Trait overview

Dwarfism is a condition caused by genetic anomalies which lead to stunted growth and abnormal feline body proportions, the most noteworthy of which are shortened legs. It's associated with achondroplasia, and while it can occur in all cats, it is typically seen in the standard Munchkin breed. The condition is associated with a dominantly inherited mutated allele of the UGDH gene.

Gene name(s)

UGDH

Inheritance

Autosomal recessive

More common in the following breeds

Citations

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32605545/