The Minskin
is one of the rarest cat breeds in the world. The appearance of this miniature
cat is quite unique and special. The Minskin is small, short paws and has no
hair, or only a light satiny down. This characteristic makes this cat very soft
to the touch. The Minskin is an intelligent cat, playful and loves human
contact. He appreciates caresses more than anything else.
Size: 25 cm
to 30 cm
Weight: 1
kg to 3 kg
Hair :
without
Color : all
Life
expectancy: 13 years
Gestation
period: 56 to 70 days
Description
and characteristics of Minskin
The Minskin
has a very particular appearance, close to that of the Munchkin. It does not
look like the usual cat breeds. They are short on legs at first but, like the
Donskoy, they are mostly hairless, even if sometimes they have a light satin
fuzz that looks like cashmere. Its skin forms like folds. Some varieties of
Minskin have hair only on certain parts of their body such as legs, ears or
tail, but never on the belly. The Minskin has no whiskers and its tail has the
particularity of being fine and long, sometimes even longer than its body.
The Minskin
also has an atypical look that comes from its large eyes, large compared to the
size of its round head, well rounded and expressive.
Origin
of Minskin
The Minskin
is a cat breed that appeared very recently, in the early 2000s, in the United
States, more precisely in Boston, Massachusetts where it was developed from
1998. It is a cross between several breeds, the Munchkin, the Sphynx, the Devon
Rex and the Burmese. The Minskin is today provisionally recognized as a new
breed, but only in its country of origin, by an international cat association,
The International Cat Association (TICA).
Character
and behavior of the Minskin - Who is it for?
The Minskin
is a particularly intelligent and curious cat. It is also sociable and
affectionate. It integrates easily into any family and also accepts the
presence of other animals, cats or dogs.
How to
take care of your Minskin: its needs
Due to the
absence of hair, Minskin is very sensitive to the weather, cold and hot. It
should therefore be protected accordingly. For the same reason, its skin is
also fragile. It is advised to give him a bath every two weeks to avoid the
appearance of skin problems.
Because of
its small size, the Minskin is very well suited for life in an apartment.
The diet
of the Minskin
The Minskin
diet must be particularly rich in protein. This contribution allows him to
fight against low or too high temperatures.
The health
of Minskin
The Minskin
is a cat too new to know if it presents any particular diseases of its breed.
It is on the other hand a cat that fears cold and heat because of its lack of
hair.
Price of
a Minskin kitten
The price
of a Minskin kitten will depend on the sex, the pedigree of the parents, the
conformity to the breed standards, etc.
Price of a
Minskin male:
Price of a Minskin female: $1000 - $2000