Category II - semi-longhairACL 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
Size
medium
medium
Head
Shape
modified wedge without flat planes, moderately longer than wide, smooth transitions
modified 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
Chin
firm, in line with nose and upper lip
firm, 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
Size
moderately large
moderately large
Placement
erect, set equally on top and side of head
erect, set equally on top and side of head
Eyes
Shape
moderately large, walnut, oval on top and round on bottom, set on slight angle between base of ear and tip of nose one eye width apart
moderately large, walnut, oval on top and round on bottom, set on slight angle between base of ear and tip of nose one eye width apart
Colour
clear, brilliant, no relation to coat colour except blue eyes required in himalayan colour varieties
clear, brilliant, no relation to coat colour except blue eyes required in himalayan colour varieties
Neck
graceful
graceful
Body
Torso shape
medium in size. Length one and-half times height at shoulder, medium depth of chest and flank
Musculature
moderate strength and tone, flexible
medium in size. Length one and-half times height at shoulder, medium depth of chest and flank
Musculature
moderate strength and tone, flexible
Legs
length medium in proportion to the body, set straight when viewed from front or rear, medium boning
length medium in proportion to the body, set straight when viewed from front or rear, medium boning
Paws
medium and rounded
medium and rounded
Tail
flexible, wide at base, tapering, equal to body length
flexible, wide at base, tapering, equal to body length
Coat
full and plumed
full and plumed
Coat
Texture
semi-long, fine, silky, laying flat. Minimal undercoat
semi-long, fine, silky, laying flat. Minimal undercoat
Colour
all colour varieties and patterns are permitted. For the colour varieties refer to tables below
all colour varieties and patterns are permitted. For the colour varieties refer to tables below
Remarks
when Curls are alert with ears swiveled toward front, lines following curve of ear through tips should point to center of base of skull
when Curls are alert with ears swiveled toward front, lines following curve of ear through tips should point to center of base of skull
Faults
Head
Siamese type
Siamese type
Nose
deep nose break
deep nose break
Eyes
small
small
Ears
low set.
abrupt change of direction without smooth curve
pinch, horizontal or vertical crimp
interior surface which appears corrugated
low set.
abrupt change of direction without smooth curve
pinch, horizontal or vertical crimp
interior surface which appears corrugated
Body
tubular or cobby
excessive size
tubular or cobby
excessive size
Coat
heavy undercoat
heavy ruff
coarse or cottony texture
heavy undercoat
heavy ruff
coarse or cottony texture
Faults precluding the certificate
extreme curl in adult where the tip of the ear touches back of ear or head
straight or severely mismatched ears
thick or calcified ears
lack of firm cartilage in base of ear
extreme curl in adult where the tip of the ear touches back of ear or head
straight or severely mismatched ears
thick or calcified ears
lack of firm cartilage in base of ear
American Curl Longhair standard scale of points
Scale of Points
Points
Total
100
100
Head
shape, size, profile, chin
15
20
muzzle
