American Curl
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Origin
United States
Height
8"-10"
Adult Weight
5-10 pounds
Life Span
11-15 years
TEMPERAMENT
Curious, intelligent, social, playful
OTHER NAMES
"Peter Pan" of the cat world
Group
Small-sized short to medium hair
Price
$1,000 - $2,000
Personality and Temperament
Care
- NUTRITION
- GROOMING
- EXERCISE
- HEALTH
Characteristics
History
The Breed Standard
Body
The American curl has a lean, elegant body with moderate muscle mass and a fairly slender build. Females should weigh between five and 8 pounds, and males should weigh between seven and 10 pounds.
Head
The head is a modified wedge shape with no flat plains. It is longer than it is wide. The nose should be moderate in length with a straight, slight rise that extends from the bottom of the eyes to the four head followed by a gentle curve toward the top of the head.
Eyes
The American curl cat has walnut shaped eyes that are oval on top and rounder at the bottom. The eyes should be set at a slight angle between the tip of the nose and the base of the ears, one eye width apart.
Ears
The American curl is named for its ears, which have a distinctly curled profile. There should be a minimum of 90 degrees arc of curl and a maximum of 180 degrees arc of curl. The American curl's ears should be wider at the base, with an open shape and rounded, flexible tips. They should be moderately large, and they should be placed equally on the side and top of the head. Ear furnishings are desirable.
Legs & Paws
The legs should be of medium length, with medium boning. The feet should have a rounded shape and should be of medium size.
Tail
The American curl's tail should be the same length as its body. It should be wide at the base with a tapering shape.
Coat
American curl cats may have long or short coats.
Color
All colors and patterns are acceptable in both the long and short hair coat divisions. Nose leather and paw pad colors correspond to coat colors.