![]() ![]() ![]() Due to these specific requirements, Napoleon cats are semi-rare. In 2015, TICA officially changed the name of the Napoleon cat to Minuet and accepted the Minuet cat as a “domestic hybrid breed” due to Smith’s deliberate effort to mix the Munchkin and a Persian cat in 1995.īased on the TICA’s official standard for the Napoleon or Minuet, the combinations of Minuet-Minuet, Minuet-Munchkin, and Minuet-Persian (including Himalayans and Exotic Shorthairs) are the only acceptable and permissible crossbreeds which one can employ to come up with a Napoleon cat. Before this, the said breed had a negative reception to its acceptance as a breed by the TICA due to its “man-made” origin. Recently, the Napoleon or Minuet breed has been accepted by The International Cat Association (TICA), an organization which holds the world’s largest cat registry. They are sometimes called the “puppies of the cat world.” Acceptance by The International Cat Association They usually do this to see farther and at the same time looking cuter. Napoleon cats are also known for their “prairie dog stance” in which they stand up on their hind limbs and sit up. It also depends on the coat type: if the cat is long-haired, it is best to brush the cat more frequently per week to maintain a clean and smooth hair. To prevent matting or the tangling of a cat’s hair, Napoleon cats need to be brushed 2 to 3 times a week. They also require only a moderate level of grooming, unlike other cats which need a high level of maintenance and grooming. Others say they can live up to 18 to 20 years when they have great care taken over them. Napoleon cats have a lifespan of 9 to 15 years. Cat owners love Napoleon cats for they are loving and rarely display stubbornness or aggression. This combination makes it a very unique cat to look at, and so will be easy to identify in a cat line up. This is a natural complement to the Munchkins much shorter legs. Due to its tender behavior, it is usually called “teacup” or “baby doll.” For Russian cat owners, Napoleon cats are sometimes called, “a small chunk of happiness”.Įssentially, a Napoleon has inherited certain characteristics from the Persian, namely the round face, eyes, a deep coat and good bone structure. They are also friendly to children given that they are not shown aggression. Meanwhile, Napoleon cats inhibit positive personality traits such as being friendly, cuddling, tame, loyal, and intuitive. Its coat or the overall fur coverage range from chocolate, mink, to sepia.For short-legged Napoleon cats, they would be less agile and mobile than their long-legged counterparts.Some Napoleon cats may exhibit traits from both lineages As it is a mix of the short-legged Munchkin and the hairy and round-faced Persian,.A litter or a group of kittens would be a mix of short- and long-legged Napoleon cats.The defining physical characteristics of a Napoleon cat are the following: What makes the Napoleon cat interesting is its parentage: the Munchkin cat is controversial since the breed started out of a natural genetic alteration, while the Persian cat is the second most famous cat according to the Cat Fanciers’ Association, as of 2015. For those finding a feline companion in their home, the Napoleon cat is a favorite choice due to its loving personality and small frame. Both are popular for their short legs which are attractive to both casual cat-lovers and professional show cat owners. Some Napoleon cats with short legs are often compared to their canine counterpart, the Daschund. Munchkins and a Persian cat were crossbred because he wanted the beauty of the Munchkin but the short bones of the Persian cat. Smith, when he crossbred them on June 12, 1995. The Napoleon or Minuet breed started with dog breeder Joseph B. The short and round Napoleon cat can grow up to 20 cm. It inherited the name from the famous French military leader Napoleon Bonaparte (you might have guessed), who was known for his short stature of 157 cm. It’s one of the recognized cross-breeds from TICA. What Is a Napoleon Cat? A Persian cat – A parent of the Napoleon Munchkin CatĪ Napoleon cat is a mixed breed of a munchkin and a Persian cat. A Napoleon cat is therefore a mix of the Munchkin short legged gene with a Persian parentage. Meanwhile, the Persian cat is known for its long-haired fur, short muzzle, and round face hence its nickname, the “Persian Longhair.”. It is called a munchkin cat because of the minuscule habitats of Munchkin County in the 1900 novel “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” The Munchkin cat is famous for its short legs (which is why they are also named as sausage cats) due to a genetic mutation. It is the Napoleon or the Munchkin cat with a Persian mix. ![]()
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