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AMERICAN RINGTAIL

A WELL-BUILT AND PLUSH-COATED CAT WITH A TWIST IN ITS TAIL

Place of origin US No other cat possesses this breed’s unique tail, which is carried
Date of origin 1990s in a flexible curl over the back or flank. The American Ringtail was
Breed registries CFA, TICA discovered by chance in California and, so far, its development has
Weight range 7–15lb (3–7kg) included the introduction of Oriental-type lines. These cats are still
Grooming
few and far between, but interest among breeders is gradually
increasing. There is also a longhaired version. Ringtails love games,
Colors and patterns climbing, and nosing around anything
All colors, shades, that appeals to their strong
and patterns.
sense of curiosity. The soft
trilling sounds that they make
gave them their original name
of Ringtail Sing-a-Ling. Large almond-
shaped eyes

Soft, dense brown
classic tabby coat
with plush texture
Flexible tail
carried in a
ring over back
Broad, wedge- Ears deeply
shaped head cupped
Long body with
athletic build

Powerful
hindquarters

Medium-length,
square muzzle

White markings
Hindlegs slightly
longer than on chest and chin
forelegs
Large, oval
white paws