The Minskin is a relatively new breed of feline that has drawn lots of attention in the cat world.
It has a unique look and an interesting pedigree (or history, at least) and is finding a home amongst families searching for something extraordinary.
So if you’re on the hunt for Minskin kittens for sale in your area, here are 13 things to know before enjoying these cuties for yourself.
Minskin cats are small. A full-grown Minskin cat weighs a maximum of four pounds (1.8 kg). As a result, they almost seem to remain as kittens their entire life – at least in appearance.
The breed’s creation is credited to Paul Sorley. He set about creating a short and small cat breed, and thus the Munchkin Sphynx mix was born. He also added elements of the Devon Rex and Burmese breeds too.
By 2005, Paul Sorley and others had only 50 recognized Minskins in existence. Although that number has grown, the Minskin is still considered a rare and exotic cat.
Minskins can get sunburnt very easily, and they’re not very well protected from cold, either.
They are very intelligent cats and will make up their own adventures if you don’t provide enough toys like a cat tree for them to focus on.
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