American Curl originated in California, USA state, but did not start breeds breeding until 1983 and became cats A rare new addition to the world. Only 50% of kittens born to parents of American curly-eared cats develop curly ears. At birth, the appearance is the same as usual, and gradually begins to change after 4-7 days of birth, forming curled ears. The Aijiao character that matches her appearance is generally rising in popularity now. In 1986, it was registered by the Cat Fanciers Association, and at the 1993 Championships, it set the precedent for the Cat Fanciers Association to officially recognize a breed with two coat lengths as a champion.

The highly unusual appearance is due to a mutation in the ears that was originally found only in longhaired cats, but has now been passed on to shorthaired cats, both of which are now very popular. The breed first appeared in 1981, when John and Grace Luke of California adopted 2 kittens, and they noticed that one of them, Sarah Mises, had ears with rolled back bones and a head Two of the four kittens born in the litter had curly ears, thus confirming that this trait can be passed down from generation to generation and has the potential to develop.

In 1983, American breeder Nancy brought the curly-eared cat to the cat show for the first time, which was well received and started the breeding process. American curly-eared cats, regardless of coat color, length or length, are always curled and decorated with fur, very beautiful, the cartilage of the curly ears is firm to the touch, and there are 3 degrees of curling of the curly ears: light, partial and full crescent (best) .

The American Curly-eared cat is very curious and makes a great companion for any family. It is stable and intelligent, and its behavior as a kitten will remain for a lifetime. American Curl cats don't like to talk a lot, but they know how to get around and what they need. It also gets along well with other pets in the home.

Chinese name: American curly cat

Latin name: American Curl

Alternative name: curly cat, anti-ear cat

Kingdom: Animalia

Department: Chordate

Subphylum: Vertebrate subphylum

Class: Mammalia

Subclass : Eutheria

Order: Carnivora

Family: Feline

Subfamily: Feline

Genus: Cat Genus

Distribution area: United States

American Curl is curious and intelligent And love companions, having it will welcome the joy of every day. They are very people-oriented and want your attention, so they will often tap your leg at your feet to remind you that he is there for you. They want to be with you all the time, whether it's sleeping in your bed at night, or curling up in your lap and watching their favorite TV show. They love children and adapt well to other pets and new situations. When introduced to their new home, they are alert and curious, but respectful of the previous occupants. They have quiet voices, not overly chatty, but they have soft vibrato and cooing.

American Curl is very curious, known as an urban explorer, and is a good companion , suitable for all families. It is stable and intelligent, and its behavior as a kitten will remain for a lifetime. American Curl cats don't like to talk a lot, but they know how to get around and what they need. It also gets along well with other pets in the home. Curly-eared cats have "cleanliness". Every day, cats use their claws to wash their faces several times; they defecate in a fixed place every time, and cover the feces with soil after defecation. Cats do not have the habit of urinating anywhere. Therefore, the owner can place a bedpan with bedding (such as sand, sawdust, broken absorbent paper and coal ash slag, etc.) indoors or in a corner of the cage (larger space), so as to collect all large and small urine, and Keep the environment clean.

Basics of parenting

When surviving in the wild, hunting for food can stimulate him psychologically and exercise his ability to survive. Victory has enough sense of accomplishment, which is conducive to the development of its physical and mental health, and naturally makes it feel happy. And cats raised at home do not have to go out to find food, and life becomes boring. His happy life is entirely up to the master to create.

A cat likes to sharpen his claws because he can have fun with it. Considering the furniture at home, let's prepare a cat climbing frame for him! It seems that it is natural for cats to climb up, and he likes to look down at the scene from a high place. Getting him a high perch will get him extra excited.

You can also develop some small acrobatics and train cats to do it. Of course, he will use food as a reward, and he will have a great sense of accomplishment when he completes the task and gets the food.

Goldfish and birds will always be involved his gaze. It's a very good toy, but all beings are equal, so you can only see it but not touch it.

Diet

Liver: Some cats love liver and refuse other foods. Animal livers contain large amounts of vitamin A, but taking too much vitamin A can lead to muscle stiffness, neck pain, deformed bones and joints, and liver disease.

High-fat foods: If a cat's diet contains a lot of fatty fish or stale fatty meat, it can lead to insufficient vitamin E intake, which can cause inflammation of the cat's body fat and extreme pain .

Raw fish: Some raw fish contain enzymes that can destroy vitamin B1, and a lack of vitamin B1 can lead to neurological disease in cats, which can be fatal in severe cases. This enzyme can be destroyed by heating, so Be sure to cook the fish before feeding it to the cat.

