Meet The Breeds

Scottish Folds

The Scottish Fold is a cat breed known for its distinctive folded ears, round head, and large, round eyes, giving it an owl-like appearance. Originating in Scotland. The Scottish Fold is a sweet, charming breed. She is an easy cat to live with and to care for. She is affectionate and is comfortable with all members of her family. 

The Scottish fold's ears are a product of a genetic trait that causes the ears to fold forward. This is due to a defect in the production of cartilage;

Cat Facts: 

  • Scottish Fold kittens are born with straight ears that don’t start to fold until about 3-4 weeks of age. The ear fold's are a product of a genetic mutation that causes the ears to fold forward when the kitten is 21–28 days, with only about 40% of kittens developing folded ears. 

  • The Scottish Fold’s ears can fold three ways: a single fold, a double fold, or a triple fold.

  • Weight average: 6-13 pounds

  • Lifespan average: 11-13 years 

Health: The Scottish Fold is a relatively healthy breed, but are affected by Osteochondroplasia. This is a genetic condition, caused by the same gene mutation that creates the folded ear, affecting cartilage and bone development. 

They may also be prone to Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD).


RagaMuffin 

The RagaMuffin is a long-haired, docile, and affectionate cat breed known for its sweet, teddy-bear-like personality, often going limp when held, similar to a Ragdoll. A spin-off from the Ragdoll x Persian, it features a plush, semi-long coat in a wide variety of colors and patterns, large eyes, and a sturdy build. RagaMuffins are are easygoing, known for being excellent family pets, getting along with children and other animals, and can even be trained to walk on a leash. 

Cat Facts: 

  • It is very common for RagaMuffin kittens to be born all white. Subtle markings or color points may begin to show within a few days or even weeks after birth. 

  • They are prone to a condition known as heterochromia, resulting in two different color eyes. 

  • Weight Average: 10-20 lbs 

  • Lifespan Average: 12- 18 years 

Health: 

They are generally a healthy breed due to their genetic diversity.  Originating from Ragdolls often crossed to Persians, thus having a broader gene pool resulting in better genetic health. 


Munchkins

The Munchkin is a cat breed known for its very short legs, making them similar in body to a normal cat but much lower to the ground, often called the "Dachshund of the cat world", with their legs being about 3-4 inches shorter than a regular-sized domestic cat, puts them at only around 5-7 inches tall. Despite their short stature, they are energetic, playful, and social. Short on legs but big on personality, the Munchkin cat is friendly with a big heart, they are self-assured, outgoing and while they can't leap as high as other cats, they are agile climbers and runners. 

Cat Facts: 

  • They come in both short and long-haired varieties with a wide range of colors and patterns. 

  • Often described as having "dog-like" personalities. They easily learning to play fetch and are often found sitting up on their hind legs to observe their surroundings, much like a prairie dog. 

  • Weight Average:  6-12 lbs 

  • Lifespan Average: 12-15 years 

Health: The Munchkins diverse lineage makes them an overall healthy breed, but those unusually short legs and that low-to-the-ground stature is the result of a genetic mutation predisposing them to osteoarthritis. 

Fun Facts

Odd-eyed cats: Odd-eye cats (heterochromia iridium) have two different colored eyes—usually one blue eye and the other eye is either  green, yellow, or brown. 

A Common misconception is that Heterochromia cause eye sight issues, but It does not affect a cat's ability to see.