When it comes to adorable cats, it’s hard to beat cat breeds with short legs. They are just so cute! Those stocky little limbs, combined with petite paws and big eyes, make short-legged cats the purrrfect addition to a feline family.
Curious about which breed is right for you?
Check out WorldWiseNews’s list of top 7 loveable cats breeds with short legs.
Munchkin Cat
Go to any cat show or pet convention, and without a doubt one of the crowd favorites will be the Munchkin Cat! Their tiny legs are half the length of the average cat’s. Affectionate and cuddly, Munchkin Cats make excellent pets. They are also easily found, with breeder directories all over the world.
Genetta Cat
A lesser-known cat breed with short legs is the Genetta Cat. These kitties are beautiful. Their fur is spotted like a Bengal, and they also have distinctively “cheetah” black eyeliner markings on their faces. They are small, exotic looking, and shed very little. A wonderful choice!
Dwelf Cat
Are you on the hunt for a truly unique cat? A Dwelf Cat could be for you. Not only do these kitties have short legs, but they are also big eared, skinny tailed, and totally…hairless! That’s because this breed is actually a blend of three breeds: the Munchkin, Sphynx, and American Curl.
But be warned. The price tag for one of these bald beauties is between $2000 – $3000.
Minuet Cat
If fluffy is more your style, go for a Minuet Cat. This is a medium sized feline with long, flowing fur that comes in every color and pattern imaginable. With a height of only 7-9 inches, these cats have short legs but lots of personality. They are social, adore people, and love to play.
Skookum Cat
As a breed, the Skookum Cat was developed in the 1990’s and has been popular ever since. In fact, they are fondly called “Shirley Temples” in reference to their endearing traits. Skookums were originally a mix between Munchkins and LaPerm. This resulted in a short and long cat that weighs considerably less than the average feline.
Bambino Cat
Sixth on our list in the wrinkly Bambino Cat. This is a very new breed in the world of short-legged cats (developed in 2005). As such, not many people know about them. Bambinos have little legs yet are still incredibly playful and active. A recessive hairless gene makes the Bambino another oddly cute cat breed with short legs.
Kinkalow Cat
Lastly, we have the curly eared and short-legged Kinkalow! Officially recognized by The Dwarf Cat Association, this breed is more difficult to find as it’s considered quite rare. Kinkalow Cats can have either short or long hair, but one thing is for sure…they have itty bitty legs!
Which Cat Breed with Short Legs is Right for You?
There are a more than a dozen cat breeds with short legs. Each has their own personality, temperament, and care requirements. However, if you’re drawn to the physical appearance of short-legged kitties, any of the 7 shared on WorldWiseNews’s list make great picks for cat lovers!
