Often referred to as the Shirley Temples of the cat world, these adorable felines have an interestingly recognizable trademark of curly coats, whiskers, and eyebrows.
And, these cute traits aren’t their only unique feature. Skookums have shorter front legs than their rear legs, though this doesn’t prevent these cute little critters from zooming around speedily.
If you’re looking to get yourself an adorable, curly-whiskered-eyebrowed-haired, short little Skookum, there are some interesting things to know about them.
The Skookum breed began in the 1990s when Roy Galusha started cross-breeding Munchkins and LaPerms.
The Skookum name has Native American origins, deriving from jargon used by the Chinook tribe, meaning “mighty,” “brave,” or “powerful".
The Skookum kitty may inherit traits from both of its parent breeds. After all, they’re known to be lively and playful, intelligent, and curious.
They love climbing and jumping, so investing in a cat tree or shelves for cats would be most appropriate when owning a Skookum.
They boast large, pointed ears atop their wedged-shaped heads. Moreover, they have medium-to-large, almond-shaped eyes.
To keep your Skookum’s coat, skin, and weight at optimal levels, you should provide your kitty with a high-quality protein diet with natural ingredients.