Cat encyclopedia
American Curl
A breed recognized by ears that curl backward.
At a glance
- Entry type
- Cat breed
- Origin / context
- California, United States
- Coat
- Short or long
Name & background
The breed traces its beginnings to a cat called Shulamith, found in California in 1981. Her backward-curving ears became the breed’s distinguishing feature.
[1]Three everyday scenes
See this cat in three scenes
Each illustrated cat appears in three scenes: exploring, playing and resting. This directory includes breeds as well as coat colors and patterns; illustrations do not predict personality, and a real cat’s preferences show up in daily life.
Recognizing the look
The ear tips curve backward rather than folding forward. Both short-haired and long-haired American Curls exist.
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Watch how this cat plays
- Does your cat go straight toward a new toy, or watch for a while first?
- Which part catches their interest: chasing, touching, or peeking from a hiding spot?
- When the game ends, do they stay nearby or choose a quiet place of their own?
What to notice at home
After play, notice which resting place your cat chooses. It may walk over, settle nearby, or go somewhere quiet on its own.
These facts describe breeds and appearances. Each cat’s preferences are best learned through everyday observation.
Get to know the cat in front of you
See where it rests, what distance it keeps and how it likes to play. A breed or coat label cannot tell you that.
Sources & further reading
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