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102 C A T AL OG OF BREED S

KINKALOW

THIS NEW AND RARE BREED IS SAID TO BE INTELLIGENT AND PLAYFUL

Place of origin US A designer dwarf cat, the Kinkalow was deliberately created in
Date of origin 1990s the 1990s by crossing the Munchkin (p.101) with the American Curl
Breed registries TICA (p.109). This still experimental breed ideally should have the small,
Weight range 6–9lb (2.5–4kg) compact body and ultra-short legs of the Munchkin combined with
Grooming
the turned-back ears of the Curl. Not all Kinkalow litters inherit
these extreme traits, however, which are due to genetic
Colors and patterns mutations, and some kittens are born with both normal-length
Many colors and patterns, legs and straight ears. The development of the Kinkalow and the
including tabby
and tortoiseshell. establishment of its breed standard are ongoing projects. So far,
this miniature cat appears to be free from specific health
problems and unhampered by its short legs.
Pink nose leather
Soft, sleek
black coat
Curled-back ears
inherited from
American Curl

Silky red and
black tortie coat

Short, compact body
feels heavy for size

Tail long in
comparison White chest
with body

Forelegs
particularly short