HistoryAll LaPerm cats trace
their pedigrees to "Curly", a female cat found by the founder of the breed, Linda Koehl in 1982 at her home in Oregon. The LaPerm, a naturally occurring mutation, comes in both longhair and
shorthair varieties. It is a medium sized cat. The gene causing the coat to curl is a dominant gene. LaPerms are generally quiet voiced, but may be vocal when wanting attention. The LaPerm is a working cat
on the farm, they are excellent hunters as well as great companions. General type and characteristics Body, legs and feet This is a smaller breed, about 5-6 lbs. for females and
about 7-8 lbs. for males.Semi-foreign.medium size. The back is not level, and the bones are of medium size and well muscled..Shorthaired and wavy hair. Curly plumed tail. The.forelegs are shorter than hind
legs.Head Broad modified wedge, with rounded contours. The head is of medium size in proportion to the body. The nose is moderate in length, slightly concave
curved High cheek bones and a firm chin
Eyes Almond shaped eyes, large, expressive, and placed moderately apart. The eyes are slanted toward the base of the ear.
Ears The ears are wide at the base with rounded tips. Medium in size. Moderately wide apart. Curly tufts with curly ear muffs at bottom of ear. Coat The coat has a soft texture. The coat may vary in length and fullness, according to the season and the age of the cat. Both males and females have a full ruff on the neck at maturity. The coat is
of medium length, semi-longhair, with ring-type curls. The tightest curls are on the underside of the neck and at the base of the ears. The cat has a curly, plumed tail. The shorthair type
coat is soft and wavy over the shoulders, back and undersides. LaPerms also come in every color and coat type. (If you feel that you have a better description for this category we
would love to hear from you chendel@quiknet.com)
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CFA Breed Standard: LaPerm
The LaPerm is eligible to be shown in the
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