American Curl Kitten Care and Kitten Information
The American Curl kitten is quite a unique breed of cat, while it may appear to be a designer breed, this beauty is a complete work of nature. When the American Curl kitten is born, the kitten possesses normal in appearance but as the American Curl kitten ages (as soon as 3 to 5 days) they begin to curl back, the ears of the American Curl kitten then take on the appearance of a tight rose bud position. The ears of the American Curl kitten will continue to take on their shape for up to 16 weeks, at which point they will be “set” and in their permanent position.
American Curl Kittens like many enjoy time at play, while a more relaxed breed of cat than many, American Curl kittens truely enjoy time cat furniture and cat trees. With the desire to be perched above the majority of the room a cat tree is a perfect fit for an American Curl kitten or cat. Playful while awake the American Curl kitten can make a great pet, and can be a wonderful “lap kitty”. Cat trees and Cat towers make the perfect gift for your American Curl kitten or cat, they have an amazing desire to perch themselves and look so graceful doing so, the taller the cat tree or cat tower the better for your American Curl baby.
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It is not until an American Curl kitten is 16 weeks old, that it can be truly judged by quality breeding or genetics, as the position of the ears plays such a large role. At the 16 week mark breeders are capable of determining if the American Curl kitten is of “pet” quality or “show” quality, the ear shaping and positioning will play a large role in the decision making, just as the kittens behavior and overall statue.
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The American Curl kitten is such a unique breed and is an instant attraction for many pet owners. The attraction seems to be around the shape of the ears for many, as the American Curl breed always seems incredibly attentive and aware. The American Curl breed of cat, has an ear that can vary greatly in actual range of curl, ranging from straight to a show quality with an arc of 90-180 degrees, many breeders feel the American Curl ear with this sought after arc resembles a shell like curvature.
The American Curl breed of cat in addition to unique ear shape, also maintains other obvious breed traits. Some of the most obvious traits of the American Curl Cat is the medium sized rectangular body, that is covered in a flat silky coat. The American Curl Breed is available in long or short hair varieties.
