Skookum
Body TypeDwarf
CoatShort/Curly
Weight3 kg
Life Span12-14
OriginUnited States
TemperamentPlayful, Social, Sweet
Colors & PatternsAll colors and patterns
About the Skookum
A dwarf breed crossing Munchkin with LaPerm, combining short legs with a curly rex coat. Named for a Chinook word meaning strong or great. Compact and confident, retaining playful energy into adulthood. Short and long curly coats both occur.
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