Is it cruel to breed Munchkin cats?

Today, many people argue that breeding the Munchkin is unethical because it perpetuates physical deformities. Experts say that Munchkins are fine, health-wise. However, due to the controversy, the Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) and the American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) won’t recognize the Munchkin.

Is Munchkin a natural breed?

“The Munchkin is a cat breed that sprang from a natural genetic mutation. The Munchkin’s short legs turned out to have a dominant inheritance pattern, similar to Corgis and Dachshunds. The breed achieved full recognition by the International Cat Association in 2003.

Is it inhumane to breed cats?

Inbreeding causes painful and life-threatening genetic defects in “purebred” dogs and cats, including crippling hip dysplasia, blindness, deafness, heart defects, skin problems, and epilepsy. Distorting animals for specific physical features also causes severe health problems.

Are Munchkin cats aggressive?

Munchkins are active, friendly cats who typically get along with children and other pets. These curious kittens love to explore the world around them—they’ll even perch on their hind legs like a rabbit to get a better view! These cats are known to keep a fun-loving, kittenish attitude well into adulthood.

How much are munchkin cats worth?

Breed Information
Kitten Prices	Average $1000 – $2000 USD Munchkin kittens coming from reputable breeders, with high quality, beautiful bodies and beautiful coat will cost between $1500 and $3500. Since more and more people want to care for this controversial breed, their prices continue to increase.

Are munchkin cats aggressive?

Do Munchkin cats have health issues?

Although Munchkin cats, when taken care of, can live about 12 to 15 years on average, 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.

Can you breed a Munchkin cat with a regular cat?

Breeders intentionally breed Munchkin cats with regular-sized cats or cats who are just naturally shorter and do not have the Munchkin gene to produce kittens with short legs. Since only one parent has the mutation, the kittens can survive and be sold for a high price.

Why do munchkin cats have short legs?

The short legs of the Munchkin cat come from a dominant genetic mutation. This gene is referred to as a “lethal” gene because if two Munchkin cats mate and both pass on the dominant gene, the kittens will not survive.

What causes a Munchkin cat to sink in the chest?

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. Munchkin cats are also susceptible to pectus excavatum, or a concave chest. This causes the breastbone to sink in.

Would you breed a cat with short legs for TICA?

One TICA judge even resigned because of the questionable ethics of breeding a cat with a genetic deformity intentionally. When it comes down to it, breeding a cat with short legs is done only to please humans, not for the benefit of cats. Sure they may look cute to some.