The American Curl

MIHIY Patrick Henry from MIHIT Cattery Photo by Mrs Barbara DeAngelo	"Adam" Daywarhim Kismit of Ghattiscurl from MIHIT Cattery

The current American Curl descended from "Shulamith" (early-1980's) owned by Joe and Grace Ruga of Lakewood, CA. This cat's ears are it's governing feature. They are firm to the touch, erect and open, curving up in a gentle, backwards curl. Its ears can be swiveled to point at each other. A round face with a silky coat that lies flat; not bushy. Long and plumed tail.

• BREED TYPE: Spontaneous mutation

• BODY TYPE: Semi-Foreign

• COAT TYPE: Longhair

• SIZE: Medium, 5 to 10 pounds

• TEMPERAMENT: Gentle and playful. Inquisitive, but not intrusive. Can be talkative.

• COLORS: Black, black and white, and brown mackerel tabby and white.

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