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	American Curl Breed History
		The curled ear is a natural genetic mutation and first time admirers are always surprised by the American Curl's unique ears and impressed by their overall striking beauty.
		The American Curl's ears, which are firm to the touch and curl back in a graceful arc away from their face toward the center back of their head, are a genetic mutation given to us by none other than Mother Nature.
		Curls were first accepted for CFA registration in 1986 and achieved Provisional status in 1991 followed by their advancement to the Championship Class in February 1993, setting a precedent in CFA by being the first breed to be admitted to the Championship Class as one breed with two coat lengths.
	ourworld.compuserve.com /homepages/huntersglen/brdhstnf.htm (980 words)

	Cats and Kittens Magazine American Curl Breed Profile
		The American curl has a rectangular body that is, ideally, one and one-half times as long as the cat is tall at the shoulder.
		American curl fanciers report that curls are "very people oriented" and that they "delight in bumping heads with their owners or new human acquaintances." In addition, curls are intelligent, even- tempered, adaptable cats that adjust diligently to "almost any situation" and to other animals as well.
		Homozygous curls, in addition to being free of the skeletal deformities that bedevil homozygous Scottish folds and the myriad of problems that afflict homozygous Manx, will produce nothing but curled-ear kittens no matter what the arrangement of the ears on the cats to whom they are bred.
	www.petpublishing.com /catkit/breeds/amercurl.shtml (1913 words)

	Breed Article: American Curl
		Shulamith, a longhair cat, delivered the first shorthair Curl in her third litter and later offspring followed suit, producing both longhair and shorthair Curls, which resulted in the American Curl being the first breed to be admitted to the CFA Championship Class as one breed with two coat lengths.
		The desired angle of the curl when viewed from the rear is shown in figure 2, which also depicts the imaginary lines that follow the curve of the ear through the rounded tips and point to the center of the base of the skull.
		From the very beginning, the ideal American Curl has been described as a well balanced cat, which indicates that the ideal ear height is one that is balanced and in proportion to the overall size of the cat's head and body while maintaining a graceful, smooth arc.
	www.cfainc.org /breeds/profiles/articles/acurl.html (2950 words)

	Choosing an American Curl - PetPlace.com
		The ears should not curl back to touch the back of the ear or head, however, or be severely mismatched, thick, calcified, or lacking firm cartilage in the base of the ear.
		The longhaired curl’s fur is semi-long, fine, and silky, and lacks the cottony undercoat that contributes to matting.
		Curls quickly learn to fetch (some fanciers say their curls taught them), and never lose their love of play, even in their older years.
	www.petplace.com /cats/choosing-an-american-curl/page1.aspx (1012 words)

	The internet directory of breeders: American Curl
		The curled ear is a natural genetic mutation that was discovered in California in 1981.
		The American Curl is now recognized as one of the United States' native American cat breeds.
		American Curls easily adapt to almost any home situation and adjust to other animals as well.
	www.homepet.com /AmericanCurl/american-curl.shtml (126 words)

	American Curl
		In spontaneous mutations we have the American wirehair and the American curl.
		That breed standard would eventually specify that curl's ears--which begin to curl when kittens are four to seven days old and which are firm to the touch for at least one third of the distance from the base of the ear upward--should be moderately large, wide at the base, and have rounded tips.
		As for the rest of the curl: The head is a modified wedge, slightly longer than it is wide; the eyes are large, with an alert, pleasant expression; the body is medium and semi-foreign in type; and the allowable outcrosses are any non-pedigreed domestic cats that fit this description.
	www.netpets.com /cats/reference/archive/amercurl.html (1056 words)

	American Curls (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		The American Curl breed traces its origin to a single longhaired domestic cat known as Shulamith, a petite, dainty solid fl cat with curled back ears, who was abandoned in southern California in 1981.
		Curled ears have firm cartilage from the base of the ear to at least 1/3 of the height; should curve back in a smooth arc when viewed from front and rear; have rounded, flexible tips; and should be wide at the base and open, not narrow.
		Curls are intelligent, playful cats with a reputation for never growing up; they have the same trusting nature and playful attitude of a human toddler, with similar energy levels.
	www.firesidecat.com /curls.htm (852 words)

