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What were Munchkin cats bred for? - Adopt a Pet

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What were Munchkin cats bred for?

What were Munchkin cats bred for?

What were Munchkin cats bred for?

Munchkin cats were bred for their appearance. While the breed’s creation initially stemmed from a spontaneous genetic variation, they were later bred specifically for the purposes of reproducing dwarfism traits.

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