Napoleons are a cross between Munchkins and the Persian Breed Group. (Persian, Himalayan, and Exotic Shorthair.) They very successfully combine the very best qualities of both breeds. Napoleons are a new cat breed which is considered to be "in process," meaning that they have begun the long journey to become a championship breed with the International Cat Association (TICA). They are a "Preliminary New Breed" in TICA. Napoleon breeders across the country are now working together towards the journey "Championship" status.

Napoleons are a short-legged cats with cobby bodies, round heads, round eyes and a beautiful coat. They can come in any color and pattern.  Their fur can be either long like the Persian, or short like the Exotic, though are much more manageable than the average Persian coat. The Napoleon will in essence look like a doll faced or "traditional" Persian with the shortened legs of a Munchkin. The short legs are the result of a natural, spontaneous mutation not from human manipulation.

Napoleons are very adept to running and climbing, although jumping is somewhat impaired.  They are a small to medium size cat, being 5-9 pounds as adults on average. 

 Napoleons have playful, kitten-like personalities which they maintain their entire lives.  They love human companionship and like to curl up with people and cuddle and purr. Napoleons are very social, so if a Napoleon  owner must be away for extended periods of time, it would be good to consider other pets for the cat to be with. Most Napoleons  will be happy to make friends with dog and other cats. Their friendly and outgoing nature will ensure that visitors will always be warmly greeted.  All-in-all,  Napoleons are best described as loving, sociable, and playful.

 A beautiful non-standard
 (long legged) Napoleon

 A fine example of the
 adorable short legs!