The American Curl cat is a real family friend

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

Amazing cats of the American Curl breed do not leave indifferent any person who has ever communicated with these cute creatures. Their fluffy ears bent back and attract attention. Curls can become great friends for a large family and brighten up the life of a lonely owner.

A bit of history

It is not officially known exactly how the American Curl was bred. In this regard, there are suggestions that this breed appeared as a result of a natural mutation, which in no way affected the he alth of the cat negatively - the bending of the ears of the animal does not harm him at all.

For the first time, a representative of the breed was seen in the USA in 1981. In the city of Lakewood, California, the family lived - Joe and Grace Ruga. One fine day, they found a stray black cat with strange ears on their doorstep. They decided to leave her. Some time later, the cat gave birth to kittens with the same curved ears. Then the Ruga spouses came to the conclusion that they were the happy owners of a newamazing breed. Two years later, they came to grips with breeding cats with cute ears. The breed quickly became popular, and now the American Curl is known in Europe and Asia.

Description of the breed: standards, he alth, character

The main standard and distinguishing feature of the Curl, of course, are the ears. They are open and bent back at an angle of 90-180 degrees, fluffy wool protrudes provocatively from them. The color of the cat itself can be absolutely anything: from plain to striped. There are also rare specimens such as the American Curl-style Siamese (pictured below).

Curls are distinguished by enviable he alth due to the absence of any diseases transmitted at the gene level. Their strong, muscular body allows them to be very hardy and continue to jump briskly even in old age. You can often hear about Curls that they are eternal kittens.

The American Curl is very friendly and sociable by nature. This curious and playful kitty will follow you everywhere. Moreover, the Curl will not demand attention to his person, but on the contrary, he will try to take part in all household chores. And by the way, thanks to his super-sociality, your furry friend will easily get along with other pets and with small children.

Care

Curls are easy to care for. They don't shed much, so they don't need daily brushing. Bathecurl follows as needed. The only thing you should pay attention to is the curved ears. This feature must always be taken into account. Open ears of Curls should be regularly cleaned of excess sulfur, being careful not to damage the fragile cartilage. It is unacceptable to bend them the other way.

Curls

Oddly enough, but the American Curl cat gives birth to kittens with absolutely straight ears. However, you should not be afraid. The ears begin to curl as early as 3-6 days after birth. Their final formation occurs at 12-16 weeks. To make sure you are offered a real little Curl, check all the necessary documents and be sure to get to know the kitten's parents (at least one of them).

A real friend

When buying an American Curl, be prepared that your loneliness and boring days are over. This wonderful pussy will give you and your family a great mood and unforgettable fun. Curl will be a devoted friend to everyone for years to come.