Show Contentmononomi@feddit.nl261·2 years agoThat right cat’s legs are way too short, I think it’s in the breed
Show Contentpearsaltchocolatebar@discuss.online101·2 years agoIt’s dwarfism, so not really a breed although they’re called munchkin cats.
Show ContentPyr@lemmy.ca11·2 years agoAnd people do try to breed them on purpose. Even though the entire litter dies if both parents have the gene.
Show Contentpearsaltchocolatebar@discuss.online3·2 years agoAbsolutely, although it’s totally possible for it to happen naturally. So, not every munchkin is the result of poor breeding. But most likely are the result of inbreeding.
Show ContentJerb322@lemmy.world11·2 years agoYes, there is a reason why one never sees a stray short legged cat…
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That right cat’s legs are way too short, I think it’s in the breed
It’s dwarfism, so not really a breed although they’re called munchkin cats.
And people do try to breed them on purpose. Even though the entire litter dies if both parents have the gene.
Absolutely, although it’s totally possible for it to happen naturally. So, not every munchkin is the result of poor breeding. But most likely are the result of inbreeding.
Yes, there is a reason why one never sees a stray short legged cat…