Meat: Although a cat's diet should be dominated by meat, feeding cats only meat can lead to uneven intake of minerals and vitamins, which can lead to severe bone metabolic disorders.

dog food: dog food Unlike the nutrients in cat food, the nutrients in dog food do not meet the needs of cats. Although cats and dogs are carnivores, dogs have less nutritional needs than cats.

Cod liver oil: Special care should be taken when supplementing cats with additional vitamins and minerals, as excessive consumption of cod liver oil can lead to excessive intake of vitamin A and vitamin D, which can lead to bone disease.

Appearance

Ideal American Curl The cat with ears is medium in size, alert in appearance and sweet in expression. The long-haired and short-haired breeds of the American Curly-eared cat are soft The coat is silky, but the tail of the long-haired breed is shaggy. Both breeds have very little undercoat, so the coat is easy to manage, with occasional bathing and regular grooming sufficient. Be especially careful with their ears to avoid breaking the cartilage of the ears. Don't deliberately bend their ears into unnatural shapes.

While curly ears are the main characteristic of this particular breed, other key traits are its large walnut-shaped eyes and a medium-sized rectangular body.

Head

The shape is a gentle wedge, the forehead is not flat, the length is slightly longer than the width, and it is very smooth. In profile, the nose is of medium length, straight, slightly raised from the fundus to the   forehead   , slightly curved at the top of the head, extending to the neck without interruption. The head is of medium size compared to the body. The muzzle is rounded and smooth, with no noticeable beard pad. The chin is strong and in line with the nose and upper lip.

Eyes

Almond-shaped, oval at the top and rounded at the base. The distribution is relatively open, at a slight angle to the line from the ear to the tip of the nose. Medium size. The color is clear and bright, except for the point color group, which requires blue eyes, the eye color of other groups has nothing to do with coat color.

Ears

A minimum angle of 90 degrees and a maximum curl of 180 degrees. The cartilage is at least 1/3 of the height from the base of the ear. Shape: The ears are broad at the base, with rounded back folds, rounded and soft at the tips when viewed from the front and back. Medium size, erect and symmetrical on both sides of the top of the head.

American Curl cats are born with straight ears and begin to roll back within two to seven days of life. The tips of each kitten's ears gradually grow back during the first four months of life, and are set after four months. So, by the time the kitten is four months old, the breeder can determine the quality of the kitten (pets  level, breeding level, exhibitor level). In addition to meeting the specified breed requirements, the arc of the cat's ears that are rolled back is the key to determining the quality and level of the cat: Level 1 (pet level), Level 2 (breeding level), Level 3 (exhibitor level). For the exhibition-level cat, the ears have the largest curling arc, which is bent back into a perfect crescent shape, and the tufts of hair at the base of the ears are fanned out, which adds to its beauty (as shown in Figure 1 below). . Note that sudden changes in direction without direction curves should be smooth and elegant. The angle required for the curl when viewed from the rear is shown in Figure 2, which also shows the imaginary line of the ear following the curve, through the circular tip and the base of the skull pointing towards the center.

The breeder of the American Curl is the Curl or other non-pure breed domestic cat, except that the ears are not curly, the coat color and characteristics of these non-pure cats should conform to the rating of the American Curl. standard. Through cross-breeding, the gene pool of the American Reel has been greatly enriched, and at the same time, due to the diversity of genes, the American Reel has a very good health status. Breeding a curly-eared cat with a curly-eared cat produces kittens that are usually curly-eared. However, when a Curl is bred with a cat with erect ears (either a regular house cat or straight-eared offspring of a Curl), at least 50% of the offspring will be Curl. The erect-eared descendants of the American Curl are also very valuable in breeding and make excellent pets.

Fleece

Fleece is preferred.

Note: When the Curl is alert, the ears will rotate forward and the downward curve of the ear tips will point towards the middle of the skull. (The arc formed by curling the ear should be greater than 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees from the tip of the ear. The center point of the arc can be higher than the skull, but not lower than the skull.)

Body

Slightly rectangular in shape, the body length is one to one and a half times the width at the shoulders. Medium in size, males may be larger. The musculature is moderately developed, flexible and elastic. The tail is soft, broad at the base, thin at the tip, and about the same length as the body.

The length of the legs is proportional to and in line with the body. Bone of medium mass, neither slender nor heavy. The neck is of medium length. The paws are medium in size and round.

Coat grouping

Longhair group: Coat quality: fine, silky, smooth. Undercoat Rarely Coat Length: Medium. The tail hair is long and fluffy. Almost all coat colors are recognized.

Short hair group: The hair is soft, silky, smooth, elastic and not velvety. Undercoat is minimal. The coat is short. The tail hair is the same length as the body. Almost all coat colors are recognized.