It is nice to report on a well-known breed, albeit not that popular, which is considered to be inherently healthy by which I mean there are no genetically inherited health conditions. As you might be aware, very many cat breeds created out of a recessive genetic mutation have inherited health problems because these beads are …
Here are 23 facts about the American Curl: The feature which distinguishes this cat from other cat breeds is that the ears curl backwards. The cat has a “devilish look” according to Gloria Stephens in her book Legacy of the Cat; They can be longhaired or shorthaired; The body conformation is described as “semi-foreign”, which …
The reason why the American Curl should never have been created is because this is a standard cat in all respects except for the ears which are less attractive than normal ears and in terms of feline anatomy they are defects. That’s three reasons in one sentence. Why, therefore, did the cat associations accept the …
American Curl should never have been created. Reasons. Read More »
Yes, American Curl cats are healthy because cats of this breed don’t inherit genetic illnesses (as at 1992). I think I have the best book that you can buy to answer the question in the title. The book that I’m referring to is Medical, Genetic and Behavioral Aspects of Purebred Cats, Edited by Ross D …
Here are 12 facts about the American Curl cat. Standard shape But for the ears, this is a standard shaped domestic purebred cat. What I mean by this is that this is neither a large nor small cat and there are no outstanding features other than the cat’s ears. Mutation As mentioned this cat breed …
The cat’s name is Snow. Snow is able to play this tricky game, which you see at tourist locations in many cities, better than most humans. I see this game (actually more a scam) being played all along Westminster Bridge, London, during the summer months. People believe they can spot the ball but almost invariable …
American Curl Cat Excels At Cup And Ball Trick (video) Read More »
This is a page on the American Curl that is written for children and anyone who likes plain English and nice pictures. This a well known cat breed from America. A cat breed is a type of cat that has its own look (appearance) and history. Read what a cat breed is by clicking here. …
Picture of white American Curl — Visit the photographer’s photostream who is also the cat’s companion and caretaker. Author on Flickr: 美國捲耳貓. I don’t think I have seen a more attractive American Curl. In fact, I know I haven’t. She (I think this cat is female but I am not completely sure) is incredibly cute …
A purebred cat with ear flaps that curl backwards due to a genetic mutation that occured naturally in a random bred cat and from which the breed commenced and was developed. Popularity: mid-range in popularity – 36th out of 66 breeds on PoC poll. Place of origin: USA Date of origin: 1981 Ancestry: American stray, …
Loading……a large format slide show of probably the best photographs of this cat breed…….please wait 2–3 seconds. ***Pictures copyright protected*** The American Curl is one of a number of breeds that were “created” naturally through a genetic mutation. The tailless cats are in this group. Because of their distinct difference they have become new breeds …
Overview: The distinguishing feature of this cat breed is the ears which curl backwards due to a genetic mutation. Other than that, this is a breed that is moderate in all areas. This cat can be either long or shorthaired and is seen in all color categories, all divisions and all colors. The breed started …
