IT'S WEINER CAT TIME

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WEINER CAT

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What's even weirder is a cross between that and a breed called "La Perm." Not only is it totally wrong-looking, it is also totally wrong-feeling.

After discovering that some friends had one of those, I did some research learned that cat shows in some countries have banned Munchkins, because they don't think the gene should be intentionally and widely propagated. It's the same gene that causes one of the kinds of dwarfism in humans.

Wacky.

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After discovering that some friends had one of those, I did some research learned that cat shows in some countries have banned Munchkins, because they don't think the gene should be intentionally and widely propagated. It's the same gene that causes one of the kinds of dwarfism in humans.

Wow. Now that makes me feel sad. Poor little weiner kitty.

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I am told that they don't usually suffer or experience pain, but I think they can have problems with their backs.

I don't like the idea of breeding disabled animals (they have problems jumping onto high surfaces) for the cute factor.

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Ah, apparently I got that wrong, they can jump.

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I thought that they were bred on purpose so that they couldn't jump up on furniture. Which is just wrong. (If you want that sort of pet, get a cat statue or something.)

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That would have to be one of the worst reasons ever to intentionally breed a gene like that.

The writeup that orionsmom found, though, seems very sympathetic to the critters, and says they're very loving and lovable. I'd still want one because I like cats with dear, sweet, slightly crazy personalities.