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Munchkin kittens for sale in Dnipro

Munchkin kittens at the Murtown cattery in Dnipro, Ukraine: 3 kittens available, price from $1,300 to $2,000. Photos of every kitten, book online in a minute, transport across Ukraine.

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Kitten Nona, f 25 03 — tortie ticked with white, photo 1

Munchkin kittens for sale

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  • Kitten Nona, f 25 03 — tortie ticked with white, photo 1Available

    Nona

    f 25 03 — tortie ticked with white

    Breed
    Munchkin
    Sex
    Girl
    Age
    3 mo
    Price
    from $1,300
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  • Kitten Nika, f 22 03 — tortie blotched with white, photo 1Available

    Nika

    f 22 03 — tortie blotched with white

    Breed
    Munchkin
    Sex
    Girl
    Age
    3 mo
    Price
    from $1,300
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  • Kitten Lolita, n 25 — black ticked tabby, photo 1Available

    Lolita

    n 25 — black ticked tabby

    Breed
    Munchkin
    Sex
    Girl
    Age
    5 mo
    Price
    from $1,500
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Munchkin kittens: price and how to buy

How much do Munchkin kittens cost?
Right now Munchkin kittens at the Murtown cattery cost from $1,300 to $2,000. The exact price is on each kitten’s page: as a pet, without breeding rights, and, where offered, with breeding rights.
Why do the pet and breeding prices differ?
A kitten sold as a pet moves in as a companion, without breeding rights. The price with breeding rights is higher because that kitten goes to breeding work. When the cattery offers both, both prices are shown on the kitten’s page.
How do I buy a kitten?
Pick a kitten in the catalogue and send a request on the site or in the cattery’s Telegram bot — no sign-up needed. We’ll get in touch, answer your questions and reserve the kitten for you.
What documents does a kitten come with?
Each kitten’s page shows what is already done before the move: age-appropriate vaccinations, a vet passport, deworming, a microchip and a pedigree.
Can I take a kitten to another city or country?
The cattery is in Dnipro, Ukraine. Transport to another city in Ukraine or abroad is arranged individually when you reserve.
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Munchkin: temperament and traits

Origins and recognition. Short-legged cats were reported in Britain as early as 1944. The modern Munchkin began in Louisiana in 1983, when Sandra Hockenedel found a pregnant short-legged cat, Blackberry, and gave a male kitten, Toulouse, to Kay LaFrance. The breed grew from these two cats and ordinary domestic outcrosses and is named after the Munchkins of the Land of Oz. TICA accepted it into its New Breed programme in September 1994 and granted championship status in May 2003; WCF also recognises it, while FIFe, the GCCF and the CFA do not.

Short legs and coat. A Munchkin cat weighs roughly 2–4 kg, and its legs are shortened by a natural dominant mutation, so a single copy from one parent is enough; a 2020 study in PLoS Genetics linked it to the UGDH gene. Embryos with two copies are thought not to develop, and litters usually include standard-legged kittens with the same temperament. TICA recognises both the medium-plush shorthair and the semi-long, silky Munchkin Longhair, in any colour.

Temperament and care. Munchkins are sociable, curious and playful, and often sit up on their hind legs like a meerkat. They can jump, though not as high as long-legged cats, and reach high places in stages. They usually get on with children, dogs and other pets. Comb a shorthair weekly and a longhair twice a week; short legs make some spots hard to reach, so help with grooming is welcome. Watch the weight, as extra kilograms load the legs and joints, and offer pet steps, low scratching posts and floor games.

Health and the debate. Few breeds are debated as much. TICA, which tracked breeding data for years, says a cat's spine differs from a dachshund's and the short legs do not cause the back problems seen in some dogs. FIFe and the GCCF regard the trait as dwarfism and refuse to register such cats, International Cat Care lists short legs among extreme traits that can harm welfare, and some countries restrict this breeding by law. Reduced jumping, osteoarthritis, an inward curve of the spine (lordosis) and a sunken chest (pectus excavatum) are named as possible risks, but few studies show how often they occur, so regular vet check-ups are worthwhile.

Choosing a kitten. If you plan to buy a Munchkin kitten, look beyond the price: meet it and its parents in person or on video, watch how it moves, ask for the documents and sign a contract.

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