01 1 week ago
Lol, I got a dog treat ad from a cat video.
SuperKittyKatKitty 2 weeks ago
0:28 What the hell is that?
Lystfiskerjens 2 weeks ago
@Lystfiskerjens
What, the bald snazzy looking guy?
Numiful 2 weeks ago
oh, my goodness! I wanna cry! I used to have a munchkin kitty, his name was Kirby but we changed his name from Little Man. He was the sweetest cat ever. His front legs were really short, but he had huge paws, eyes and nose. he was beautiful though
samispock 2 weeks ago
Hi! Does anyone know where I can find a munchkin? Know any breeders?
eva6388 2 weeks ago
@eva6388 Check google. If you're anywhere near Queensland, Australia, I would recommend Pawtique Munchkins from Mackay (: I follow Angela's group on facebook, beautiful high-quality cats come from there
Alis0n140 1 week ago
gorgous and so diffrent breed of cat <3
animalvidsforyou 3 weeks ago
sweety:))
redrose111100 3 weeks ago
i want one!!!!
baybaby121 3 weeks ago
My mom ended up with some kind of a munchkin mix when she rescued a kitten from the shelter. This kitty is the most gregarious, loving, spoiled princess of a cat I've ever known! Her legs are the medium shortness, but her tail was also broken when we was really little so that's pretty stumpy, too. She looks like a potato of a cat!
latieplolo 3 weeks ago
I have a standard munchkin and she was our first cat. We rescued her when she was just a few days old, but we didn't realize she was a munchkin until she got older. It took us a while to notice because her legs were somewhat close to normal size, but then we noticed that she just couldn't jump as high as our foster kitty (who's almost exactly the same size, but with longer legs.) We had always wanted a munchkin but didn't want to get a cat from a breeder, so it was a pleasant surprise(:
pretendthisisfiction 3 weeks ago
I have a munchkin and I LOVE him!!
purgal20 1 month ago
I WANT ONE!!!!! Dx
GuineapigHamsterLove 1 month ago
and how long will it be before irresponsible breeders ruin them?
obrina98 1 month ago
To be honest... id rather a normal, long legged, old haggered cat with bald patches from a shelter.
Amy1993paws 1 month ago
Does it give them joint problems? Or pain when walking at some point?
Amy1993paws 1 month ago
mix of eyes probably came from angora or turkish van
noobifyjr 1 month ago
Awwww :) I've wanted one of these for a while. No munchkin breeders where I live though.
lyndsie92 1 month ago
low rider kitty x3!
SteampunkMadHatter 1 month ago 3
rug hugger sounds so cruel
THEnoaliens 1 month ago
I love cats made of spare parts :)
Hadra568 1 month ago
Jeah. Let's breed animals with disorders because they're "cute". MURICA!
backstab84 1 month ago 2
i want one of these cats soooo badly.
i have a welsh corgi, too, so i guess i like to go for the short animals. lol
EmixEmergency 1 month ago
I personally would go to shelters to look for a cat... I'm sure one of them would catch a persons' fancy, regardless of taste. Their (the cat's) personality figures into it a lot also. Luckily, I like all types of cats. :)
screenpuller 1 month ago
Is it normal to have a serious mental addiction to these videos?
3DpI 2 months ago 3
2:49
look at its eyes its cute
VenusAngeletic 2 months ago
Like, if you LOVE the baby meows!!!!!!!!!!
sonicaze97 2 months ago
nice cat :D
zelipapa112 2 months ago
0:47 i fell in loveeeee *O* beautiful kitty
cottoneko 2 months ago
@cottoneko *High pitched kitten* Mew! Mew!
TsanZan 2 months ago
I wish I could have one..... Do they sell them in Europe?
LudicrousPlatypus 2 months ago
So cute! But I would never buy one to encourage breeding. (though if I saw one at a shelter I would nab it up in a second).
FrailShiver 3 months ago
"cat behaviour consultant" sounds like the creepiest/saddest career one may aspire.
fullspellcaster 3 months ago
@fullspellcaster people don't say "cat whisperer" much these days
deinarts 2 months ago
2:51 different eyecolor!!! O.o
MistyXGary 3 months ago 40
@MistyXGary Same at 1:49 (:
SunnyEspeon 1 month ago
@MistyXGary i think its blind in one eye cus the blue eye looks flickted :3
AnimeGirl5445 1 month ago
@MistyXGary heterochromia cat
Demyxthemystic 1 month ago in playlist Cats 101
@MistyXGary It's called heterochromnia...I think I may have mispelled that but yea, it's also possible in humans.
