American Curl Kittens

Instantly known by ears that curve backwards, on an otherwise ordinary and easy-going cat.

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Good to know

  • Every American Curl descends from a stray found in California in 1981.
  • Kittens are born with straight ears that begin to curl within a few days.
  • The ear cartilage is firm; the curl is a shape, not a floppiness.

Who it suits

People who want a gentle, people-following cat and are happy to be careful with its ears.

Care

Handle the ears gently and clean them only when needed. Weekly brushing; longhaired ones twice a week.

History of the breed

A long-haired stray with strangely folded-back ears turned up at a house in Lakewood, California in 1981. She was named Shulamith, and every American Curl alive descends from her. The breed was recognised within a decade, unusually fast for a new cat.

Available American Curl Kittens

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