Both the Munchkin cat and the British Shorthair are short-haired cats, but there are obvious differences in appearance: the Munchkin cat is a short-legged breed, and the British Shorthair cat is a long-legged breed. Look at the body shape of the Munchkin cat. The British Shorthair cat has a medium body and a round and slender tail. The British Shorthair cat has a slightly larger body and a long tail. The two cats belong to different breeds and can be easily distinguished with the naked eye.