Introduction

Welcome to my personal blog site!

This is actually a blog post used to showcase my (occasional) beautiful kittens and puppies that are available to caring, nurturing homes.

I love my naturally short-legged cats, which are called Munchkins (the name was taken from the Wizard of Oz).  Munchkin cats have a genetic “dwarfism” gene which produces much shorter legs (particularly in the front) and gives the cat an appearance similar to a ferret!

Munchkins have muscular back legs and frequently use them to sit up and look around. I’ve had Munchkins of my own for over ten years now and have not encountered any back problems (as in certain dog breeds) or other health issues.

Because when you breed for Munchkins some of the offspring will NOT inherit the “Munchkin gene,” I try to cross with beautiful animals (Persian, Himalayan and solid white) so that ALL of the offspring will be marketable.   Beauty, health and disposition are all factors that go into my breeding decisions.  Only through trial and error have I found which cats produce the best results when crossed with each other.

Because I love  my Munchkins so much, I’ve decided to create my own type of short-legged dogs.   My favorite breeds are the Sheltland Sheepdog (Shelties) and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi.  I have found that mixing these two breeds creates a beautiful individual that is intelligent and trustworthy around cats and other animals (we have 3 horses and 2 goats).   You can get the Sheltie coat and sensitivity along with the short Corgi legs and “Corgi self-confidence” and have the best of both breeds.  These dogs are wonderful family members and excellent with children.

Just click on the category link that suits what you are looking for and let me know if you’d be interested in meeting your prospective kitten (or puppy) in person.

I sometimes ship out of state – I use Continental  Airlines when possible – but if they do not fly into your local airport, I’ve used Delta (and Alaska Airlines).  Animals are contained in a climate/pressure controlled cargo area and safely handled by experienced personnel.  Ask us about the fees involved in shipping animals.  I only charge ACTUAL fees, there are no hyped up charges.

The usual shipping fee for a kitten is $285.  You can ship 2 kittens in one carrier for one airline fee.  This is recommended for the sake of the kitten(s).  The only additional fees for the second kitten are (1) the cost of the kitten, and (2) the Health Certificate/vet examination ($45 each).  The airlines require a Health Certificate to be issued within 10 days of the flight.

You can reserve your baby with a deposit of 1/3 down.  Deposits are not refundable if you later change your mind, unless we both agree on it.

If you have any trouble navigating through the site, feel free to send me an email at Countrymunchkins@aol.com

I do ask that your new pet be spayed/neutered and that you do NOT have your cat declawed!   Read the truth about declawing at www.declawing.com – declawing is actually mutilation of the fingertips and in some cases can lead to biting and other psychological issues.

Thank you for visiting and I hope to hear from you