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	Munchkin cat
		The Munchkin cat is a relatively new breed created by a random mutation that produced a midget cat with extremely short legs.
		Because of their small stature, munchkins are not particularly adept at climbing or jumping and they are ONLY suitable to be indoor cats, although they are reported to be extremely active, agile and fast runners.
		The cat, Blackberry, was pregnant and half of her kittens were born short-legged.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/mu/Munchkin_cat.html (224 words)

	Munchkin Cat
		Although the short legged cats from Europe seem to have disappeared, the trait reappeared in New England in the 1970's and in Louisiana in the 1980's.
		As with any cat, the conditions under which it is raised and the amount of attention given during kittenhood are also factors in the temperament.
		Munchkins should be a medium sized cat, not appearing to resemble a miniature version of a purebred.
	www.moggies.co.uk /breeds/munchkin.html (538 words)

	Munchkin Cat (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Since cat fanciers got their first glimpse of this dwarfish feline at a show at New York's Madison Square Garden in 1991, the breed has created quite a stir, and its acceptance is not unanimous.
		The Munchkin's shortened legs are caused by a spontaneous dominant mutation that has appeared before--in England in the 1930s and in Russia in the 1950s.
		Munchkins are still a breed in progress; most major breed associations do not recognize them for competition.
	www.geocities.com /pndtpa/breeds/Munchkin.htm (204 words)

	Munchkin Cat
		Cats use their claws for climbing and for defence and usually keep them in immaculate condition.
		Cats may often sharpen their claws on a tree in the garden, but some select furniture in the house and the resultant damage can be severe.
		Robinson's Genetics for Cat Breeders and Veterinarians 4th Edition is an essential purchase for all breeders of pedigreed cats, practising small animal veterinarians and veterinary undergraduates.
	www.johnpayne.portraitcorner.co.uk /cat-breeds/Munchkin-Cat.htm (658 words)

	Munchkin Cats
		The Munchkin cat is a relatively new breed created by a random mutation that produced a cat with extremely short legs.
		The munchkin gene is an autosomal dominant one.
		Because only heterozygous munchkin cats survive to pass on the gene all litters can be a mix of standard and non-standard munchkins.
	www.petsonline.com.au /Munchkin.aspx (381 words)

	Munchkin pedigree cat breed profile
		Munchkins at Catoninetail Cattery are bred by Kate Bynum.
		Munchkins are registered with The International Cat Association showable in the NBC (new breed or colour) class, and United Feline Organisation showable in championship.
		Munchkins are defiantly exquisite cats full of cat adventurousness that all cat lovers appreciate, fully equipped with personality plus some, palsy-walsy, self-assured, and trainable to walk with a bounce on a leash.
	www.catsinfo.com /munchkin.html (665 words)

	Munchkin Breeders - Kittens - Sandkats Cattery
		It is a naturally occurring domestic cat breed with unusually short legs, a spontaneous change in the genetic heritage of the cat has introduced a gene similar to that seen in Corgi's, Dachshund and Basset Hound.
		The Munchkins are shown for championship in the American Association of Cat Enthusiasts (AACE) and the United Feline Organization (UFO).
		Munchkins are not new to the world, but are new to the Cat Fancy.
	www.sandkats.com /history.htm (479 words)

	PfsstCats Munchkin Origin
		But in these cats, only the front limbs were affected, while the hind limbs appeared to be of normal size; therefore, the term "foreleg micromelia" was given to this generation of cats, often called "Kanagroo Cats" by the layperson of this time period.
		These cats were reported as "healthy" and "could move very quickly." These cats seem to have had a type of dwarfism like the Munchkin cats of today, with one very important difference.
		The Munchkin cat of today has both "foreleg and hindleg micromelia," if we were to implore this earlier term--meaning, that both the front limbs and back limbs of the cat are of the same short length, making a more desirable little cat.
	www.arbbs.net /~pfsstcat/mk_origin.html (541 words)

	Munchkin Cats - Your guide to the Munchkin cat breed
		As early as 1944, munchkin cats were spotted in the cat population.
		With its short legs there are some concerns that the munchkin cat may suffer from back or spinal problems, however current research doesn't indicate that short legs in cats will lead to any spinal issues.
		The front legs of munchkin cats are bowed but this doesn't prevent the munchkin cat from climbing activities, although they may be limited in their jumping capabilities.
	www.kittykondo.com /munchkin.htm (243 words)

	Cats for sale, Kittens for sale, Cat breeders on CatsForYou.com
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		New kitten buyers can find specific cat breed information to decide which cat breed will be suitable for their household, with specific information about the appearance, pet behavior, animal traits, and habits of numerous breeds of cats.
	catsforyou.com (696 words)

