Buyer question
Is an American Curl good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the American Curl 5 out of 5 for beginners (adaptable and easy).
Source: the American Curl page in the Everybarn Animal Library. American Curl in the Animal Library
The detail
A medium-sized cat whose ears curl back from a dominant gene first found in a California stray in 1981. Unlike the fold gene, the curl mutation is not linked to cartilage disease elsewhere in the body.
- Temperament
- Playful, people-loving
- Best fit
- Families, first-time owners
- Energy
- 3 out of 5 (Kitten-like for years)
- Grooming load
- 2 out of 5 (Weekly; ear care)
What to weigh
The curled ear cartilage is firm and can be damaged by rough handling. Narrower ear canals can trap wax, so gentle cleaning is routine.