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196 C A T AL OG OF BREED S

LAPERM

THIS CLEVER AND CAPTIVATING CAT ADORES HUMAN COMPANY

Place of origin US An ordinary farm cat in Oregon produced the curly coated
Date of origin 1980s kittens that led to the development of the LaPerm. The unique
Breed registries CFA, TICA coat of this shaggy but graceful cat varies considerably from soft
Weight range 8–11lb (3.5–5kg) waves to bouncy, corkscrew curls. There is also a shorthaired
Grooming
version (p.123). Long-legged and agile, LaPerms are active
cats, but will readily accommodate their owners by switching
Colors and patterns from playing games to purring on a lap. The LaPerm is not
All colors, shades, and difficult to groom, because it has very little undercoat
patterns.
to shed or mat. Regular combing is the best way
to keep the curls in good order.
Prominent whisker
pads with long,
flexible whiskers Broad muzzle
Large, cupped
ears with tufts

Almond-shaped
eyes
Nose has
slight dip

Longest,
tightest
curls occur
in ruff

Springy curls on red
tabby coat are soft
and light to the touch

Medium-long
legs

Curly plumes
on tail