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zanana1

(6,135 posts) Sat Apr 27, 2024, 09:23 AM Apr 27

What do you think of "Munchkin" cats?

I think they're cute but the breeding of them is cruel. It limits their jumping ability, which is probably the best thing about being a cat.

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What do you think of "Munchkin" cats? (Original Post) zanana1 Apr 27 OP

It makes me uncomfortable to look at then despite their cute looks. 50 Shades Of Blue Apr 27 #1

Just another example of people breeding animals for an appearance Ocelot II Apr 27 #2

I agree with you here, particularly due to Dalmatian breeding. Archae Apr 27 #3

Cocker spaniels were really popular for awhile, too, Ocelot II Apr 27 #4

Breeding for deformities and causing them after-the-fact... 3catwoman3 Apr 27 #5

What was the point? 2naSalit Apr 27 #6

50 Shades Of Blue

(10,077 posts)

1. It makes me uncomfortable to look at then despite their cute looks.

Reply to zanana1 (Original post)

Sat Apr 27, 2024, 09:39 AM

Apr 27

As a huge cat lover, I despise breeders who profit from creating what are essentially deformed animals.

Ocelot II

(115,924 posts)

2. Just another example of people breeding animals for an appearance

Reply to zanana1 (Original post)

Sat Apr 27, 2024, 09:40 AM

Apr 27

that is attractive to (some) humans but detrimental to the animal's health. Pug dogs and Persian cats who can't breathe; German shepherds with sloping backs and bad hips , to name just a few.

Archae

(46,363 posts)

3. I agree with you here, particularly due to Dalmatian breeding.

Reply to Ocelot II (Reply #2)

Sat Apr 27, 2024, 09:59 AM

Apr 27

Thanks to Walt Disney, Dalmatian breeding was off the charts.

As a result, current Dalmatians are so inbred they have serious physical and mental problems.