By breeding a Munchkin with a LaPerm - and adding a lot of luck - there may be a short-legged kitten born with low-shedding fur. If so, it's nicknamed a "Skookum" and  it will have the best qualities of both breeds rolled into one adorable kitten! An affectionate feline clown with adorable short legs and minimal grooming requirements!.

Other Names

LaMerm

Breed Description

Body: short body and legs
Coat: Low Shedding Fur

History

This breed is currently in development and has been created by introducing various Rex genes into the gene pool of the shortlegged Munchkin by breeding LaPerms with  Munchkin (curl-haired Munchkin).

Behavior

Skookums are outgoing and people friendly. Like Munchkins, run much like a rabbit but without the hop.  Watching them scurry down the hall, tails held straight up in the air, brings a whole new meaning to the phrase "pitter patter of little feet".  Also like Munchkins, Skookums alternate between standing up on their hind legs (to get a better view?) and flipping over on their backs for a quick tummy rub.