Our kittens American Curls
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Facts about the American Curl
The first kitten with such bent ears was born back in 1981 in California. This black kitten was named Shulamith, and two years later she brought her first litter. It was when this cat reached sexual maturity that active work began to fix this mutated gene for inverted ears. Despite all the work of felinologists, the American Curl is still a very rare breed, even in the United States, where at the beginning of 2000 only about two hundred representatives of this unusual breed were registered.
The genetic mutation responsible for the shape and position of the ear cartilage does not adversely affect animal health. In addition, American Curls have unexpectedly strong immunity for clean-shaven cats.
Description of the breed
The American Curl is a unique cat, and it is unique in its unusual shape of ears, these cats’ ears are curved! The backwards shape of the ears is the result of a natural mutation of the gene responsible for the shape of the ears, so this breed can be considered naturally occurring and not artificially bred. There is a huge variety of colors and colors, while the cat’s fur is dense, soft, silky. They are perfectly built, harmonious, with a dense physique, cats do not suffer from excess weight, they are slim, not massive. The neck and chest are strong, well developed, the body is flexible, strong legs have rounded pads. On the wedge-shaped head there is a nice sweet muzzle, soft contours of the profile, a straight nose with smooth transitions to the forehead and chin. Locker looks at the world with clear, shiny eyes of a pleasant hazel color, slightly slanted, from which the cat’s appearance gets a certain charm and charm. But the most striking feature of the appearance is the curls’ ears, open, at the base, the wide ears of cats bend back in a smooth arc, while the inversion angle of these soft and flexible tips can vary from 90 to 180 ° . It is important that the ears with such an unusual shape are absolutely healthy, unlike the ears of Scottish folds, which are prone to ear diseases just because of loops. Interestingly, Curl kittens are born with normal ears, on the fourth day after birth the shape of the ears begins to appear, which are finally formed in cats after four months.
The American Curl comes in two separate types – short hair and medium hair (in the FIFe system it is placed as long hair). Despite the fact that the standard considers both breeds equal, breeders around the world continue to favor semi-longhaired curls as more glamorous and photogenic pets. The genetic mutation responsible for the shape and position of the ear cartilage does not adversely affect animal health. In addition, American Curls have unexpectedly strong immunity for clean-shaven cats. American Curls are pets with a fine mental organization, who love people more than other cats. They are discreet and do not make deafening “oratories” if they are hungry or disagree with something. The breed is characterized by a high level of intelligence and trainability (as far as a cat can be trained at all). American Curls have a peaceful nature, which helps them share a home with other cats and even dogs. In addition, they are very supportive of children. Curl’s playful paws masterfully open the kitchen cabinets and push the door latches until they switch to the desired
position for the cat. Adult kittens retain playfulness and childlike spontaneity into old age, for which they are called cats with the character of Peter Pan. Thin, like curls, the American Curl’s ears have harder cartilage than the ears of regular cats and are easily damaged. In general, get ready to explain to the guests for a long time and convincingly why you do not allow patting your cat on the head. American Curl kittens are born with straight ears, which begin to curl only on the 3-10th day of life. The degree of cartilage curl in this case can be different: from the minimum to a miniature “roll”. American Curls are affectionate, friendly intellectuals, remembered for their extraordinary image and an amazing sense of affection for a person. Moderately balanced, but far from phlegmatic, they masterfully break all stereotypes about the cat tribe. Independent, stubborn unwillingness to share the territory and the owner with others
pets, a passion for solitude – all this is absolutely not about Curls, who consider such habits the height of bad manners. It would not be an exaggeration to say that this is one of the most positive breeds, whose representatives are desperately unwilling to grow up, therefore “bowed” cats are as fresh and easy as in their ten years. their youth. If in the story with the cat Matroskin whiskers, paws and a tail served as documents of identity, then only ears are enough when it comes to curls. Large, but not lacking in elegance, “spots” of New World cats are a blessing.
Character of the American Curl
The American Curl is one of those cat breeds that doesn’t handle loneliness very well. Yes, a cat can entertain itself, but communication with a person cannot be replaced by a mountain of sweets in a bowl, or the most expensive game complexes. So before you get a “bowed” cat, think carefully about whether it will fit into your work schedule. The balance and natural calmness of American Curls allows them, if not to be friends with other pets, then at least not to come into conflict. It’s hard to imagine what such a horrible thing must happen to make these good-natured purrs drop their claws and hiss menacingly at a dog or cat who lives with them in the same house. But with small animals, as a rule, kittens do not stand on ceremony. Hunting instinct – nothing can be done. Another distinctive feature of the character of the American curl is the ability to painlessly adapt to the changing conditions of the surrounding reality. These cats adapt quickly and can handle moving and traveling relatively easily. Lures and sound effects are not annoying, so if you throw a Friday party in your own apartment, the cat will not only be scared, but will also try to take an active part in the festive event. The American Curl will also easily find an approach to the guests who have appeared on the threshold of the house, demonstrating its own place with a quiet purr and cutting circles at the “stranger’s feet”.
American Curls have a certain “dog-like” character. In other words, this is the breed that can be raised “by itself” and even teach a few tricks. The main thing is not to make excessive demands on the mustachioed good man, because he is just a cat and in general – he has paws. But to learn individual dog commands, like “Come!” or “No!”, kittens can.
