The adorable name references characters from the 1939 Wizard of Oz movie with Judy Garland. The ‘munchkins’ are a group of little people in the story, similar to these short cats.
The average cat lifespan is about 12 to 15 years. Cat statistics tell us that the Munchkin breed, while tiny, typically lives for up to 13 to 15 years.
The Siamese Munchkin’s short stature and stubby legs have been a big discussion among vets regarding their health. Munchkins have a form of dwarfism caused by an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern.