Today, there are many cat breeds in the world. They differ from each other in temperament, body type, coat length, color, and, of course, size.
Bambino
The amazing Bambino breed is considered experimental, developed in America by crossing a hairless Sphynx with a Munchkin. The resulting mutation produced a hairless cat with short legs. The breed was given the name Bambino, which means "child" in Italian.
The animal truly retains its childlike features, and even large adults weigh no more than 2-4 kg. Bambino cats are an active breed with a sweet and loving nature. They are playful and get along well with both children and other pets. Surprisingly, despite their short legs, the Bambino is fast and athletic for its size. These cats can easily jump onto any surface to sniff out food.
This breed is best kept indoors because its bare skin is sensitive to cold temperatures and sun.
Lamkin
Another new hybrid cat breed developed in the United States. It was created by deliberately crossing a Rex Munchkin and a Selkirk. It is currently in its infancy and does not yet have an official standard.
The Lambkin is a miniature cat. An adult weighs no more than four kilograms. The Lambkin has a disproportionately large head, large ears with pointed tips, and beautiful round eyes. Combined with its small size, its appearance gives it the appearance of a kitten, even as an adult. Beneath its compact, muscular body are short, strong legs. Its body is covered in thick, curly fur, which gives the breed its nickname "sheep-like." The fur is mostly light in color with a dense undercoat.
Members of this breed are blessed with a playful, cheerful disposition. They are friendly, active, affectionate, and sociable. Lambkins get along well with children and readily share territory with other pets. They are extremely loyal to their owners and require special attention, and their coat requires meticulous grooming.
Scythian-tai-don
The only dwarf breed developed in Russia so far. However, it hasn't gained popularity in its homeland, making it considered rare and therefore expensive. However, it is successfully bred in the United States.
The word "tai" (toy), meaning toy, aptly describes not only its small size but also its temperament. The Scythian Tai-Don has a compact, muscular body with short fur, and throughout its adult life, it resembles a Siamese kitten.
Very affectionate, yet obedient to human companions. Despite their small size, cats of this breed are active, playful, and agile.
Kinkalow
This is a young breed, with a history spanning several decades. The first specimen was born in 1997, the result of crossing an American Cur and a Munchkin. An adult weighs no more than three kilograms.
A distinctive feature is their long tail and unusually curved ears. Despite their diminutive size, these cats have strong bones and well-developed muscles. They are blessed with a cheerful disposition. They remain playful, inquisitive, and mischievous, like little kittens, even into old age.
The breed gets along well with other pets and requires little grooming. Kinkalows require regular walks to maintain muscle tone.
Minskin
Breeding of this breed began in 1998 in Boston. Among the kitten's ancestors are the Sphynx, Munchkin, Burmese, and Devon Rex. Systematic breeding and selection resulted in the creation of one of the smallest cat breeds with short legs.
The Minskin is a domesticated animal weighing no more than three kilograms. It has a broad, rounded head with a short muzzle, large ears, and beautiful eyes. Beneath its small body are two pairs of short limbs. As for its coat, Minskins can be completely hairless or short-haired.
In addition to their attractive appearance, Minskins have an excellent personality. They are very gentle and sweet creatures, strongly attached to their owners and intolerant of long periods of loneliness. They are incredibly playful, active, and get along well with other pets.
