Buyer question
Is a Minuet good for beginners?
Usually not: our Animal Library rates the Minuet 2 out of 5 for beginners (easy temper, health risk).
Source: the Minuet page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Minuet in the Animal Library
The detail
A short-legged breed created by crossing the Munchkin with Persian-family cats, with a round face and short or long coat. Minuets are gentle and playful, but their short legs come from a gene that affects bone growth.
- Temperament
- Gentle, playful, social
- Best fit
- Calm homes, informed buyers
- Energy
- 3 out of 5 (Playful, low jumper)
- Grooming load
- 3 out of 5 (More for longhairs)
What to weigh
The short-leg gene is a form of dwarfism and may raise the risk of joint and spine problems. Persian ancestry adds kidney disease risk. Many registries decline to recognize the breed.