	American Curl
		The fist American Curl arrived in France in 1988 (the first litter was born in 1989), and the breed was introduced in Great Britain in 1995.
		The American Curl is a rare cat, especially outside of the United States.
		The cartilage in the ears begins to curl and harden four days after birth, but the definitive curl is not set until three or four months of age.
	www.furrycritter.com /resources/cats/American_Curl.htm (478 words)

	Breedportrait American Curl
		The American Curl traces their ancestry down to a single fl LH female known as Shulamith.
		American Curls are recognized in many associations, both in longhair, and in shorthair, which is even more rare.
		American Curls are most commonly seen in CFA (Cat Fanciers Association) and TICA (The International Cat Association).
	www.catconnect.com /int/Portrait/frri_curls.htm (462 words)

	American Curl Cat Breed Information Guide - American Curl Cats & American Curl Kittens
		If you are considering adding a American Curl kitten or adult cat to your family, American Curl Cat and Kitten Central offers plenty of information to assist you in making an educated decision in the choice of the purrfect cat or kitten.
		The American Curl is a breed of cat that wraps itself around your heart.
		American Curl: A Balancing Act - An article from the CFA Almanac about the history of the breed, with special attention to show history.
	www.cats-central.com /cat-breeds/american-curl-cat-breed-guide.html (1055 words)

	American Association of Cat Enthusiasts
		General: The distinctive feature of the breed is their uniquely curled ears, set on the corners of the head.
		The Curl is a well balanced, medium sized cat weighting 5 to 10 pounds.
		NFA: Deep nose break; extreme curl of ears in adults where the tip of the ear touches the back of the ear or head; lack of firm cartilage in ear from the base of the ear to at least 1/3 of it's height.
	www.aaceinc.org /pages/breeds/acurl.htm (304 words)

	MSN Encarta - Search Results - curl
		American Curl, rare United States breed of cat, the result of a genetic mutation that causes the ears to curl backwards.
		, born in 1933, American chemist and Nobel laureate.
		Curl helped discover a new family of carbon molecules known as fullerenes (...
	ca.encarta.msn.com /curl.html (93 words)

	American Curl
		If not sleeping up high somewhere in a large salad bowl, figuring out with great determination just how to get into the shower with you, or assuming their spot right in front of a favorite TV show, they are patting at your glasses while you try to read the paper.
		When introduced into a new home, Curl's seem to have an inherent respect for the current pet occupants, giving them plenty of room to adjust to the new kid on the block.
		Although the distinctive feature of the American Curl is their uniquely curled ears, the medium-sized rectangular body, silky flat-lying coat, and expressive walnut-shaped eyes are equally indicative of the breed.
	home.nc.rr.com /ruddypage/cats/acurl.html (681 words)

	Breeder Listings- American Curl
		Recognized as one of the United States native American breeds, the American Curl is very hearty and to date there have been no genetic defects associated with the curl gene.
		Not overly talkative, the Curl’s curiosity and intelligence is expressed through little chirping sounds when they want to comment or would like an opinion on something that’s momentarily confounding to them.
		American Curls eyes are large and round but with a slight angle.
	www.catcraze.com /american-curl.htm (418 words)

	American Curl Shorthair CCA Breed Standard (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		GENERAL: The first American Curl "Shulamith" was first noted in California in 1981.
		The distinctive feature of the American Curl is their uniquely attractive curled ears.
		Minimum 90 degree arc of curl (1st degree), not to exceed 180 degrees (3rd degree).
	www.members.tripod.com /~siamkatze/cca/standards/acs.html (323 words)

	American Curl SH Standard
		Shulamith, the first American Curl, was first noted in Southern California in 1981.
		Curls are well balanced, moderately muscled, slender rather than massive in build.
		A tighter tip curl may interact at a point farther up on the skull but not beyond the top of the skull.
	www.acfacats.com /american_curl_sh_standard.htm (439 words)

	American Curl
		The original American Curl, a longhaired female named Shulamith, was first mentioned in Southern California in 1981 and selective breeding began in 1983.
		A distinctive feature of American Curls is attractive and uniquely curled ears.Ears should have a 90 degree arc of curl.
		The American Curl is alert, active, with a gentle, even dispositions.
	www.catsunited.com /html/american_curl.html (234 words)

