Rating of the best dwarf cat breeds for 2024

Cats deserve the title of the most popular pets by right. The sectioners have done a good job and have bred many outlandish breeds. Today you can find both real giants and miniature crumbs, which, even despite their venerable age, can look like kittens. At the same time, miniature cats are distinguished not only by weight and size, but also by a very eccentric appearance. Even ardent opponents of breeding pets in an apartment admit that these cute creatures have grace and charm. Such four-legged neighbors do not take up much space in the house and allow breeders to save on feed. A rating of miniature cats with photos and descriptions is submitted to the site visitors' judgment. The list includes representatives with an average body weight of no more than 3.8 kilograms. Depending on the price, it is divided into 3 main subgroups.

A cat named Fizz Girl from a dwarf breed of Munchkin entered the Guinness Book of Records. She is 6 inches (15.24 cm) tall and weighs 2 kg. The kitten lives in California (USA).

Inexpensive pygmy cats

Cats are the closest companions of people, they live in the neighborhood with them all their lives. Kittens are affectionate, but they grow up very quickly, so miniature breeds have been bred that can delight their owners with their beautiful appearance throughout their lives. Not everyone can afford to shell out a large sum to purchase a pet. Inexpensive specimens can be considered cat breeds, the price of which does not exceed 50 thousand rubles.

Napoleon

This species was obtained by crossing the Persian breed and the Munchkins. The result of the work of the breeders was a short-legged fluffy baby. The average body weight of an animal ranges from 2.3 to 3.8 kilograms.

The color and pattern of the wool of Napoleons is different, there is, for example, color-point. The species is considered shorthaired, but there are varieties:

• long-haired;
• semi-long-haired;
• short-haired or plush.

Representatives of the breed are distinguished by their playfulness and affectionate disposition. Animals are very curious, good contact with people. They are trusting and do not show aggression at all, they are not afraid to go into the arms of even strangers, so they should not be allowed out for a walk alone. Cats cannot defend themselves, they always need the patronage of the owner. The price ranges from 30,000 to 50,000 rubles.

• contact;
• calm;
• trainees;
• have a gorgeous appearance;
• there are different colors.

• the difficulty of leaving;
• hate loneliness.

Bambino

The name comes from bambino, which means a child in Italian. The hairless short-footed species is native to the USA, the Canadian sphinxes and the short-footed munchkins were taken as the basis for selection. These living toys weigh from 2.2 to 3.5 kg. The variety is quite rare, one might say exotic, but recognized by the Association of Dwarf Breeds.Bambinos are also called "gnome cats", they are very thermophilic, the owners must provide a sufficiently high temperature in the room. Bald animals experience discomfort even at +20. Sometimes pets try to cuddle up on heating radiators, which can cause burns. In the cold season, it is recommended to walk with animals in calm and dry weather. The cost is from 25,000 to 50,000 rubles.

• hypoallergenic;
• sociability;
• communication skills;
• lack of molting;
• cleanliness.

• exactingness to the conditions of detention;
• sometimes there is no ability to make contact.

Kinkalow

This species is descended from American Curls and Munchkins. Only a few dozen cats can be counted all over the world. They are distinguished by funny curved ears and short legs. In Russia, kinkalows are bred in one of the Moscow nurseries. The weight of cats is from 2.2 to 3.1 kg, cats weigh from 1.3 to 2.2 kilograms. Cost: from 35 to 50 thousand rubles.

Babies need a lot of attention and care. Animals quickly adapt to their surroundings, you can take them with you on the road, going on a trip. Kinkalow is not allowed to be left alone, in a deserted apartment they get bored and can become depressed.

• beautiful appearance ;;
• thick coat;
• strong skeleton and muscles;
• a tendency to playfulness.

• there are genetic problems.

Abyssinian cat

Abyssinian cats appeared over 100 years ago, but they are popular to this day. The breed has parallel branches in America and Europe, for some time there was a division of the Abyssinian into 2 species: European and American. There is currently a uniform standard.

Cats have a toned appearance due to their muscularity. Slender limbs, an elongated tail, refined lines and a rare color (only 4 shades) are all Abyssinians. Pets are easy to train, they are distinguished by intelligence, cleanliness, natural curiosity. The owners need to take into account the activity of the animal and its love of height: this feature requires the construction of special play complexes, these can be houses to the ceiling or artificial trees.

