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[–] Jerb322 45 points 1 year ago (12 children)

People who breed animals with deformities sicken me.

[–] Spider89 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)
[–] [email protected] 28 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That right cat's legs are way too short, I think it's in the breed

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's dwarfism, so not really a breed although they're called munchkin cats.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 year ago (1 children)

And people do try to breed them on purpose. Even though the entire litter dies if both parents have the gene.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Absolutely, although it's totally possible for it to happen naturally. So, not every munchkin is the result of poor breeding. But most likely are the result of inbreeding.

[–] Jerb322 11 points 1 year ago

Yes, there is a reason why one never sees a stray short legged cat...

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