	American Curl Rescue Project
		To assist in educating shelters, rescue groups and veterinarians about how to identify an American Curl; and to aid in the rescue and placement in permanent, indoor homes of any abandoned or surrendered American Curls found on the street, at shelters, rescue groups, or veterinarian offices.
		It provides basic information on what an American Curl is, has photos of what an American Curl looks like, and gives shelters, veterinarians and rescue groups a contact name of an ACRP volunteer representative in their area.
		Foster and receiving homes that are utilized to house rescue Curls, depending on funds available, may be doing so at their expense until such time as the cat is placed.
	www.americancurlrescue.com (400 words)

	American Curl: FBRL Breed Page
		The American Curl is most commonly recognized by its unusual ears, which curl backward.
		All true American Curls trade their ancestry back to Shulamith, the mother of the American Curl breed rescued in 1981.
		Associations: The American Curl is accepted for championship status in AACE, ACA, CFA, CFF, and TICA.
	www.breedlist.com /american-curl-breeders.html (258 words)

	american curl (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		American Curls have been blessed with a most unusual set of ears and that is what they were named for.
		Babies are not born with their ears curled and there can be both straight eared kittens and curled kittens in the same litter.
		Curls are not overly vocal like some of the oriental breeds and many have very soft voices.
	www.penmarric.ns.ca /Pedigree/Breedbios/amercurl.htm (363 words)

	American Curl information, photos, and reviews
		The American Curl is a recent development, though with their curled ears and incredibly friendly dispositions -- they are quickly becoming favourites among cat lovers.
		The American Curl was only first discovered as a new breed in 1981 when two cats were left with a California cat enthusiast.
		Two of her kittens had the same curled ears as their mother and from these cats, the American Curl was recognized as a new breed.
	www.petsmo.com /pets/pet107.html (143 words)

	Aniwa.com : American Curl, The Cat With The Moon Crescent Ears
		The American Curl is the kind of cat we love: simple, nice, charming, with a little extra compared t other cats: its ears are curved back like two moon crescents facing one another.
		Even if the American Curl's ears are a gift from nature, man decided to rank them according to their different shapes, which make the quality of a cat for an exhibition.
		The American Curl is original but not eccentric, strong but sophisticated, coming in a great palette of colours, attached to its owners but not over dependant.
	www.aniwa.com /en/chat/Grand_Public/document/100904/45618/index.htm (783 words)

	curl. The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.
		The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition.
		A treatment in which the hair is curled.
		Sports A weightlifting exercise using one or two hands, in which a weight held at the thigh or to the side of the body is raised to the chest or shoulder and then lowered without moving the upper arms, shoulders, or back.
	www.bartleby.com /61/40/C0814000.html (228 words)

	Cat Fanciers' Association: Breed Profile: American Curl
		Indeed, the discovery of a novel cat is an event of great importance to feline fans and fanatics, and especially true when it is inherently born to radiate well-being and good things to all fortunate enough to hold one.
		The DM title is achieved by the dam (mother) having produced five CFA grand champion/premier (alter) or DM offspring, or sire (father) having produced fifteen CFA grand champion/premier offspring.
		There are CFA clubs devoted to the promotion, protection and preservation of the American Curl breed.
	www.cfainc.org /breeds/profiles/american-curl.html (1022 words)

	Alexander-Fred / RussiCurls - питомник американских керлов (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		It is the turned back ears of the American Curl which attracted me considerably stronger...
		The American Curl is not well known in Europe as a breed.
		I have developed such a strong fondness for the character of the American Curl that is has become the most popular breed in my Cattery.
	www.russicats.ru /ecurl/cattery.htm (732 words)

	Cta breed - The American Curl (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Shulamith's ears were erect and open and curved in a slight curl, and she had a moderately long and flowing coat.
		The American Curl is a medium-sized cat with a body length one and a half times longer than its height.
		Standing on straight legs with round, medium-sized paws, the American Curl sports a dense and bushy tail, which is wide at the base and narrow towards the pointed end.
	www.catbedandtoy.com /site/879654/page/701597 (767 words)

	CentralPets.com - American Curl Page (Printer Friendly Version)
		The American Curl is named after a natural, genetic mutation that causes its ears to permanently curl backward.
		A medium sized cat, the American Curl averages from seven to ten pounds, with a moderately muscular, semi-foreign body; legs are medium, tail equal to body length, and a modified wedge head with a rounded muzzle and no whisker break.
		The American Curl was first documented in 1981, when a stray Curl kitten was found wandering in the garden of a California resident.
	centralpets.com /php/PrintFriendly.php?AnimalNumber=110 (542 words)

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