Among the entire variety of cat breeds, there are both very large and small, and even quite tiny in size. But which cats can be considered the smallest? Small breeds of cats are considered those whose representatives do not exceed 3.1 kg in weight, and there are quite a lot of them.
Despite the fact that the difference in size and weight between cat breeds is not noticeable as much as between dogs, this aspect is still worth exploring. So which cats can be considered the smallest?
Munchkin: 1.8 - 4 kg
Representatives of this breed are dachshunds of the cat world: they have very short legs. Manchkins weren’t specially taken out, the first representative was found by chance, and it was a natural mutation. In the 40s, the short-legged cat gave birth to the same tax-like kittens that were completely healthy, then the breed became entrenched, and began to gain popularity. For now these cats are considered the shortest, the minimum height was fixed at 13.34 cm. An adult cat can weigh between 2.7-4 kg, a cat - 1.8-3.6 kg.
Boredom: 1.8 - 4 kg
Representatives of the boredom breed, which is a derivative of the Manchkin, can have approximately the same weight indicators. When munchkins and lapermi were crossed, cats appeared that were equally short and short in legs, and received long hair growing in lush waves. The calm, affectionate creature is winning hearts, which makes the breed more and more popular.
Singapore cat: 2-3 kg
Cats of Singapore breed have a rather sad past: they began to breed from stray animals found on the streets of the city-state of Singapore. But thanks to unique features, the current representatives of Singaporean cats can claim the best place in the house, because along with their small size they differ in intelligence, devotion, love for the owner. True, Singapore has not yet received wide distribution.
Delf: 1.8-3 kg
An even more miniature creation appeared during attempts to cross the Munchkins with curls and sphinxes. A distinctive feature of the representatives of the breed dwarf is not only small stature and weight, but also completely naked skin. it one of the miniature hairless cats. Representatives of the breed are sociable and friendly, and the lack of hair makes them an excellent choice for allergy sufferers and lovers of cleanliness.
Minskin: 1.8 - 2.7 kg
Another miniature hairless breed that was bred in the States. Two breeds formed the basis of the gene pool: Canadian sphinxes and munchkins. Representatives of Minsk skins have a well-built body and a small height - their height does not exceed 19 cm. Miniature is compensated by the endless curiosity, sociability and tenderness of these creatures.
Kinkalou: 1.3 - 3 kg
At the next crossing of the Manchkins, this time with curls, the Kinkalou breed appeared, which is extremely rare today. In total there are no more than several dozen representatives in the world, and in Russia you can buy a similar cat in a single cattery.These cats are cute and calm, very fond of affection and communication.
Smallest cat breed
The smallest cat breed is Skif-Thai-Don (Skif-Toy-Bob): 900 grams - 2.5 kg. If you would like to have a cat that will forever remain like a kitten 3-4 months old, then you should pay attention to this breed. Scythians are the smallest domestic cats, but at the same time their muscles are different in strength, they have a beautiful, harmonious physique. Their tail is rounded, maybe even spiral, the hind legs are longer than the front. The breed was bred in the 1980s, in Rostov-on-Don. Standards for the new breed were established in 1994. Today in Russia there are two Skifov nurseries, you can buy them in Yekaterinburg or in Moscow.
Thus, the smallest cats can have a weight of less than a kilogram. They will forever remain kittens, pleasing the heart of the owner. However, the fashion for small cats today is not as relevant as for "pocket" dogs, for example, and therefore representatives of most dwarf breeds remain rare.