	Atadbithshort Cattery - Munchkins
		The munchkin is not the only cat with short legs; the jaguarundi, is a small South American cat with a slender, elongated body and short legs.
		Cats in love care little about leg length and the munchkins have no trouble competing with its long legged rivals for mating opportunities.
		Litters of kittens born to either a male or female munchkin are, on average, half short-legged.
	www.users.bigpond.com /munchkin.cat/munchkin.html (625 words)

	Munchkin - Munchkin Cat - Munchkin Kitten - Munchkin Cat Breeders
		Munchkin cat breed is recently accepted, naturally occurring, short-legged breed.
		Munchkin is a naturally occurring, domestic cat breed characterized by unusually short legs.
		Munchkins have plush, all-weather, resilient coats with a lustrous, silky Appearance.
	pets.iloveindia.com /cats/cat-breed/munchkin.html (194 words)

	Munchkin Cat Breed Information
		The Munchkin cat is a relatively new breed created by a random mutation that produced a cat with
		The Munchkin breed is not recognised by all registering associations and is specifically banned by the Fédération International Féline FIFe and other European registries, but it is accepted by The International Cat Association (TICA).
		The munchkin cat is shorter than a standard domestic, but in all other respects it is identical, genetically and in size and overall appearance.
	www.usapetstoday.com /munchkin.htm (331 words)

	Munchkin cats and kittens
		The Munchkin cat was rediscovered by a loving mother who wanted a cat for her beloved three children way back in the 1980s in Rayville Louisiana.
		Cat lovers often say that a Munchkin is the ideal indoor pet, not just because of its outgoing and social personality but also because of its adventurous nature.
		The movement of a Munchkin cat is said to be comparable to that of a ferret with a dwarf legs.
	www.cat-urine.net /munchkin_cat.html (375 words)

	Munchkin CAT BREEDERS
		One such cat was also reported in the Soviet Union in the 1950s and dubbed the “Stalingrad Kangaroo Cat” for its tendency to sit up on its haunches.
		Since LaFrance’s cats were allowed free access to the outdoors and were not altered, a feral population of Munchkins occurred around Monroe, where they apparently competed very well with their long-legged friends for prey and mating opportunities.
		The conformation for the Munchkin Long-hair is the same except that the Longhair bears a semi-long silky coat that sports a full flowing plume on the tail.
	www.breedersden.com /munchkin.htm (1266 words)

	Breedportrait Munchkin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		This extraordinary cat had body movements that were ferret-like with dwarf legs that resemble the Corgi dog.
		Munchkins are registered with The International Cat Association, and showable in the NBC class.
		They are defiantely exquisite cats full of cat adventures that all cat lovers appreciate, fully equipped with personality plus some, palsy-walsy, self-assured, trainable to walk with a bounce on a leash.
	www.catconnect.com /Int/Portrait/frri_munchkin-gb.htm (517 words)

	Munchkin Information
		A spontaneous change in the genetic heritage of the cat has introduced a gene which is similar to that seen in the Bassett Hound, Corgi, and Dachshund, which the Munchkin closely resembles in body style.
		Answer: Munchkins come in any color or hair length that can be found in the general cat population, as domestic cats are the background parents of Munchkins.
		Answer: Again, because the Munchkin's background is the general cat population, the Munchkin tends to be a pretty regular cat.
	www.munchkin.net /faq.html (847 words)

	Rassekatzen-Jahrbuch
		Munchkins are registered with The International Cat Association and United Feline Organization, and showable in the NBC class.
		They are defiantly exquisite cats full of cat adventurousness that all cat lovers appreciate, fully equipped with personality plus some, palsy-walsy, self-assured, and trainable to walk with a bounce on a leash.
		Munchkins are like all other cats except for their short legs.
	www.rassekatzen-jahrbuch.de /e-vor_munchkin.html (870 words)

	Munchkin: FBRL Breed Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		It is one of the newest breeds of cat, although short-legged cats have appeared throughout the 20th century in veterinary literature.
		Modern Munchkins can trace their ancestry to a fl short-legged cat named Blackberry, found living under a pickup truck in Louisiana in 1983.
		Munchkins were first exhibited in 1991 and was accepted for NBC (new breed or color) status in 1995.
	www.breedlist.com /munchkin-breeders.html (285 words)

	Munchkin cats sale Short Leg Cats short cats sale (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Munchkin Cats are not new to the world, but new to the cat fancy.
		The gene the munchkin cat carries is a spontaneous autosomal dominant mutation.
		Munchkin cats are more like dogs rather than you average lazy, lay around the house cat.
	www.shortlegcat.com /index.html (418 words)

