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23-09-2007, 07:08 PM   #1

Miniature cats?


Some relative of my boyfriend has just got a 'miniature' kitten. I have been told it is black and white, had quite large eyes and is tiny!!

What on earth is it? I have searched online, but had no luck. Has anyone seen one, or know its specific breed?

Thanks,

Tanya



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23-09-2007, 07:12 PM   #2

Re: Miniature cats?


I've never heard of them either Tanya but apparently they do exist!

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/catbreed/miniature.htm



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23-09-2007, 07:31 PM   #3

Re: Miniature cats?


How do they breed them so small???



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23-09-2007, 07:59 PM   #4

Re: Miniature cats?


Erm ....... don't think that's a good idea! Seems very unnatural to me......I think that's carrying the desire for novelty a bit far!



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23-09-2007, 08:05 PM   #5

Re: Miniature cats?


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How do they breed them so small???
And why should anyone want to? Poor creatures, being bred to satisfy a demand for a new gimmick, I despair!



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23-09-2007, 08:16 PM   #6

Re: Miniature cats?


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How do they breed them so small???
Dont you mean why Moli?? Poor things, probably capitalising on things like Dwarfism in dogs, how very very sad.



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23-09-2007, 10:07 PM   #7

Re: Miniature cats?


There are dwarf cats too, very very sad indeed.
http://www.the-dwarf-cat-association...o_Gallery.html



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23-09-2007, 10:10 PM   #8

Re: Miniature cats?


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There are dwarf cats too, very very sad indeed.
http://www.the-dwarf-cat-association...o_Gallery.html
Poor little babes



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23-09-2007, 10:14 PM   #9

Re: Miniature cats?


I know we all think, aww I wish my cute little fluffy kitten wouldnt grow up, but that is just plain wrong!!!! To actually breed cats to this size is horrendous, same as those teacup yorkies! Makes my blood boil!



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23-09-2007, 10:20 PM   #10

Re: Miniature cats?


Amen, Alex, my sentiments exactly!



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