American Curls are slender, well balanced and moderately muscled.. Females weigh 5 to 8 pounds, male cats weigh 7 to 10 pounds.
Legs are medium in
length and proportion to the body, set straight when viewed from front or rear. Medium sized bones. The feet are medium and rounded.
Head
Head shape is a modified wedge without flat
planes with smooth transitions. Nose is moderate in length, straight with a rise from bottom of eyes to forehead. Size is medium in proportion to body. Muzzle is rounded with a gentle transition,
no whisker break.
Eyes
Eyes are moderately large, walnut shaped, oval on top and round on bottom. The are set on a slight angle between the base of ear and the tip of nose. The eye
color is clear, brilliant. Colopoint cats should have blue eyes..
Ears
A distinctive feature of American Curls is attractive and uniquely curled ears.Ears should have a 90 degree arc
of curl. The tips should be rounded and flexible.. Size: moderately large.
Tail
Tail coat: full and plumed. Tail coat: same length as body coat. Tail: flexible, wide at base, tapering; equal to
body length
Coat
Longhair American Curls should hava a semi-long fine, silky, laying flat texture and a minimal undercoat.
Shorthair American Curls should have a short, soft, silky, flat laying, resilient coat.
Color
Color most colors are accepted.
Temperament
The American Curl is alert, active, with a gentle, even dispositions.
Associations
The American Curl is accepted for championship status in AACE, ACA, CFA, CFF, and TICA.