KeepingYouAlive 3 weeks ago
@KeepingYouAlive i have two different colored eyes :p
Minnkie 2 weeks ago
0:28 MR. T'S HALF-BLACK HOMOSEXUAL STEP-BROTHER lol
nextVTgenerati0n 3 months ago
THIS CAT HAS TO BE THE BEST CAT EVER (LOVE IT'S NAME)!!!!!!!!!
mistyblackcat09 3 months ago in playlist Cats 101
awwwwwwww
shevdiam5 3 months ago
Omg, that's so cute
MajaF93 3 months ago
trololollolol,olololol yehahahaha yeyeyeyeyeye hahahahahahaaa lololoololololololo its so cutee!
marineunit2121 3 months ago
cuuuuuuute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-)
vlad5600 3 months ago
I want a cat like that but they are sooooo expensive o_O
wollkatze 3 months ago
THEY'RE SO CUTE OHMYGOD.
EmilyDelayne 3 months ago
Why does my munchkin contradict everything they just said? The only thing they said, and she does is run, a lot. And very loudly at that.
DashronTheGreat 3 months ago
@DashronTheGreat Mine too!! Every time he runs it sounds a little bit like Thumper. Thump thump thump thump
purgal20 1 month ago
EWWW! 2:34
sporetv56 3 months ago
@sporetv56 i guess u will never be a docter
karlaherrera99 3 months ago
I want a rughugger <3
ColdHeartedRose1 4 months ago
God I want a rug hugger so bad!
MistressVixen 4 months ago
I won't judge, but you really should go to the shelter if you want a cat.
jermyang 4 months ago 137
@jermyang (just adding to her comment) Even if you want a specific breed, if you look around enough you can find it in a shelter or rescue.
KarayanDesdemona 2 months ago
@jermyang agreed, you save a llife with that.
mkocja5a 1 month ago
@jermyang Nah. Im going get one from a breeder :)
69southpole 1 month ago
@jermyang Nice advice. I'm in England and our tiny little local shelter had one of these guys in and didn't even know it. Angel she was called, absolute sweety. They didn't think anyone would take her for some time because of her 'congenital disorder' as they put it so she was with the long terms.
GeordieTerrier 1 month ago
@jermyang or a dog.....
theEmmama95 1 month ago
its name makes it even cuter! <3
HiddenMelodyy 4 months ago
yes dont step on it :D
nayeem05 4 months ago
any tips for taking care of a munchkin???
BomberBally 4 months ago
@BomberBally Don't put too much litter in the box. If their feet sink in even a little bit they don't have room to squat.
purgal20 1 month ago
im getting one soon
i cant wait
BomberBally 4 months ago
I really want one of these cats but I'm finding it hard to find a breeder in Washington state :'(
WebkinzLuver413 4 months ago
Neko Daisuki <3 !!!!:)
uekiYoshiro 4 months ago
How do you *responsibly* breed a deformed cat??!! Selectively breeding for such an obviously dangerous genetic PROBLEM [what was the percentage of kitten mortality when breeding dwarf cat to dwarf cat? 40% -- that says PROBLEM loud and clear!] is totally irresponsible and selfish. The quality of life of any cat is much improved when they are given normal limbs with which to fulfill the natural lifestyle Nature intended for them. Being handicapped for the pleasure of humans is just wrong.
leananshae 4 months ago
@leananshae So you're ok with it happening to dogs, but not cats? Is your brain just a squeeky toy?
CappelliRossi 4 months ago
@leananshae Exactly! I'm glad to see that at least some people understand the cruelty of this whole concept. The very idea of intentionally breeding a handicapped animal because of its 'funny' appearance disgusts me! People who encourage this shouldn't call themselves animal lovers. If you truly love animals, you must care more about their welfare than their appearance! People who support such horrible ideas are insanely ignorant (or stupid) and need to open their eyes.
Kzinix 4 months ago
@Kzinix ... while I can understand your anger at the idea of 'designer' cats, it's a little misplaced here. Munchkins get their tiny legs from a completely safe genetic mutation that happened naturally. It's the same gene as dachsunds. It isn't handicapped in any way.
KitsunenoHibi 3 months ago
@KitsunenoHibi But why do they advise against breeding dwarf cat to dwarf cat if it's a perfectly safe genetic mutation? The kitten mortality percentage and the health of these cats really worry me. I can't understand why someone would actually encourage this.
