Minskin
Body TypeDwarf
CoatHairless
Weight3 kg
Life Span12-14
OriginUnited States
TemperamentOutgoing, Affectionate, Playful
Colors & PatternsVarious colors with fur points on mask, ears, legs, tail
About the Minskin
A designer breed crossing Munchkins with Sphynx, plus Devon Rex and Burmese, first bred in Boston in 1998. Short legs with sparse fur points on the face, ears, tail, and paws. Small but vigorous and people-focused. Warm-skinned like other hairless breeds.
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