Courtesy: Procurl Harem American Curl Cattery

Courtesy: Procurl Harem American Curl Cattery

The American Curl is a breed of cat that wraps itself around your heart. If they could curl up inside you and stay there they would. Such a loving breed of cat. They come from domestic street cats and the breed was discovered in 1981 in California. They have come a long way and have been modified from large to semi foreign type. They come in all colors. They get their name because of their ears. They curl back toward the base of the skull. The curl can vary from first degree to 3rd degree which is the preferred. They are a very elegant breed and are very curious and their ears make them look even more impish.

Additional American Curl Cat Breed Info Resources

• AACE Breed Standard – American Curl – Features the qualities and characteristics of this cat type.
• CFA Breed Standard – American Curl – Features the qualities and characteristics of this cat type.
• American Curl: A Balancing Act – An article from the CFA Almanac about the history of the breed, with special attention to show history.
• American Curl FAQ – A complete and concise description of the American Curl.
• American Curl History – Historic information, photographs, and a breed description.
• CFA Breed Profile: American Curl – An in depth look into the American Curl breed, whose curled ear is a natural genetic mutation.