{"id":1413,"date":"2022-01-10T15:00:36","date_gmt":"2022-01-10T20:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/omgmeow.com\/?p=1413"},"modified":"2022-01-09T16:54:57","modified_gmt":"2022-01-09T21:54:57","slug":"cats-that-dont-grow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/omgmeow.com\/cats-that-dont-grow\/","title":{"rendered":"Are there Breeds of Cats that do not Grow?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Would you rather that your pet didn’t grow up and stay like a cute kitten forever? Then you will be happy to know that there are some breeds of cats that don’t grow <\/strong>or cats that stay small<\/em>. Unlike common breeds, these cats retain their diminutive looks and adorable demeanor as adults.<\/p>\n Cats that do not grow, also known as “the smallest cats in the world<\/strong>“, are divided into 3 different types: miniatures, dwarfs, and teacups. Although there are differences between them, the truth is that they all grow little and retain the appearance of a small cat.<\/p>\n In fact, these cats can weigh as little as 5 pounds, significantly less than the average adult cat (10-12 pounds).<\/p>\n With that said, here are 9 pet cat breeds that will always be small:<\/strong><\/p>\n Let’s see in detail what characterizes them and how much each of them can grow …<\/p>\n Unofficially known as the smallest cat<\/strong> in the world, the Singaporean can weigh between 4 and 8 pounds. Depending on the specimen, they can weigh half of what the average cat weighs. They usually take 15-24 months to reach adult size.<\/p>\n The Cornish Rex, a breed native to Cornwall, England, is another cat that stays small<\/strong> into adulthood. It usually weighs between 6 and 7 pounds, but some specimens have been known to weigh up to 10 pounds. This is an unusual-looking slender kitten with large ( bat ) ears and well-defined cheekbones.<\/p>\n Fun fact<\/strong>. Cornish rex cats are very skilled at catching forbidden things thanks to their long, thin legs. If you have this kitten at home, be sure to keep closets, kitchen cabinets, and drawers tightly closed.<\/p>\n Another cat that does not grow<\/strong> and retain the kitten’s look as an adult is the adorable Devon Rex, originally from Devon, England. Often mistaken for its close cousin the Cornish Rex, this breed is very similar in genetic makeup. As an adult, Devon Rex typically weighs between 6 and 9 pounds.<\/p>\n Fun fact<\/strong>. How to distinguish a cornish rex from a devon rex? The latter has a less wavy coat and its whiskers are shorter.<\/p>\n Developed in the United States, the Skookum is a hybrid dwarf cat breed<\/strong> that was obtained from the cross between the Munchkin (another cat that doesn’t grow) and the LaPerm, a cat known for its attractive curly coat and intelligence. The result was an adorable little kitten with a very tiny body, short legs, and curly hair.<\/p>\n If you’ve been thinking of cats that stay small<\/strong> and also have a distinctive appearance, then the American curl may be what you are looking for.<\/p>\n Specimens of this teacup breed can vary in size but generally remain very small into adulthood. Its most striking feature is the curved shape of the ears, which point towards the back of the skull as if someone had curled them ( curl means curl in English ).<\/p>\nWhat are the cats that don’t grow?<\/h1>\n
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1. Singapura<\/h2>\n
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2. Cornish Rex<\/h2>\n
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3. Devon rex<\/h2>\n
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4. Skookum<\/h2>\n
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5. American curl<\/h2>\n
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