Munchkin — breed standard (TICA: size, coat, temperament, type)

companion_breed_standard_munchkin_cat

Munchkin — breed standard (TICA: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

*[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Munchkin is a short-legged (dwarf) cat breed recognised by TICA, with all colours and divisions accepted.
*[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat length (shorthair, MK) is medium to short.
*[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The head is broad, with large round eyes and a slightly wedge-shaped muzzle.
*[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The body is moderately long with substantial to heavy boning and firm musculature.
*[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Permissible outcrosses are domestic longhair or shorthair cats not of a recognized breed.
*[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The TICA standard disqualifies a sway back.

Sources

Munchkin — breed standard (TICA: size, coat, temperament, type)

Source document: TICA (The International Cat Association)

TICA (The International Cat Association)Official breed standards (factual data points + section outline extracted verbatim)retrieved 2026-08-02

Verification file: pdf-raw/breed-standard/munchkin_combined.txt

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