• gracefulness;
• sports posture;
• good disposition;
• acceptable price.

• do not tolerate loneliness.

Balinez

Balinese are also referred to as "long-haired Siamese". The main differences: a wedge-shaped muzzle, a fluffy tail, a color-point coat. The animal weighs from 2 - 4.5 kg. Cats are very loyal to their owners, loneliness is a burden for them. It is recommended to walk on a leash or harness, which the pets quickly get used to. The price is 15-20 thousand rubles.

• fluffy;
• acceptable price.

• can't stand loneliness.

Average price range

The trend for breeding mini-cats arose not very long ago. This fashion began with unusually beautiful munchkins, they won the love of millions of fans around the world. Affectionate character, cute face pleased the breeders. Breeders took notice of the huge demand and developed many new breeds with short legs, but the munchkin was originally taken as their basis.

Munchkin

Analogues of munchkins among dogs are dachshunds. Short-legged dwarfs appeared in the middle of the 20th century as a result of natural mutation. The perfectly healthy cats had unusually short legs; they first appeared in the USA and Great Britain. The name of the breed comes from the name of a small nation in the Wizarding Land of Oz, the author of the work was Frank Baum. The weight of males ranges from 2.7 to 4 kg, and of adult females - from 1.8 to 3.6 kg. The smallest representative of the Munchkin breed was recognized as a cat that bore the nickname Lilliputian. The height at the withers was only 13.34 centimeters. The copy is listed in the Guinness Book of Records.

Signs of the breed: elongated body, short legs, blue eyes. The coat is either long or short. Coloring is the most varied, the most popular are color-point, siam and minks. Animals are distinguished by playfulness, friendliness, craving for company.A patient disposition allows you to get along with the elderly and children. Munchkins are characterized by the "magpie syndrome", they have a desire to steal and hide everything that is out of place. Hosts must keep an eye on their belongings and put all the necessary items away from munchkins. They also possess extraordinary intelligence and curiosity. If the kitten is interested in any object, he will understand the details with enviable persistence. For a representative of this breed, the breeder will have to pay from 25,000 to 80,000 rubles.

• shedding resistance;
• ease of care;
• playfulness and affectionate character;
• strong immunity;
• unpretentiousness in food.

• obesity tendency.

Singapore cat

Singapore is a shorthaired breed, its homeland is Singapore. The breeders took as a basis the stray cats that lived on the streets of the city. Around the 70s of the last century, the breed was brought to America, and by the mid 80s, some specimens reached Europe. Adult females weigh about 2 kg, cats - from 2 to 3 kg.

The popularity of Singaporean women is growing from year to year. Their character is sociable and affectionate, they quickly win the hearts of pet lovers. Appearance often resembles frightened ferrets, but despite this, their charm is touching. The unique golden cream color is called the sepia agouti, it is only found in representatives of this breed. Cats are active and playful, at the same time they are not intrusive, there is no aggression in behavior. Animals quickly get used to the owners and other inhabitants of the home. They cannot stand being alone. Owners should not leave their pets alone at home for long. Simple grooming comes down to occasional brushing and clipping. Price - from 60 to 120 thousand.

• clean;
• affectionate and calm;
• beautiful;
• companionable;
• trainees;
• do not require special care;
• almost do not shed.

• not.

Skif-tai-don

Another name is skiff-toy-bob. She is considered the smallest breed. Adult animals can weigh from 0.9 to 2.5 kilograms, which corresponds to the weight of a three-month-old kitten of ordinary cats. Individuals have a short, strong body and well-developed muscles. The tail, from 3 to 7 centimeters long, has a straight or slightly rounded spiral shape. The front legs are shorter than the hind legs.

The history of the emergence of this species is remarkable. In 1983 Elena Krasnichenko bred Thai bobtails, she picked up a Thai cat of the Old Siamese type on the street of Rostov-on-Don. The found one received the nickname Mishka. The animal had 4 creases on the tail. In 1985, the breeder bought a Thai cat named Sima with a short curly tail that did not fit the standards. A year later, the couple had kittens, one cub was quite unusual, it had a short tail and was miniature. The kitten was named Kutsy, and a new breed came from him. The Scythian-Tai-Don standard was approved in 1994. This happened at the seminar of WCF felinologists from Russia and the CIS. Initially, this breed was called Scythian-Tai-Toy-Don. "Scythian" is the place of appearance (the land was once inhabited by the Scythians, due to the external resemblance to the Thai cat, the particle "tai" appears in the name, "toy" - from English (toy) - toy, "don" - the river on which is Rostov (the birthplace of this species of dwarf cats).

