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 Cat Breeds - There are a variety of different cat breeds. Read about the many domestic cat breeds, including the Maine Coon and Siamese cats. And view the many cat breeds pictures to see how each breed differs dramatically in coat length and overall look.
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American Curl Cats.American Curl Cats information including a profile on the breed description, a brief history , American Curl cats characteristics and temperament, pictures of American Curls and more.
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AMERICAN CURL CATS
American Curl cats are distinguished by their
unique ears that curl back in a graceful arc offering an alert,
perky, happily-surprised expression.
History
A litter of kittens was
born in 1981 with an unusual backward curl on their ears. This
mutation was reproduced. However, these cats are still sometimes
born with normal ears, which later develop the curl.
Description
When American Curl Cats are born, their ears are straight. In three
to five days they start to curl back staying in a tight rosebud
position, unfurling gradually until permanently 'set' at around 16
weeks.
This is the time breeders determine the kitten's ear quality
as either pet or show in addition to the kitten's overall
conformation.
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They are available in both long and shorthair colour and
pattern varieties - solid and tabby being the most common - and
there is minimal undercoat.
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The degree of ear curl can vary greatly, ranging from
almost straight (pet quality) to a show quality ear with an arc of
90-180 degrees resembling a graceful shell-like curvature.
Although
the distinctive feature of American Curl cats is their uniquely
curled ears, the medium-sized rectangular body, silky flat-lying
coat, and expressive walnut-shaped eyes are equally indicative of
the breed.
American Curl cats shed very little and
therefore require hardly any grooming.
0Characteristics and Temperament
The Curl personality is truly unique. Curls are very
people-oriented, faithful, affectionate cats that adjust remarkably
fast to other pets, children, and new situations.
People say they
are very dog-like in their attentiveness to their owners. Not
overly talkative, the Curl's curiosity and intelligence is expressed
through little trill-like cooing sounds.
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