The American Curl-eared cat is a very rare breed. It has a round face and curved ears. It looks very cute; and the American Curl-eared cat’s curly ears are It is caused by a genetic mutation and is completely different from a folded-eared cat. Therefore, it is healthier and the owners who raise it do not need to worry about it. If you want to own such a cute little one, you can refer to the following guide when purchasing.
1. Select based on appearance
Head: oval; forehead is smooth; top of head is slightly curved.
Eyes: Almond-shaped, medium in size, oval at the top and round at the bottom; eyes clear and bright.
Ears: The curvature of the rolled-back ears determines the quality and grade of the American Curl-eared cat. Generally, it is best to bend backwards into a perfect crescent shape; however, the ears are straight in the juvenile period, with only After 4 months, it can be completely rolled back.
Body: Slightly rectangular overall, medium in size, slightly muscular, flexible and elastic.
Tail: soft and elastic, broad at the base, thin at the tip, and about the same length as the body.
Legs: Neither slender nor heavy, moderately proportioned and in line with the body; feet medium-sized and rounded.
Coat: can be divided into long-haired group and short-haired group; the hair quality is very fine, silky and smooth;
Coat color: up to 70 colors, such as white , black, blue, red, lavender, cream color, coffee tabby, silver tabby, red tabby, blue tabby, two-color, turtle color, chocolate color, etc. When choosing, please put your preference first.
2. Choose from health aspects
Eyes: Healthy American Curl cats have bright eyes, no tears, no secretions, and the right and left eyes are the same size. consistent.
Nose: The upper end of a healthy American Curl’s nose is moist and cool, without excessive secretions (when the nose is dry, it indicates that the cat may be suffering from a thermal disease).
Ears: Healthy American Curl-eared cats have clean ears with little or no earwax, and no other foreign matter in the ears.
Oral cavity: The oral area of a healthy American Curl cat should be clean, dry, and free of saliva. The gums, tongue, and palate should be pink, and the teeth should be white or yellowish. There should be no missing teeth and no bad breath.
Skin:A healthy American Curl cat has soft and elastic skin, thick coat and no bald spots, and the skin is not red or lumpy, and free of lice, fleas and other parasites.
Anus: The anus and external genitalia of a healthy American Curl cat should be clean and free of secretions, and the nearby coat should not be stained with feces; (if the area near the anus is extremely dirty, it indicates that the cat may be suffering from Have diarrhea or reproductive system diseases).
The above are some selection methods shared by the editor. I believe that with this guide, everyone can have a satisfactory American Curl cat.
