AMERICAN CURL

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ORIGIN

 

On a typical hot June day in 1981, a stray longhaired black female cat with funny ears mooched a meal from Joe and Grace Ruga in Lakewood, California, and moved in. "Shulamith" is the original American Curl to which all bona fide pedigrees trace their origin. No one ever suspected that from that simple encounter, and the birth of some kittens 6 months later, would grow a worldwide debate about the genetics behind those unusual curled ears. Indeed, the discovery of a novel cat is an event of great importance to feline fans and fanatics, and especially true when it is inherently born to radiate well-being and good things to all fortunate enough to hold one. When selective breeding began in 1983, fanciers bred the American Curl with an eye toward developing a show breed..

 


 

 

ASPECT

 

Although the distinctive feature of the American Curl 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. They are available in both long and shorthair colour and pattern varieties, and since there is minimal undercoat, the Curl sheds little and requires hardly any grooming. When Curls are born, their ears are straight. In 3 to 5 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.

 


 

 

CHARACTER

 

The Curl personality is truly unique .When introduced into a new home, Curl's seem to have an inherent respect for the current pet occupants, giving them plenty of room to adjust to the new kid on the block. Not overly talkative, the Curl's curiosity and intelligence is expressed through little trill-like cooing sounds. If not sleeping up high somewhere in a large salad bowl, figuring out with great determination just how to get into the shower with you, or assuming their spot right in front of a favourite TV show, they are patting at your glasses while you try to read the paper. Curls are very people-oriented, faithful, affectionate soulmates adjusting remarkably fast to other pets, children, and new situations

 


 

 

CARE

 

One will give it a bath / month.

 

 


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