The Bambino Cat
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© Photo Courtesy of Helmi Flick |
This is a small cat breed or the preferred description - a dwarf cat. They are lively, outgoing and affectionate cats.
| Body | The Bambino has a stocky appearance. Their well muscled, medium boned and medium sized body has a shape that can be described as rectangular. Their necks should be well muscled, thick and strong. |
| Legs | They have powerful, very short and well developed legs. Their legs should never hinder their movement. |
| Tail | The Bambino cat's tail tapers from the base to a pointed tip. The tail is slender and long and should be flexible. A tuft of hair on the tip is permissible. |
| Head | This dwarf cat breed has a head which is longer than it is wide and is known as a modified wedge-shape. Their muzzles have a blunted, square tip. |
| Ears | Their ears are alert and upright and are considered quite large with moderately pointed tips. Cats with lynx tipping are preferred. |
| Eyes | They have large eyes which have been described as 'lemon' shaped. |
| Coat | Like the other hairless cat breeds, they do appear absent of hair, but on closer inspection fine downy hair is apparent. They feel like warm, soft and supple chamois or suede. Eyebrows and whiskers can be very short or completely absent. |
This miniature cat breed is a new and rare cat breed. To establish the status of the breeds registration and recognition in your country, we would suggest that you visit our All Breeds of Cat page for a list of international cat associations.
Health and Grooming
The Bambino cat is a medium to high maintenance cat breed. Whilst shedding is minimal they do need regular bathing to keep their skin soft, clean and supple.
They are generally robust and healthy cats but there may be genetic issues related to their pseudo-achondroplasia (short-limb dwarfism with normal size head) - i.e. lordosis (exaggerated inward curvature of the spine) and pectus excavatum (a deformity that causes a funnel chest or sunken chest).
These conditions can be avoided or 'bred-out' provided a good breeding program is followed.
We are not aware if the genetic heart condition Hypertrophic Cardio Myopathy (HCM) which is seen in the Sphynx is also found in the Bambino.
They are sensitive to cold and would require a special diet to regulate their body temperatures. Sunburn needs to be prevented.
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© Helmi Flick Cat Photography - Breeder/Owner: Nina Adkins-Kruzan of WavorgoNaked & HoBBiTcaTs Cattery - Cat: HoBBiTcaTs' Hadrian's Wall (Bambino)
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