Munchkin

These little teddy bears have their moments when they love a good old stroke. There’s a good chance they will come searching for affection by rubbing themselves against your hand, or they might just cling to you or come and sleep on your lap.

These pint-sized cats are not in any way affected by their size and are entirely capable of doing everything other cats do. So they, too, need regular periods of activity.

Munchkins are quite happy to stop and take five. They will have periods of rest throughout the day, much like all their feline fellows.

Although their short legs might limit the height they can jump compared to other breeds, this has no bearing on their mental abilities! Basset cats are just as adept as other cats at analysing situations and solving problems.

Of course this all depends on the kind of family these cats grow up in, but when they’ve been exposed to different types of people early on in their life, these little felines are generally sociable and friendly with visitors.

While they enjoy your company when they’re playing and during cuddle sessions, they don’t mind being left alone while you’re not around. They will just be very happy to see you when you get back!

Munchkins are not known for being any more or less vocal than other breeds.

Just because these cats are small, it doesn’t mean they don’t need to move! Like other cats, you must be sure to offer them mental and physical activities to keep them occupied and contribute to their wellbeing.

Although their little paws are quite capable of going about the same activities as other cats, the particular morphology of Munchkins can put them at a disadvantage when outside. Breeders tend to make them house cats (while still keeping them stimulated), which means they don’t really tend to run away. That said, you must always be vigilant, as curiosity may well take this cat to unknown territories...

These cats can occasionally (like several other breeds) be on the greedy side. The best thing is to monitor their caloric input to ensure that they maintain a healthy weight.

If both the cats are introduced in a way that respects their needs, Munchkins will get on well with other Munchkins, as well as different breeds.

As long as the cat and the dog are introduced in the right way, these little cats can get on very well with a canine companion. Since they’re lower down on their paws than a standard cat, and so are their jumps, you must be sure to adjust any hideaway spots to a suitable height, in case they need to have a bit of time out from the dog.

It is always important to teach children to respect the cat, as with any other species of animal. You must also be sure to teach them that the Munchkin is smaller than other breeds so must be handled with greater care and gentleness.

Even within the same breed, there are always variations from cat to cat, but these little cats can be a wonderful companion for a calmer person. But it is still important that the person is able to play with them regularly.