Lambkin

The Lambkin is an experimental cat breed created from Munchkin and Selkirk Rex ancestry, combining short legs with a curly or wavy coat. The name refers to the soft, lamb-like texture sought in many lines, although coat quality and leg length can vary by kitten. Lambkins may be longhaired or shorthaired, and they often have a rounded, compact appearance influenced by the Selkirk side. Recognition is limited compared with older breeds, so descriptions should acknowledge its developing status.

A Lambkin needs owners who will monitor both coat and body structure. Curly coats can trap loose hair near the skin, so gentle combing and mat checks are useful even when the coat looks plush. Short legs make weight control, accessible furniture, and joint comfort important. Breeders should be open about Munchkin dwarfism, Selkirk coat inheritance, and any registry limits. The best homes judge the cat by comfort, mobility, and temperament, not only by the combination of curl and low stature.

Colors: Bi-Color, Bicolor, Black, Blue, Blue Point, Brown, Calico, Chocolate, Chocolate Point, Cinnamon, Classic Tabby, Cream, Cream Point, Dilute Calico, Dilute Tortoiseshell, Fawn, Flame Point, Golden, Harlequin, Lilac, Lilac Point, Lynx Point, Mackerel Tabby, Mink, Pointed, Red, Seal Point, Sepia, Shaded, Shell, Silver, Smoke, Spotted Tabby, Tabby, Ticked Tabby, Torbie, Tortoiseshell, Van, White