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American Curl
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American Curl Description |
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Characteristics
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The backward-tipped ears of the American Curl make it
unmistakable. Curious and companionable, these attractive
cats adapt easily to almost any home situation and tolerate
the presence of other animals remarkably well.
Description
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The American Curl's body is medium sized, elongated
in shape with moderate strength and tone. The head is
a modified wedge, longer than it is wide,with a straight
nose and a muzzle that is neither pointed nor square,
It is an elegant and alert animal with a sweet and friendly
expression. The eyes are walnut shaped, modferatrely
large and may be any color, with no particular relationship
to the coat color, except thaat blue eyes are required
in colorpoint classses. Legs are of medium boning and
the feet are medium sized and rounded. The tail is wide
at the base, tapered and equal in length to the body;
the longhaired American Curl has a beautiful plumed
tail.
The outstanding feature of the American Curl is its
remarkable curled ears. At birth, the ears are straight
but they begin to curl back during the first ten days
of life. The degree of curl is not finally established
until the kittens are about four months old.
The coats of both longhair and shorthair types are soft
and silky with minimal undercoat.Grooming is easy because
the hair does not mat--regular combing and an occasional
bath will keep these intriguing cats looking good.
Varieties
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American Curls come in all colors and patterns.Choose
from a glistening snow-white with azure blue eyes, or
a silver tabby with emerald-green eyes.Since they have
such a wide gene pool you can find an American Curl
with any color coat, including colorpointed, and any
eye color that you wish.
Temperament
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Curious and friendly, the impish American Curl enjoys
human company and remains playful and kitten-like throughout
its adult life.These cats are very affectionate, even-tempered,
lively and intelligent, and quickly make friends with
new human acquaintances.
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