WHAT IS A MUNCHKIN?
The Munchkin, or Dwarf cat, is a naturally occurring domestic cat breed characterized by unusually short legs.

DISCOVERED IN AMERICA
Although the Munchkins have only recently been discovered by the cat fancy, cats with short legs are not new to the
scientific world.   The first Munchkin discovered here in the United States was by Sandra Hochenedel of Rayville,
Louisiana in 1983.  Sandra was in pursuit of a pet cat for her three children. She found Blackberry, a pregnant female cat living beneath a truck in a rural area. Back at home, Sandra was astonished when she realized the cat was unlike any other cat she ever had seen. This extraordinary cat had body movements that were ferret-like with dwarf legs.  Blackberry proudly presented Sandra's family with several litters, each litter included short and long-legged kittens. One day
Blackberry vanished.  Sandra feared the trait was lost again, but it was not, the gene pool was retrieved from Blackberry kittens that previously had been given away. Several
colonies have been established which now span multiple
generations.

PERSONALITY
Munchkins have very sweet, kitten-like personalities. And they will keep their kittenish ways all their lives. They are very affectionate, playful, and love to be around people, other cats and dogs.  Munchkins are not aggressive cats, but are very social and out-going.  They enjoy the company of other animals and adapt well to most circumstances. Have you ever gotten a kitten and wished it would stay little, playful and cute forever?  Then try a Munchkin... the "kitten forever" cat!