Kzinix 3 months ago
@Kzinix Breeding two munchkin cats is only dangerous because they all have the same single genetic ancestor and there simply isn't enough genetic diversity to safely breed them to one another yet. It has nothing to do with the short gene itself. While I agree that there are too many animals without homes to warrant purposeful breeding of any kind, I cannot see munchkin cats as handicapped. They are as functional and happy as any other cat.
Taalliesiin 3 months ago
@Taalliesiin Most purebred cats would have been better off without humans manipulating their appearance. Look at 2:28, it's wrong to breed an animal for its beauty/cuteness rather than its health. If some breeds have certain health problems, nature is trying to tell you that there's something wrong with its 'design'! People ignore that: they go to a vet to get their pet patched up. No problem with a little surgery every now and then, right? As long as they can have dazzling pets... O_o
Kzinix 3 months ago
@leananshae Tell a ferret hes handicapped.
kydrice 3 months ago
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@kydrice "Tell a ferret hes handicapped." When people start breeding them to have long legs, I will.
leananshae 3 months ago
@kydrice A ferret's body is supposed to be like that, your example is less relevant for this issue.
Kzinix 3 months ago
I MUST HAVE! <3 i love munchkin cats! so adorable!
heath94 4 months ago
So cute. Don't you just hate it?
Bastista1 4 months ago
Is it just me or are almost all the cats "first" found in the US. Almost that is. Just saying..
DeeYaz1994 4 months ago
1:48 blue and green eyes
Bar0c 4 months ago
I showed this to my mom and told her I wanted one and she was just like totally shocked by this cat xD
jrmanwill1 5 months ago
that sucks for the breed they can die from a bone problem shit dude thank god for the AMERICAN CURL
HEAVYMETALGODS86feb9 5 months ago
thumbs up if you noticed two different eye colors on the cat at 1:49
djliquorish 5 months ago
Most people who have a breed of cat are just probably people who have a domestic randombred cat that resembles a purebred. I recommend adopting. But personally iI buy because that is where the abandoned ones originally come from.
PurebloodAnimallover 5 months ago
They represent the Lolipop hills, the lolipop hills...
Koops2245 5 months ago
I thought it said Mupkin LOL
WitchGirl94 5 months ago
I will only get a special breed cat if I get the chance, I prefer to save cats from shelters first, those are the cats who need love.
TheTurboTV 5 months ago
@TheTurboTV Spoken like a true animal lover! ;) People who really care about animals also give attention to the forgotten pets in animal shelters. Caring for an animal is not about taking care of the most fashionable pet, it's about looking after the pet that's right for you. I hate it how some people have a shallow look on living creatures, they aren't supposed to be cute accessories for your image.
Kzinix 5 months ago
I love my two munchkins!
saceismyname 5 months ago
i want one :D
groyHD 5 months ago
I think I have a munchkin,but her legs aren't EXTREMELY short,but they are shorter than my other cats, but she's a sweetheart,and not a purebred either...
MsRandomnotes1 5 months ago
@SavaanahTrick: typical munchkins should be extremely easy to tell... look for short legs... no other cats have them... (ok... napoleons and bambinos have them too... but they are also bred from munchkins. :P
i guess there is NO 100% purebred munchkins. all munchkins are half munchkins or less because they are bred with regular cats so the gene pool is wider and kittens healthier. the short leg gene must be a dominant gene so it doesn't get lost during cross breeding.
Perissis 6 months ago
14 people are ashamed of being short.
KaiteKaPOW 6 months ago in playlist More videos from AnimalPlanetTV
Just adopted one from SPCR two days ago! So far, he's all the video said and much more! Such a cute kitty! Worth the seven hour round trip! They do have another one available. If you're close to Wisconsin, check out their website!
Perissis 6 months ago
munchkin + toyger= EPICNESS
trainmaster555 6 months ago
lovely cats :3
KoTowaty 6 months ago
1:48 check out that cats eyes.
kekeke01 6 months ago
"A pregnant munchkin named Blackberry was discovered under a pickup truck in Louisiana..." All the best stories start out that way...
KatyPetLuvr 6 months ago
Their feet- SO CUTE !XD
gabbiebabyee 6 months ago
I'm a small person who lives in a small house meant for small people (No I am NOT a dwarf or anything like that.), now all I need is a pet that fits the same category. Yup! Time to get myself a Munchkin!
WeLiveToComment 6 months ago
I thought these cats are illegal to breed.
GaijinPrincess 6 months ago
@GaijinPrincess Not illegal, just controversial. There's a lot of debate on the overall health of this breed, and the ethics behind deliberately breeding for stunted legs. Mentioning Munchkins around cat enthusiasts is likely to get either a very negative or very positive response, without much room for a middle ground.