	Chocolate Factory Cattery Munchkin Cat General Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The Munchkin is not expected to have any particular problems The effect of aging on the bones of the legs is presently being studied.
		The Munchkin is a cat, is a cat, is a cat-playing, jumping, or climbing.
		Munchkins love to sit and peek from under low objects such as chairs and couches or through window curtains outside from the back of a chair or couch to observe the world around them and beyond.
	www.munchkinkitty.com /general.html (590 words)

	Munchkin Cats Information - Munchkin Kittens - Munchkins
		If you are considering adding an Munchkin kitten or adult Munchkin cat to your family, Munchkin Cat and Kitten Central offers plenty of information to assist you in making an educated decision in the choice of the purrfect cat or kitten.
		Munchkin cats can have both short or long coats and come in a variety of colors and patterns.
		The Munchkin Cat is recognized as a new breed by the International Cat Association (TICA).
	www.cats-central.com /cat-breeds/munchkin-cat-breed-guide.html (838 words)

	Munchkin Cat Breed Profile - History, Temperament & Photos of the Munchkin Cat
		Munchkins are a naturally occurring cat, with unusually short legs that is caused by an autosomal dominant gene.
		The cat's movements were similar to a ferret, and inspite of the short legs, the cat was otherwise normal.
		Kari-Anne of MyMunchies Munchkins for the photos and providing me with much of the content in this article and to Helmi for the use of her photographs.
	www.cat-world.com.au /MunchkinCatBreedProfile.htm (761 words)

	Truth About Skookums - LaPerm Munchkins crosses
		Besides creating the Skookums, Munchkin breeders seem intent on making a short-legged variety of all recognized breeds and have crossed them with several other breeds, simply to produce kittens for resale, with no intent in developing these cats as a breed.
		Advertised as genetically miniature cat, currently mature cats are a similar size to Singapuras.
		Unlike short-legged dogs, Munchkin is apparently supposedly free of back problems, however it may be prone to chest/ribcage problems.
	www.lapermcats.info /skookums.htm (978 words)

	TheCatSite.com - Munchkin Cats
		The Munchkin Cat is a naturally occurring domestic cat with short legs.
		One of my favorite Munchkin quirks is when they play or just want to look at something; they stand on their rear legs similar to a Prairie Dog.
		The Munchkin is accepted for championship in 3 cat fancy organizations: AACE (American Association of Cat Enthusiasts), UFO (United Feline Organization), and TICA (The International Cat Association).
	www.thecatsite.com /Breeds/58/Munchkin-Cats.html (359 words)

	Munchkin cat
		If you love cats and have allergies these are the babies for you.
		Male and female rescued cats in all colors and ages are waiting for their forever homes.
		All cats are current on their vetting and come with full medical record.
	www.domesticsale.com /Classifieds/search/munchkin-cat (535 words)

	Ragdolls from Riverdolls Ragdolls
		The Munchkin cat is a short legged cat caused by a naturally occurring genetic mutation.
		Munchkins have not exhibited spinal problems associated with those canine breeds as the spine of a cat is physically different than the spine of a dog.
		Munchkins possess the same characteristics of the breed being very affectionate and social felines, possessing kitten-like personalities through-out their lives.
	www.riverdollsragdolls.com /munchkins.html (260 words)

	Munchkin
		It was nicknamed the “Dachshund cat” or “Basset cat.” Already by the 1930s, cats of the same type were reported in England but forgotten during World War II.
		These cats are named after the inhabitants of Munchkin Land in Fleming’s famous movie The Wizard of Oz (1939).
		The ancestors of today’s Munchkins are descended from Blackberry, a fl cat found in Louisiana around 1982.
	www.furrycritter.com /resources/cats/Munchkin.htm (239 words)

	Munchkin Cat For Sale
		For sale: Munchkin Cat that carries an odd eyed trait.
		she is a good cat and no trouble at all.
		she was from the first litter of our standard munchkin.
	www.moggies.co.uk /breeders/munchkin_cat.html (75 words)

	Munchkin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Munchkin's picture comes from the website of the Sydney Morning Herald, where it was included in a gallery of Fat Cats.
		All of the other cats look perfectly real, but then one arrives at Munchkin who really stands out from the crowd.
		Everyone I've shown the photo to has voted that Munchkin is fake, but I'd like to be able to find the tell-tale detail that proves Munchkin fake.
	www.museumofhoaxes.com /photos/munchkin.html (89 words)

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