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American Curl Cat Breed
- Animal
- Cat
- Origin
- United States
- Weight
- 3 kg
The American Curl is a cat breed from the United States. It began in Lakewood, California, after a spontaneous mutation. Its ears curl back from the face toward the center of the back of the skull. The supplied record lists its weight as 3.
What it is
The American Curl is a cat from the United States. Its defining feature is ears that curl backward from the face toward the center of the skull.
Where it began
The breed originated in Lakewood, California, after a spontaneous mutation.
Defining features
Its backward-curving ears give the American Curl a distinctive appearance. The breed’s origin and mutation are identified in the record.
What the record shows
The supplied record lists the American Curl’s weight as 3.
Breed information
No purchase price or other cost is provided for this breed.
Who should look elsewhere
Choose another entry in cat breeds if you are comparing cats with different documented origins or measurements.
Verdict
The American Curl suits readers looking for a United States cat breed with a documented spontaneous origin and unusual curled ears.
What stands out
- Distinctive ears curl back toward the center of the skull.
- Origin is recorded as the United States.
- The breed began after a spontaneous mutation in Lakewood, California.
Worth knowing
- The supplied weight is recorded as 3 without a unit.
- The facts provide no stated breeding purpose.
- Only one weight figure is supplied.
Suits
- Readers interested in a United States cat breed
- People comparing unusual cat ear shapes
Think twice if
- You need documented information beyond the supplied origin, ear description and weight.
In short
The American Curl is a United States cat breed that began in Lakewood, California. Its ears curl back toward the center of the skull, a feature linked in the record to a spontaneous mutation. The listed weight is 3. This page gives a concise identity and origin, but it does not establish a working purpose or a broader set of measurements. Use it as a starting point when comparing the American Curl with other cat breeds.
Questions
Where did the American Curl originate?
The American Curl originated in Lakewood, California, in the United States.
What makes the American Curl distinctive?
Its ears curl back from the face toward the center of the back of the skull.
What caused the breed’s origin?
The breed originated through a spontaneous mutation.
What species is the American Curl?
The American Curl is a cat.
What weight is listed for the American Curl?
The supplied record lists its weight as 3.
Where can I compare it with other cats?
You can compare it with other cat breeds.
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