Although short-legged cats have been known for centuries, the beginnings of the official Munchkin breed dates back to Louisiana in 1983, when a music teacher, Sandra Hochenedel, found two pregnant cats that had been chased under a truck by a dog. She kept one of the cats, whom she named Blackberry. Blackberry's kittens had very short legs. Their descendants are now known as Munchkins. Have you ever seen a Munchkin cat in real life?

Munchkins may be small, but they have very big hearts. These kitties typically have a very sweet and lovable nature. They tend to be very affectionate and playful, and love to snuggle with their owners. Munchkin cats are very playful, and love to pounce on things. Many also have a penchant for shiny objects. Because of their short limbs, Munchkins frequently sit on their haunches (like a rabbit or prairie dog) to look around. They also like sleeping on their backs like humans. Do you think that you'd like to have a Munchkin in your home?