Bambino

The Bambino is a breed of cat that was created as a cross between the Sphynx and the Munchkin breeds. The Bambino cat has short legs, large upright ears, and is usually hairless. However, some Bambino cats do have fur. In 2005, The International Cat Association (TICA) registered Bambinos as an experimental breed and they are also recognised by the Rare and Exotic Feline Registry (REFR). However, most major cat registries do not recognise the Bambino cat breed. Several countries prohibited the breeding of Bambinos by law, due to their genetic health concerns. Background The first litter of Bambino kittens was registered in 2005 by The International Cat Association (TICA) as an experimental breed. in Italian translates to "baby", referring to the cat's appearance of making it look like a kitten. The Bambino has short legs it inherits from the Munchkin, and huge upright ears, as well as having the hairlessness of the Sphynx.