The appearance is similar to 4-5 month old kittens. Coat color, eye color and character resemble Thai cats. Miniature cats inherited their short ponytail from Japanese bobtails. Weight: 0.9 - 2.0 kg. Price - from 70 - 90 thousand.

The owners really like the playful character. Cats love children. It is advisable to provide animals with special toys so that the pets have fun in the absence of their owners. Otherwise, active kids will play with some things and may ruin them. Features: cats do not tend to mark territory at all, and cats are very playful. Toy-bobs can be trained: for example, it is easy to teach a kitten to fetch a mouse or to execute another simple command.Sometimes you can hear sounds from kittens that resemble a dog barking. Adult animals do not make much noise and are usually silent, occasionally they can give signs of presence.

• strong skeleton and powerful musculature;
• thick coat;
• beautiful appearance;
• ease of training.

• high price;
• capricious character.

Expensive dwarf breeds

For exotic lovers, breeders have developed some amazing breeds. The selection contains several options. Sometimes the high price doesn't stop breeders. If opportunities permit, the desire to surprise acquaintances and gain an interesting friend wins.

Dwelf

The Canadian Sphynx, American Curl and Munchkin became the progenitors of the Dwarves.. These hairless animals weigh between 1.8 and 3 kg. The experimentally bred breed is distinguished by its miniature size and unique exterior.

Cats are very companionable, they require the attention of the owner and constant care. Pets do not like loneliness and suffer when separated from the owner Average price - from 140 to 180 thousand rubles

Minskin

Hairless miniature specimens bred by US breeders. The progenitors are Munchkins and Canadian Sphynxes, Burmese cats and Devon Rexes. The average height is only 19 cm, they weigh from 1.8 to 2.8 kilograms.

Long tail, short front legs, partial or complete absence of hair are characteristic features of the species. Cats have a lot of energy. They are mobile, at the same time very affectionate to the owners and people around them, trusting.

 

• hypoallergenic;
• sociable;
• not subject to molting;
• clean.

• heat-loving;
• not sold in Russia.

Lambkin

Lambkin or lemkin translated from English is lamb. The variety appeared in the mid-eighties of the last century in the United States through the selection of Munchkins and Selkirk Rex. Cats can have curly coats of any color. Features: beautiful round eyes, wedge-shaped head, long fluffy tail with a rounded end. Average weight is from 1.8 to 3.5 kg. The animals require regular physical activity, as they are very energetic. They are distinguished by good obedience. They don't tend to smoke. Friendly and good-natured animals show interest in everything around them. Pets get along well with dogs and other animals thanks to their gentle and patient nature. Care comes down to regular brushing and trimming of nails during regrowth.

• learnability;
• exoticism;
• beautiful appearance;
• sociability;
• unpretentiousness in food.

• high price;
• the complexity of grooming
• weak skeleton.

Skokum

Amazing cats bred as a result of crossing munchkins and laperms. The resulting species inherited short legs and curly hair from their ancestors. Sometimes they are called "cat lamb". The symbiosis of the two breeds gave excellent results. Interesting specimens with long and wavy hair turned out. The average body weight of cats ranges from 2.2 to 4 kg, females weigh from 1.8 to 3.6 kg.

Skooms are rather rare breeds. Short, but strong enough paws allow for an active lifestyle. The derived view is experimental. Cats have almost no health problems. Character traits: irrepressible energy, courage and sociability. Negative care: luxurious wool requires careful brushing. For a more presentable look, you have to contact grooming salons for help. Keeping such royalty is expensive. In Russian catteries, the breed is not bred, kittens can be ordered from foreign catteries, the price is 2000 dollars and more.

• have a gorgeous appearance;
• sociable, get along with children;
• not whimsical;
• fearless.

• high price;
• not sold in Russia.

A miniature cat is a suitable solution for a small apartment. When choosing a pet, you should study the peculiarities of disposition and subtleties of care.