The Napoleon cat is a breed, a new breed bred from a deliberate cross between a Munchkin and a long-haired Persian. Its distinguishing feature is its sweet baby face and short legs similar to those of a dachshund. This adorable baby-faced, short-legged cat is an artificial crossbreed that began in the mid-1990s and is still in the early stages of development. The Napoleon cat is one such breed, a new breed bred from a deliberate cross between a Munchkin and a long-haired Persian. Its distinguishing feature is its sweet baby face and short legs similar to those of a dachshund. This adorable baby-faced, short-legged cat is an artificial hybrid that began in the mid-1990s and is still in the early stages of development.

The Napoleon is an emerging breed in the cat family, with more variation in appearance than the older, more stable breeds. Originally from the United States, initial breeding in the 1990s, registered with the TCA, weight range 3 to 7.5 kilograms, grooming requirements 1 time per day.