16Nire61 6 months ago
@16Nire61 Wow this was an informative and friendly comment...on youtube? is the world ending! lol Thanks for the info ^_^
GaijinPrincess 6 months ago
@GaijinPrincess I try to be friendly most of the time. :) And you're welcome!
16Nire61 6 months ago
There illegal to be bought in california
sxystar41 6 months ago
this cat looks stupid im sorry
busa89 6 months ago
i like this
rhesusmonkeys 6 months ago
what if your home has no rug / carpet and you get a rug hugger munchkin :D
potatoman08 6 months ago
@potatoman08 then you've got a dust mop.
southsiren 6 months ago
i neeeeeeeeeed that cat :"( i cant find it anywhere :"(
MadHatter887 6 months ago
KAWAII!!!! as if the munchkin would say . . . follow the yellow brick road ^.^
crimsonjones4eva 7 months ago
i didn't know there were so many kinds of cats, I grew up with and only ever have/ had dogs
poopmonkey48 7 months ago
00:46
WHERE ARE YOUR LEGS? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!
TROLLERSDELIGHT 7 months ago
12 people have no hearts ::::::::::::::::::::
HeartButerfly 7 months ago
OH MY GOD!!! O.O I WANT ONE!!!!
AbsentInside 7 months ago
Sounds like a baby name!
mrsmcmjlm 7 months ago
I think my dog qualified as a rug hugger. Lol
Shewolf134 7 months ago
i found myself saying "awww!" a lot while watching this :D
MintChocolateCow 7 months ago
they are freaking disturbing!
abbielovesoasis 7 months ago
none of the kittens in a munchkin litter are 'born dead' as they say. breeding two short legged cats CAN result in what's called a lethal allele, which means that the genes are not viable, won't create a foetus. so no dead cats are 'born'. munchkin to munchkin litters MAY be smaller due to this, but no kittens are killed, they simply are not created . Some breeders avoid mk to mk breeding simply because they want a larger litter, either way not all of the kittens bone will have short legsl
thecatmom12 7 months ago
The ones with the super super short legs disturb me. It must be difficult for those cats to get around. I do like the ones with kinda short legs though :)
brwneydgirl70 7 months ago
@brwneydgirl70
the breed standard does not allow for the mini, rug hugger, or whatever... the shortER leg is what a good breeder tries to keep. the standard munchkin has no trouble getting around, jumping, climbing, and out running it's long legged friends. trust me... the one chasing the laser in the animal planet video is my cat !
thecatmom12 7 months ago
@thecatmom12 Yeah I just don't really like the ones that have super super teeny legs. I like to ones with kinda small but not too small legs
brwneydgirl70 7 months ago
@brwneydgirl70 I'm in total agreement with you. extremes in any breed, any species is a recipe for possible trouble. If the munchkin is bred as it's naturally found, with shortER than usual legs, which are short, there are no issues. this trait has been part of the cat family for many thousands of years, probably an adaptive trait for dessert cats who had to burrow for safety, weather and water as well as food. burrowing animals frequently have shorter legs.
thecatmom12 7 months ago
@brwneydgirl70 I have a rug hugger munchkin. I didn't buy him, he was a rescue. He is perfectly healthy and crazy fast! He can even jump over the 3.5ft dog gate we have to play with the dogs (both 80+ lbs). I love this cat
purgal20 1 month ago
Have you ever ask the cats, if they want that short legs?? I'm sure they wil answered with a "no" -breeding of defects- is the wrong way!
vronithebanditmahoni 7 months ago
AW! thats adorable! i want one because since they r little they will get along with my shih tzu!
laurenANDchloe1314 7 months ago
cat they still hunt?
heldenkatze 7 months ago
@heldenkatze they are actually faster, more agile than a long legged cat. think Maseratti, vs SUV... catching one who is determined to run is quite the chore at times.
thecatmom12 7 months ago
i actualy like persian cats but munchkins are really cute!
zaharius69 7 months ago
@bytodaking
I'd suggest a Maine Coon. Easy to take care of, loving and despite being a pure-breed, has very few health issues
(Also very big)
TheMysteriouswatcher 7 months ago
I want one
MegaChozen123 7 months ago
I can has one?
ChocBlurr 7 months ago
i got a munchkin kitty today
CRABZO1 7 months ago
Pause at 2:05 to see my penis length
philsense 8 months ago
@2:15 I'm not picky. I'd do her.
barreltrollololol 8 months ago 2
@barreltrollololol Good luck. I bet she has a lot of suitors.
philsense 8 months ago
I wonder what the people of ancient egypt thought about munchkins..
