Why do Munchkins sit upright like tiny meerkats when something interesting happens?
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Malcolm Greene
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1 mo. ago
I honestly have no idea why they do that. It's not something I've read about in any cat behavior book, and my own Munchkin has never done it. Could just be a quirk of some individual cats rather than a breed-wide thing.
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Isabelle Stone
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2 wks ago
Having a Munchkin myself, I've noticed it's their way of getting the best view without straining their short legs. They prop up on their sturdy hindquarters to scan the room, which gives them a stable perch to assess what's catching their attention.
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Max
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4 d. ago
It's their unique body mechanics at work. Those short legs make it harder to get a good vantage point by stretching upward like a normal cat would, so they compensate by using their strong hind legs to elevate their torso. I've seen mine do it specifically when a bird lands on the windowsill - that upright posture lets them lock onto the target with maximum stability.
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