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　　纯种猫的定义在不同观点上有着不同的解释。一般是指已在纯种猫登记机构(如美国的CFA或英国的GCCF)注册的猫只，而该猫只的父母祖先亦应已登记，通常要追溯至最少四至八代记录。下面就给大家介绍美国卷耳猫的CFA标准，大家快看看自家的猫是不是标准的纯种猫吧!

　　美国卷耳猫CFA标准

　　该品种原产美国，有人叫卷耳猫，也有短毛品种。1981年首次发现，经约6年培育形成固定品种并很快传遍世界各地。美国卷耳猫的耳朵绝对不是人工所造成，而是经遗传基因突变而形成的。

　　第一只的美国卷耳猫于1981年在美国的加州被发现，直至1986年被美国CFA正式承认为认可品种之一而在1993年被列入Championship的比赛组别。美国卷耳猫有长毛及短毛品种，亦有多种颜色和图案，但在美国CFA的比赛中，无论是长毛或短毛均归纳于长毛组。

　　卷耳猫身材中等体重轻巧，两耳高耸并相对反曲，模样清秀俊俏，惹人喜爱。卷耳猫热爱和平及聪明伶俐，好粘主人, 温纯可爱、警戒和活泼，喜欢坐在人的大腿部让人抚摩，与人相处极好。

　　美国卷耳猫的耳朵绝对不是人工所造成，而是经遗传基因突变而形成的。 第一只的美国卷耳猫于1981年 在美国的加州被发现，直至1986年被美国CFA正式承认为认可品种之一而在1993年被列入Championship的比赛组别。

　　美国卷耳猫有长毛及短毛品种，亦有多种颜色和图案，但在美国CFA的比赛中，无论是长毛或短毛均归纳于长毛组。

　　卷耳猫热爱和平及聪明伶俐。刚出生的卷耳猫，其耳朵都是直的，但在出生后的二至十天之内，耳朵便会渐渐向后反起，直至四个月大的时候便会定形。

　　性 格

　　卷耳猫温柔可爱，喜欢坐在人的大腿部让人抚摩，与人相处极好,喜欢撒娇，目前数量较少，很难找到其身影。

　　特 征

　　身体稍长，腿和尾较长，双耳反卷，属中型猫。卷耳猫身材中等体重轻巧，两耳高耸并相对反曲，模样清秀俊俏，惹人喜爱。

　　理想的美国卷耳猫是身型均称，肌肉恰到好处，雌性一般的体重由五至八磅不等，雄性则是七至十磅。头部稍呈椭圆形，适当长度而挺直的鼻子，没有鼻节，由眼睛的底部上延至额头。

　　结实的下巴，与鼻及上唇成一直线。耳朵反起的角度最少有九十度，但又不能超过一百八十度。适当大的耳朵，底部宽阔，流畅地向后反起。眼睛呈胡桃形，略大而稍带倾斜，椭圆形的顶部及圆形的底部。

　　颜色方面，有纯色、银影、烟色、斑纹、双色及重点色等等…

　　美国CFA对美国卷耳猫的评分标准如下：

　　头部 (20分)

　　形状及大小 8分 轮廓 6分 嘴 4分 下巴 2分

　　耳朵 (30分)

　　反耳程度 10分 耳形及大小 10分 位置 8分 陈设 2分

　　眼睛 (10分) 形状及大小 6分 位置 3分

　　颜色 1分身体 (25分)

　　躯干及颈 9分 大小及骨骼 6分 腿及脚 5分 尾巴长度 5分

　　毛发及颜色 (15分)

　　丝质感 6分 极小底毛 4分 身体毛发长度 2分

　　美国卷耳猫品种介绍英文版

　　Breed Profile: American Curl

　　Boasting head adornments that could have easily been fashioned by a legendary hat designer, along with their opulently plumed tails reminiscent of a luxurious ostrich-feather boa, the American Curl has audiences in awe worldwide. Distinguished by truly unique ears that curl back in a graceful arc offering an alert, perky, happily-surprised expression, people break out into a big smile when viewing their first Curl. Designed exclusively by Mother Nature, the ears can be likened to those of a Lynx with long tufts fanning outward accentuating the swept-back look, while complementing the Curl's overall sophistication, stylish elegance, and dynamic presence.

　　Wake-up call! The alarm rings and emerging out from under the covers eager to start the day is your Curl buddy. Eyelid pats, nose kisses, and hairlicking prompt a gentle awakening. Then your eyes focus on that exuberant little Curl face, and another day begins. The Curl personality is truly unique. 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. Needless to say, Curls are very people-oriented, faithful, affectionate soulmates adjusting remarkably fast to other pets, children, and new situations. People say they are very dog-like in their attentiveness to their owners, following them around so not to miss anything. 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. Not overly talkative, the Curl's curiosity and intelligence is expressed through little trill-like cooing sounds. Because they retain their kitten-like personality well throughout adulthood, they are referred to as the Peter Pan of felines.

　　When Curls are born, their ears are straight. In 3 to 5 days they start to curl back staying in a tight rosebud position, unfurling gradually until permanently et' at around 16 weeks. This is the time breeders determine the kitten's ear quality as either pet or show in addition to the kitten's overall conformation. The degree of ear curl can vary greatly, ranging from almost straight (pet quality) to a show quality ear with an arc of 90-180 degrees resembling a graceful shell-like curvature. 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. They are available in both long and shorthair color and pattern varieties, and since there is minimal undercoat, the Curl sheds little and requires hardly any grooming.

　　On a typical hot June day in 1981, a stray longhaired black female cat with funny ears mooched a meal from Joe and Grace Ruga in Lakewood, California, and moved in. "Shulamith" is the original American Curl to which all bona fide pedigrees trace their origin. No one ever suspected that from that simple encounter, and the birth of some kittens 6 months later, would grow a worldwide debate about the genetics behind those unusual curled ears. When selective breeding began in 1983, fanciers bred the American Curl with an eye toward developing a show breed. In analyzing data on 81 litters (383 kittens), renowned feline geneticist, Roy Robinson of London, England, confirmed that the ear-curling gene is autosomal dominant, which means that any cat with even one copy of the gene will show the trait. In the December 1989 Journal of Heredity, Robinson reported finding no defects in any of the crosses he analyzed. This information provided the pathway for a new and healthy breednd one with an outstanding temperament.

　　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. As the founder of this amazingly spiritual breed says, "They are not just ecorator' cats. You might say that they are esigner' cats, perhaps even signed masterpieces of a humor-loving Creator."

　　Pricing on American Curls usually depends on type, applicable markings and bloodlines distinguished by Grand Champion (GC), National, National Breed and/or Regional winning parentage (NW, BW, RW) or of Distinguished Merit parentage (DM). 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. Usually breeders make kittens available between twelve and sixteen weeks of age. After 12 weeks, kittens have had their basic inoculations, and developed the physical and social stability needed for a new environment, showing, or being transported by air. Keeping such a rare treasure indoors, neutering or spaying, and providing acceptable surfaces (e.g. scratching posts) for the natural behavior of scratching (CFA disapproves of declawing or tendonectomy surgery) are essential elements for maintaining a healthy, long and joyful life

　　There are CFA clubs devoted to the promotion, protection and preservation of the American Curl breed. For more information, please send inquiries to CFA, PO Box 1005, Manasquan NJ 08736-0805.

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