The Munchkin cat or Sausage cat is a newer breed of cat characterized by its very short legs, which are caused by a natural genetic mutation. The Munchkin is considered to be the original breed of dwarf cats.

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In this video, we are counting down the top 10 facts about the Munchkin Cat that you might not know.

A Quick Overview:
Origin: The United States
Length: 7 to 10 inches
Weight: 6 to 9 pounds
Life Expectancy: 1215 years

The Munchkin is a relatively new breed of cat characterized by its very short legs, which are caused by a naturally occurring genetic mutation. It has been named after the "munchkin" doughnut. Much controversy erupted over the breed when it was recognized by The International Cat Association in 1995 with critics voicing concern over potential health and mobility issues.

The Munchkin is generally described as a sweetnatured, playful, peopleoriented, outgoing, and intelligent cat that responds well to being handled. The shortness of their legs does not seem to interfere with their running and leaping abilities. Munchkin or dwarf cats with pituitary dwarfism are incredibly rare. This type of dwarfism appears in cats whose pituitary glands cannot produce enough growth hormone (GH).

The pituitary gland of this type of dwarf cat may not be able to produce GH due to cysts, underdevelopment of the gland, tumors, or an infection. When cats have this particular type of dwarfism, there are, unfortunately, a myriad of health issues that come along with it.

Kittens affected by pituitary dwarfism can’t grow at a healthy rate and will look like runts of their litters. These cats will also have softer teeth and retain their soft kitten hair longer due to the lack of GH. Pituitary dwarfism may lead to slower mental development, as well.

Since so many vital organs are affected by the growth hormones created by the pituitary gland, kittens with pituitary dwarfism will not be able to lead a long life. Often, when cats have pituitary dwarfism, they also have other hormone imbalances like hypothyroidism and hypoadrenocorticism.

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