The American Curl is a very popular cat. They got their name from the ears that curl back against their heads. Unlike the Scottish Fold, this is not a health defect in the ear and cannot cause any health problems. Actually, so far these cats are not known to have any health problems, so are currently the healthiest cat breed (which can help a lot when thinking about vet bills).
The ears, even though this cat is very healthy, have to be handled carefully to avoid damaging cartilage.
The cat originated in Lakewood, California June 1981 when 2 cats, Panda and Shulamith, were discovered by the Ruga family who took these adorable, if not unusual cats into their home gladly. The cats were long haired, 1 white and the other black. After a few weeks of living with the Rugas, Panda unfortunately disappeared and didn't come back home. That left Shulamith to become the mother of all known American Curls.
In 1993, this breed was the first to become accepted in Champion Class with both long and short hair in the Cat Fanciers' Association. They have very silky coats that lie flat against their bodies and require little grooming.
American Curls usually reach adulthood after 2-3 years and are born with strait ears. Ears start to curl after about 10 days and can be very curled or barely noticeable. The ears are fully curled by 4 months.
This breed is found in America, Japan, France, Russia, Spain, and many other countries.
If you want a cat that loves to spend time with it's humans, this breed would be good to look at!!!
The ears, even though this cat is very healthy, have to be handled carefully to avoid damaging cartilage.
The cat originated in Lakewood, California June 1981 when 2 cats, Panda and Shulamith, were discovered by the Ruga family who took these adorable, if not unusual cats into their home gladly. The cats were long haired, 1 white and the other black. After a few weeks of living with the Rugas, Panda unfortunately disappeared and didn't come back home. That left Shulamith to become the mother of all known American Curls.
In 1993, this breed was the first to become accepted in Champion Class with both long and short hair in the Cat Fanciers' Association. They have very silky coats that lie flat against their bodies and require little grooming.
American Curls usually reach adulthood after 2-3 years and are born with strait ears. Ears start to curl after about 10 days and can be very curled or barely noticeable. The ears are fully curled by 4 months.
This breed is found in America, Japan, France, Russia, Spain, and many other countries.
If you want a cat that loves to spend time with it's humans, this breed would be good to look at!!!
That is so awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteIf I got that cat that might be the one I'd get. But maybe I'd like to get a short-haired black and white one...
I think I might stick with Bailey. We don't want anything to happen to a poor little kitty. Bailey might think it's a toy for her...
Anyway, really good job on the post! Very detailed. Ha ha ha did you get my pun? with the tailed in the word detailed? Ha ha ha... Oh, well
Great job
-S.K
Hahaha!!! That was a funny joke, and you're right about Baily, although many cats live peacefully with dogs! It's fine that you don't get a cat, but Baily is to sweet to eat it!!!
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