The Itty Bitty Kitty Committee

A dwarf cat is any domestic cat which has the condition of dwarfism due to a genetic mutation.

Unlike undersized cats of normal proportions, dwarf cats display symptoms of osteochondrodysplasiagenetic disorders of bone and cartilage, typically manifested as noticeably short legs

Dwarf cats are domestic cat breeds which have the condition of dwarfism due to a genetic mutation

The Munchkin is the founding breed of the chondrodysplastic (short-legged) dwarf cat. Through outcrossing the Munchkin with a variety of normally proportioned cats a substantial number of dwarf breeds have been developed.

The Munchkin

The Munchkin is a small to medium sized cat and can weigh between 5 and 9 pounds when fully grown. Due to a natural mutation that shortens the long leg bones this small breed of cat has a short stature.

The Napoleon

This dwarf cat is a cross between a Persian and a Munchkin. This new breed is not yet registered with any associations. The Napoleon is short-legged with long, silky fur and big eyes.

The Skookum

This small breed of cat is a cross between the Munchkin and the LaPerm cat breed with the result being a short legged cat with a curly coat.

The Minskin

The Minskin has hair on its face, ears, nose, legs and tail with the body having a sparse cover of hair. The Minskin is an affectionate, loyal, intelligent and very playful small breed cat.

The Bambino

The Bambino is a cross-breed between the Sphynx and the Munchkin.

This small cat breed was created only in 2005 and is therefore also considered to be a new and rare breed of dwarf cat. The Bambino is short-legged with a hairless body. This small cat breed is affectionate and people-orientated and is also very playful and agile.

The Kinkalow

This dwarf cat is a result of the cross breeding between an American Curl and a Munchkin.

The Kinkalow is a small cat with the typical curled back ears of the American Curl cat breed.

The Dwelf

The Dwelf cat is a hybrid cat, a result of a cross between the Munchkin, the American Curl and the Sphynx.

The Lambkin

The Lambkin is a cross-breeding between a Selkirk Rex and a Munchkin. The result is a small cat breed with a very curly coat.

Dwarf cats and miniature cats are a very controversial issue

and there are people who oppose the breeding of these cats, saying that it is cruel to breed cats with a deformity just because there is a demand for these cats

Dwarf Cats