The Genetta cat is a newly-developed breed of cat, from the Pawstruck Cattery. The breeders of the Genetta explain that they understand that there is a demand for genets as pets.
As such, they found that combining the traits of a Bengal and a Munchkin breed might create a cat that closely resembles a genet.
And no, there are no genet genes involved in the creation of a Genetta cat. Let’s take a closer look at this unusual breed and what you need to know about them.
A wild genet is inigenous to Africa, although it has been present in the European wilds for some time. There are 14 different species of genet, and they come in varieties that live in dry regions as well as more forested areas.
A typical Genetta cat will grow to somewhere between five to eight inches in height and around five pounds. If the short legs have not carried through, it will be the same size as a normal house cat at 12 inches or so.
At a glance, the colors of the Genetta are intended to look like that of a wild cat. The Asian Leopard pattern is striking, and desired.