In the American State of California in 1981 found a cat with the strange ears twirled back. Such there was an interesting mutation. In a month the cat became pregnant and when she gave birth to kittens, after a while their ears were bent too back. Over these fluffies selection works began, and as a result felinologists recognized new breed which was called an American curl (from English curl – a curl, a curl). Cats of this breed are widespread in the USA, in other countries they practically do not meet.
Appearance
Cats of this breed are proportional, have the average sizes. A flexible body, muscles are well developed. Neck and breast strong, paws strong and roundish. Head of a wedge-shaped form, straight nose. Ears wide at the basis, have roundish tips, smoothly curved back by 90-180 degrees. At American curl kittens ears from the birth straight lines, but for 2-10 day after the birth their tips begin to be bent back. By 4th month of life of a kitten they accept the final outlines. It is necessary to handle with ears of kyorl with care not to injure brittle cartilages.
Eyes at American curls have the form of the extended oval or walnut, are slantwise put, color of eyes can be various, but often, though not always it is combined with a wool color.
Wool and color
Representatives of breed an American curl are short-haired and semi-long-haired. At the first wool soft and silky, an awn minimum. At the second it same, is present an edge at a collar and a tail. The color can be a miscellaneous, both at that, and at other version.
Character
American curls are friendly, intelligent, unpretentious, they perfectly adapt to new living conditions and get on with all family members. They need a lot of space and various toys. However if you in family have small kids, it is worth thinking over acquisition of a cat of other breed, kids like to squeeze pets, and it is very easy to damage fragile ears of kyorl. Cats of this breed are curious and everywhere follow the owner.
Health
The bent ears are a genetic mutation, however it has no impact on health of a cat as, for example, at bobtails. Life expectancy at kyorl quite big to cat's measures. However you should not forget about timely inoculations and visit of the veterinarian.
Leaving
Hair of American curls does not fall down. Once a week is enough to comb of it, it is necessary to wash an animal once a month, finishing the procedure a podstriganiye of claws because they have property to grow, thereby hurting the pet. The claw sharpener will save only your furniture, and claws will grow all the same. Every two weeks examine ears and wipe with wet towel wipes if it is necessary.