Minskin kittens typically cost around £2,000 to £2,400 in the UK, with prices sometimes reaching higher depending on the breeder and the cat's specific traits such as leg length or eye colour. This breed is rare, so prospective owners often need to join waiting lists with reputable breeders.
While exact lifespan data for Minskin cats is limited, they generally live around 12 to 15 years, similar to their parent breeds such as Burmese and Devon Rex, which are known for a healthy and relatively long life.
Minskin cats can inherit genetic health conditions from their parent breeds, including heart issues like hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, so it is important to acquire a kitten from responsible breeders who screen for these conditions to ensure the cat's health.
Minskin cats are legal to own in the UK. Although some countries restrict breeding cats with short legs, the UK currently has no outright ban on Minskin cats, though there is ongoing debate about welfare considerations in breeding practices.