munchkin cats for sale

She and one of her male kittens, toulouse, were outcrossed to domestic cats. Outcrosses to domestic shorthairs and longhairs are still permitted to ensure a diverse gene pool. One possible genetic health problem of munchkin kittens is a condition called lordosis, also known as tight chest. Lordosis causes a shortening of the muscles that hold the spine in place, allowing it to sink down into the chest cavity. There are varying degrees of lordosis ranging from mild to severe, but kittens with the most severe form of the defect rarely live past twelve weeks old. Lordosis is a relatively rare medical condition, and it also occurs in other cat breeds. Munchkins owe their short legs to a naturally occurring gene, not human selective breeding. Read More http://fanceat.com/