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American Curl overview
First CFA breed accepted for championship status as a single breed with two coat lengths. Some associations call the shorthair variety the "Shorthair Curl", while others call the shorthair "American Curl" and the longhair variety, the "American Curl Longhair". Best known for its unique curled-back ears which arise from a dominant gene (a spontaneous genetic mutation likely responsible). Kittens are born with straight ears which start to curl back after 3-5 days. The ears unfurl gradually until permanently set at around 16 weeks.
Affectionate, moderately docile, they need a lot of attention. Extremely people-oriented. Can become lonely and bored if
left alone - a compatible cat companion can help. They require
grooming every few weeks for shorthair or twice a week for longhair variety.
American Curl foreign names
Amerikaanse Kruloor (Dutch), Curl Américain (French), Curl Americano (Spanish)
Origin
United States
Breed number/code
ACL & ACS (FIFe)
Biological data
Size
Small to medium.
Build
Moderately muscled and flexible.
Ears curl backwards in a smooth arc (as opposed to the Scottish Fold's ears which fold forward and downward). The ears give the breed an alert and happy appearance.
Hair quality
Short-haired or long-haired.
Silky coats.
Colours
All colors are accepted, including the blue-eyed colorpoint.
Eye colours
Eyes are also found in a rainbow of colors.
Patterns
All patterns are accepted.
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American Curl – Breed standard
The below links are external
FIFe, TICA, CFA, AACE, ACFA
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