Munchkin cat

In 1983, Sandra Hochenedel, a music teacher in Rayville, Louisiana, found two pregnant cats who had been chased under a truck by a dog. It is from Blackberry and Toulouse's litter that today's Munchkin breed is descended. Munchkin cats are quick, energetic, fun-loving, and affectionate. What they lack in leg length they more than make up for with their unique look and loving temperament. The Munchkin, as you may have guessed from her name, is on the short side. They are known to be at a higher risk for severe osteoarthritis because the shorter limbs affect their activity levels and behavior. Diagnosis of osteoarthritis and the assessment of its severity for a cat may require radiography.