Meet the American Curl Cat

Friendly Feline

Friendly Feline

Social Sweetheart

Social Sweetheart

Smart Cookie

Smart Cookie

Affectionately nicknamed “The Curl,” we are joyous cats that know how to love. We adore our humans (including kiddos!), and we’ll always be around when you want to hang out, whether we’re playing fetch or cuddling on the couch. We’ll miss you when you’re not around, but we’ll be sure to greet you at the door when you come home after a long day. We’re also called the “Peter Pans” of the cat world because we never lose our youthful spark. We’re young furever! Even as we get older, you’ll see us romping around the house with plenty of energy. We have to warn you, though: we know how to open doorknobs. If there’s anything you don’t want us getting into, make sure to put it way out of our reach. You can leave the treats where we can see them, though.
关于我

Personality

Loving

Playful

Affectionate

Origin

United States

Life Span

12-16 Years

Breed Popularity

Length Range

8-11 Inches

Weight Range

5-10 Pounds

Coat Details

Type

Shorthair or Longhair

Texture

Short, curly, wavy

Colors

Chocolate, brown, tan, lilac, silver, gray, and more

Pattern

Bi-color, solid, tabby, calico, tri-color, color point, tabby

Hypoallergenic

No

Cost to Buy

$1,000-$2,000

My Many Looks

My Many Looks

My Breed Characteristics

My Breed Characteristics

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Furbulous Fact

Furbulous Fact

Wondering where we got the name, American Curl? Although we love to curl up in your lap, this isn’t why. We actually get our furbulous name from the shape of our ears which - you guessed it - are uniquely curled. Instead of curling forward like most cat ears, they actually curl backward thanks to a genetic mutation. In other words, we really are one-of-a-kind kitties.
As I Grow Up

As I Grow Up

History of My Breed

History of My Breed

Not only are we furever young in personality and energy, but we’re actually one of the youngest breeds of cat out there. My unique ears first appeared in 1981 on a stray black kitten, who one day showed up at the door of Joe and Grace Ruga in Lakewood, California. The couple was immediately charmed by the striking kitten with the curled ears, and they took her in and named her Shulamith after a “black and comely” princess in the Old Testament. Little did they know, Shulamith would soon have a litter of four kittens with an unknown father - two of them with curly ears. Filled with excitement, cat breeders began the process of selective breeding to preserve this unique and exciting characteristic. Soon, feline geneticist Roy Robinson realized that the ear-curling gene was dominant, which meant cats needed only one copy of the gene to be born with our curled ears. Thus, a new breed - the beautiful American Curl - was born. We quickly rose to popularity, and we’re now one of the most popular cat breeds in the USA. We don’t blame you for wanting us; with our silky coat, playful personality, long lifespan, lack of health problems, and loving demeanor, we’re pretty hard to resist. We were recognized by the International Cat Association in 1987 and by the Cat Fancier’s Association (CFA) in 1993. So while we’re a fairly young breed, we’ve purred and played our way right into humans’ hearts - and we’re here to stay furever.
Care Tips

Care Tips

from Dr. Jessica Greenberg, Associate Veterinarian
1

Clean their ears often.

With their uniquely-shaped ears, American Curls tend to need frequent ear cleaning to help prevent ear infections. Make sure that you handle their ears with care when cleaning; they’re very delicate and easily damaged.

2

Brush their hair often.

While longhair American Curl cats will need more brushing than shorthairs, it’s a good idea to brush any American Curl cat frequently in order to prevent mats from developing (and keep your house free of hairballs!).

3

Feed them a high-quality diet.

Keep your American Curl happy and healthy by feeding them nutritious, high-quality diets. If not fed properly, they can easily suffer from obesity, leading to many health issues, including diabetes, heart disease, and joint disease.

Training Tips

Training Tips

from Dr. Jessica Greenberg, Associate Veterinarian
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关于我
  • Personality

    Loving

    Playful

    Affectionate

  • Origin

    United States

  • Life Span

    12-16 Years

  • Breed Popularity

  • Length Range

    8-11 Inches

  • Weight Range

    5-10 Pounds

  • 动物皮毛

    Type

    Shorthair or Longhair

    Texture

    Short, curly, wavy

    Colors

    Chocolate, brown, tan, lilac, silver, gray, and more

    Pattern

    Bi-color, solid, tabby, calico, tri-color, color point, tabby

  • Hypoallergenic

    No

  • Cost to Buy

    $1,000-$2,000