Category II - semi-longhair
ACL American Curl Longhair
General
Appearance
the distinct feature of the American Curl Longhair is their attractive, uniquely curled ears. Curls are well balanced, moderately muscled, svelte rather than massive in built. They are alert, active, with gentle, even dispositions
the distinct feature of the American Curl Longhair is their attractive, uniquely curled ears. Curls are well balanced, moderately muscled, svelte rather than massive in built. They are alert, active, with gentle, even dispositions
Sizemedium
Head
Shapemodified wedge without flat planes, moderately longer than wide, smooth transitions
Size
medium in proportion to body
medium in proportion to body
Muzzle
rounded with gentle transitions, no pronounced whisker break
rounded with gentle transitions, no pronounced whisker break
Chinfirm, in line with nose and upper lip
Profile
nose moderate in length and straight, slight rise from bottom of eyes to forehead, gentle curve to top of head, flowing into neck, without a break
nose moderate in length and straight, slight rise from bottom of eyes to forehead, gentle curve to top of head, flowing into neck, without a break
Ears
Shape
wide at base and open, curving back in smooth arc when viewed from front and rear. Tips rounded and flexible. Furnishings desirable
wide at base and open, curving back in smooth arc when viewed from front and rear. Tips rounded and flexible. Furnishings desirable
Degree
minimum 90 degree arc of curl, not to exceed 180 degrees. Firm cartilage from ear base to at least 1/3 of height
minimum 90 degree arc of curl, not to exceed 180 degrees. Firm cartilage from ear base to at least 1/3 of height
