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Setting aside all of the big words like primordial dwarfism
and achondroplasia dwarfism; Minipers and Minipaws are the feline equivalent of the afore-mentioned types of dwarfism.
In a nutshell, Minipers are proportionately smaller versions of the original Persians. This type of dwarfism is caused by a spontaneous gene mutation
and is found in nature in virtually every species. There are miniature horses, goats, rabbits, dogs and hamsters,
so why not cats? The wonder of nature gets all of the credit. At MiniPurrs, our Miniper parents are happy, healthy,
and all originating from purebred Persian registered lines.
Minipaws are a high-bred of the short
limbed Munchkin cat and the teacup Persian
(minipers). Minipaws tend to be a bit longer and slightly stockier in build, but much shorter in height than the
minipers which are more proportionate and tend to be a bit finer boned. All of our minipaws are at least ¾ minipers
and ¼ or less munchkin.
While Minipaws may appear to be the cat equivalent to a daushound, they are really extremely agile and rather ferret
like in their amazing ability to get around, climb and jump in play.
Both Minipaws and Minipers come in either "long" or "short (plush)" coats.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with the short haired Persian (exotic), these plush (teddy-bears) are simply
a shorter haired version of the teacup Persian and are genetically identical in every way except for the short
haired gene. Their coat tends to be very plush and soft, feeling almost identical to rabbit fur. This coat is easier
to care for than the long hair version. |
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First off at MiniPurrs, both the Minipaw and Miniper breeds
have no significant health problems other than those common to any Persian or other feline, and are expected to
have the same life expectancy of 12 to 20 years.
Recent studies have questioned long term viability and general health of dwarf cats maturing under the 3 pound
size. Based on this data, MiniPurrs breeding program is geared to producing kittens over 3 pounds.
The Persian breed tends to have a slightly higher risk of upper respiratory/breathing problems due to the extreme
Persian face structure. In addition, Persians can have an increased tendency to eye drainage as well.
Additional potential problems noted with all Persians can include an increased susceptibility to fungal infections,
a more sensitive digestion system, hairballs, and pkd.
At MiniPurrs the health of our cats and kittens is of paramount concern, and we take great measures to ensure and
protect the health and well being of every cat and kitten. Some of these measures include routine monthly flea
control, preventative and routine de-worming, complete physical examinations by a licensed veterinarian for every
kitten before leaving. For good health we always use Nutritious high quality foods, treats and supplements, also
including vitamins and pro-biotics.
All pregnant and nursing mommies and kittens are also supplemented with high calcium all-star milk replacer and
special soft foods.
Our Kitties emotional well being and intellectual development are also very important. Daily enrichment exercises
by means of various textures and types of cat toys are provided in addition to numerous types of scratching posts,
cat grass, cat nip, feathers, bubbles and things that jiggle, jingle, wiggle and jump. Nothing is too good for
our babies.
We recommend that cat trees be no more than 5 feet high and that "micro" pers or "micro" paws
not be placed in homes with small children because of their tiny size. MiniPurrs kittens typically get along well
with small dogs and other cats provided they are not picked on or prevented from getting to the food bowl or litter
box.
MiniPurrs babies begin potty training at the age of three weeks old, and all are completely litter trained at a
very early age and long before arriving to their forever homes.
MiniPurrs kittens typically have wonderful laid-back personalities and the majority are very much lap cats. We
have been told on more than one occasion that our kittens are really similar to a puppy in their desire to please
and in their loyalty to their new family. |
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