ChocBlurr 8 months ago
Lol, the midgets of the cat world. xD
punksk8r1792 8 months ago
THEEEY R SOO ADORABBLLEEE!!! <3
horsefriend1234 8 months ago in playlist Cats 101
D'AAAWH!!
XxUpInTheSkyXx 8 months ago
Thier FUCKIN ADORABLE
RayearthNinja 8 months ago
I WANT A RUG HUGGER MUNCHKIN!! So cute
Runningtalon 8 months ago
I think this would be the perfect cat for me...I'm quite short :P
MissGravesBlogs 8 months ago
Leave it to us Lousianians to find a genetically mutated cat underneath a rusty pick-up truck.
PSHYCOCHIPMUNK 8 months ago
Could someone help me? Im a young teenager who loves animals and im thinking of buying a cat but the problem is that i cant decide which cat should buy. I have watched many cat 101 videos but i just cant decide. So what i need help with is which cat should i buy? I want a intelligent, beautiful cat who can get along. I have never had a pet before and i know that its not that easy to deal with a cat but i really want one know so please could somebody give me any tips and types of cat breeds. :)
bowtodaking 8 months ago
@bowtodaking maybe a domestic shorthair or a bengal i liked em both
19sharpie 8 months ago
@bowtodaking Congratz on getting a new family member. In my opinion, you should go to your local animal shelter, and tell whoever is working that you want to see their cats and kittens, and what kind of cat you are looking for. You could find the perfect cat to your personality, and be saving a life. A breeder (usually) only cares about the money, and will be wayy more expensive than the shelter. If you want a purebred for breeding or contests, then thats another story. Good luck :) <3333
Runningtalon 8 months ago 7
@bowtodaking Why do you only consider breeds? Of course it's your choice, but a normal cat is as good as any other special breed, if not better. Think about health problems first. Purebred cats often have health problems due to inbreeding and such - so normal cats are actually healthier than purebred cats in general. I would adopt from an animal shelter if I were you. You can find young cats and even purebreds in shelters and you would save a life. Good luck finding your new family member! =)
Kzinix 8 months ago 14
@bowtodaking as a long time cat owner my advice is to consider what cat you want and how they will fit in to your life style. Are you busy and feel better with a cat that can handle themselves? or have plenty of free time for an demanding cat? what will happen if your sick and can't take care of them? also will you be able to afford to take care of them? I suggest a shelter instead of a breeder its much cheaper and the cats are more loving and have more personality. all my cats are adopted. :)
xRamenChickenx 8 months ago 28
@xRamenChickenx I'd pick a shelter cat, but they rarely have those pretty hairless cats.
lesleyhenriquez 6 months ago
@lesleyhenriquez sometimes all you need is a cat looking for a home :)
xRamenChickenx 6 months ago
@xRamenChickenx I wonder though, how can shelters be sure that the munchkin is a munchkin or a napolein or half muchkin half some other type of cat. I mean do they guess or take blood to analyze. Not saying I wouldnt go to a shelter to get a cat, just curious how it would work.
SavaanahTrick 6 months ago
@SavaanahTrick normally they guess based on traits, and they go through so many temperament tests and enviroment tests they can tell what cat would be right for you no matter mixed or pure. and a cat doesn't need to be a munchkin, or any certain breed to be loving :)
xRamenChickenx 6 months ago
I've been breeding Munchkins for over 10 years. I find that breeding to Persians is the most risky, not breeding to other Munchkins. What they don't mention is that a small percentage of offspring will have congenital heart/lung problems and not live past 4-6 weeks.
jmorrowbel 8 months ago
@bobscreator12345 The dog form of a munchkin cat would be long haired weiner dogs. :)
Stormy3702 8 months ago
They are so cute and fuzzy
TheAbc123x123 8 months ago
I RLLY WANT A MUNCHKIN CAT NOW!!!!!!!!!! THERE SO CUTE AND TINY ^_^
LIGHTS4ever 8 months ago
Sure, breeds such as this are incredibly cute but, I just wouldn't want this breed to exist for the fact that a cat would have to suffer from the disease which was mentioned in the video. Every time I see a cat which suffers from genetic disorders, yet it is still capable of being happy; ignorant as to what afflicts it, a tear comes to my eyes as if I'm watching a grand tragic movie. Happiness amongst what should be sadness is pure tragedy, in my opinion. I do love cats.
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