What is Dwarf cat?

A dwarf cat is any domestic cat which has the condition of dwarfism due to a genetic mutation. Unlike undersized cats of normal proportions, dwarf cats display symptoms of osteochondrodysplasia—genetic disorders of bone and cartilage, typically manifested as noticeably short legs.

Since the mid-twentieth century, cat breeds with embedded dwarfism have been developed for sale. The ethics of their selective breeding is hotly debated, and many countries prohibit it as cruelty to animals.