Blue Skies Cattery About Munchkins

Napoleons are a cross between Munchkins and the Persian Breed Group. (Persian, Himalayan, and Exotic Shorthairs.) They very successfully combine the very best qualities of both breeds. They are a new breed and are registerable with TICA. Napoleon breeders across the country are now working together to upgrade the status of Napoleons with TICA to "New Breed/New Color" and eventually "Champion" status.

Munchkins, themselves, have only recently been accepted as a breed, though they have been around for decades. Munchkins can most appropriately be described as "regular cats" with short legs. They are the result of a natural, spontaneous mutation not from human manipulation. They are accepted in TICA, AACE , TDCA and UFO.

There have not been any health problems found in these two breeds. They are very adept to running and climbing, although jumping is somewhat impaired. They are a medium size cat, being 5-8 pounds as adults. They can have short or long hair and can come in any color and pattern.

Napoleons have kitten-like personalities which they maintain their entire lives. They love human companionship but if they must be left alone it is best if they have other cats or animals to be with. They are social and outgoing and love to play. These adorable cats have an endearing way of sitting up, rabbit-like, on their hind legs. All-in-all, they are best described as loving, sociable, and playful.

All Napoleon litters have long and short legged kittens due to the genetics involved. A standard kitten has short legs. A non-standard has long legs. A long-legged kitten is still registered as a purebred cat. They have all the same wonderful traits as their short legged litter-mates except the short legs.