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American Curl

cat Breed Profile

This well-muscled cat, while not large, has a long body compared to the overall size. The American Curl has medium-sized bones so she is not a delicate cat despite the length of the body.

Attributes

Size

Weight

medium: 8-12 lbs.

small: <8 lbs.

Coat

Length

Short, Medium

Color

White, Blue, Black, Red, Cream, Chocolate, Lilac, Silver, Golden, Tortoiseshell, Buttercream, Brown

Less Allergenic

No

Care

Longevity

9-13 yrs.

Needs

Moderate

Traits

Grooming Needs

Moderate, High

Social Needs

Moderate

Eye Color

Amber, Aqua, Blue, Copper, Green, Gold, Hazel, Odd-eyed, Orange, Yellow

Club recognition

Associations

CFA, ACFA , TICA, CCA

Prevalence

So-so

The American Curl Cat Breed

If provided with enough exercise space, American Curls tend to maintain their weight rather well.

About the American Curl

This well-muscled cat, while not large, has a long body compared to the overall size. The American Curl has medium-sized bones so she is not a delicate cat despite the length of the body.

American Curl personality

The American Curl is a lively cat. She is very interested in people and gets along well with her parents. 

What to expect

The American Curl enjoys daily exercise. They relish cat trees in the house with perches for climbing and jumping. If they are provided with enough exercise space, they tend to maintain their weight rather well. They also like interactive play. While not considered a lap cat, the Curl likes to be next to people.

History of the American Curl

In 1981 in California, a kitten was found by Joe and Grace Ruga. This kitten had the unique characteristic of having ears that curled backwards. The Rugas brought the kitten into the house, named her Shulamith, and she became the foundation of the American Curl breed. When Shulamith had her kittens, two of them also had the same curled ears. In addition, one of the kittens with the curled ears was a shorthaired cat instead of exhibiting the longer coat of Shulamith.

Shulamith and her remarkable kittens soon came to the attention of the cat fancy and the breed, called American Curl, began to attract people who were interested in breeding and exhibiting them. The breed became recognized for exhibition in the championship class at cat shows. 

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