5
shape, size, profile, chin
15
20
muzzle
5
Ears
degree of curl
10
30
shape and size, furnishing
10
placement
10
degree of curl
10
30
shape and size, furnishing
10
placement
10
Eyes
shape and size
5
shape and size
5
Body
shape, size, bone structure
5
25
torso, neck
10
legs, feet
5
tail
5
shape, size, bone structure
5
25
torso, neck
10
legs, feet
5
tail
5
Coat
quality and texture
15
quality and texture
15
Condition
5
5
American Curl Longhair standard colour varieties
Recognized Colour Varieties
Remarks
American Curl Longhair is judged in one of the following colour variety groups; i.e. in each colour variety group a certificate can be awarded
American Curl Longhair is judged in one of the following colour variety groups; i.e. in each colour variety group a certificate can be awarded
Colour
EMS Code
EMS Code
Group I
Black/Blue/Chocolate/Lilac/Cinnamon/Fawn
ACL n/a/b/c/o/p
ACL n/a/b/c/o/p
Group II
Black/Blue/Chocolate/Lilac/Cinnamon/Fawn with white
ACL n/a/b/c/o/p 01/02/03/09
ACL n/a/b/c/o/p 01/02/03/09
Group III
Black/Blue/Chocolate/Lilac/Cinnamon/Fawn agouti
ACL n/a/b/c/o/p 21/22/23/24/25
ACL n/a/b/c/o/p 21/22/23/24/25
Black/Blue/Chocolate/Lilac/Cinnamon/Fawn golden
ACL n/a/b/c/o/p y 11/12/22/23/24/25
ACL n/a/b/c/o/p y 11/12/22/23/24/25
Group IV
Black/Blue/Chocolate/Lilac/Cinnamon/Fawn agouti with white
ACL n/a/b/c/o/p 01/02/03/09 21/22/23/24/25
ACL n/a/b/c/o/p 01/02/03/09 21/22/23/24/25
Black/Blue/Chocolate/Lilac/Cinnamon/Fawn golden with white
ACL n/a/b/c/o/p y 01/02/03/09 11/12/21/22/23/24/25
ACL n/a/b/c/o/p y 01/02/03/09 11/12/21/22/23/24/25
Group V
Red/Cream/Tortie solid/agouti
ACL d/e/f/g/h/j/q/r
ACL d/e/f/g/h/j/q/r 22/23/24/25
ACL d/e/f/g/h/j/q/r
ACL d/e/f/g/h/j/q/r 22/23/24/25
Red/Cream/Tortie golden
ACLd/e/f/g/h/j/q/r y 11/12/22/23/24/25
ACLd/e/f/g/h/j/q/r y 11/12/22/23/24/25
Group VI
Red/Cream/Tortie solid/agouti with white
ACL d/e/f/g/h/j/q/r 01/02/03/09
ACL d/e/f/g/h/j/q/r 01/02/03/09 21/22/23/24/25
ACL d/e/f/g/h/j/q/r 01/02/03/09
ACL d/e/f/g/h/j/q/r 01/02/03/09 21/22/23/24/25
Red/Cream/Tortie golden with white
ACL d/e/f/g/h/j/q/r y 01/02/03/09 11/12/21/22/23/24/25
ACL d/e/f/g/h/j/q/r y 01/02/03/09 11/12/21/22/23/24/25
Group VII
Black/Blue/Chocolate/Lilac/Red/Cream/Cinnamon/Fawn smoke/silver
ACL n/a/b/c/d/e/o/p s
ACL n/a/b/c/d/e/o/p s 11/12/22/23/24/25
ACL n/a/b/c/d/e/o/p s
ACL n/a/b/c/d/e/o/p s 11/12/22/23/24/25
Tortie smoke/silver
ACL f/g/h/j/q/r s
ACL f/g/h/j/q/r s 11/12/22/23/24/25
ACL f/g/h/j/q/r s
ACL f/g/h/j/q/r s 11/12/22/23/24/25
Group VIII
Black/Blue/Chocolate/Lilac/Red/Cream/Cinnamon/Fawn smoke/silver with white
ACL n/a/b/c/d/e/o/p s 01/02/03/09
ACL n/a/b/c/d/e/o/p s 01/02/03/09 11/12/21/22/23/24/25
ACL n/a/b/c/d/e/o/p s 01/02/03/09
ACL n/a/b/c/d/e/o/p s 01/02/03/09 11/12/21/22/23/24/25
Tortie smoke/silver with white
ACL f/g/h/j/q/r s 01/02/03/09
ACL f/g/h/j/q/r s 01/02/03/09 11/12/21/22/23/24/25
ACL f/g/h/j/q/r s 01/02/03/09
ACL f/g/h/j/q/r s 01/02/03/09 11/12/21/22/23/24/25
Group IX
White
ACL w
ACL w
Group X
Pointed
ACL n/a/b/c/d/e/f/g/h/j/o/p/r/q 31/32/33
ACL n/a/b/c/d/e/f/g/h/j/o/p/r/q 31/32/33
Tabby pointed
ACL n/a/b/c/d/e/f/g/h/j/o/p/r/q 21 31/32/33
ACL n/a/b/c/d/e/f/g/h/j/o/p/r/q 21 31/32/33
Smoke pointed
ACL n/a/b/c/d/e/f/g/h/j/o/p/r/q s 31/32/33
ACL n/a/b/c/d/e/f/g/h/j/o/p/r/q s 31/32/33
Silver tabby pointed
ACL n/a/b/c/d/e/f/g/h/j/o/p/r/q s 21 31/32/33
ACL n/a/b/c/d/e/f/g/h/j/o/p/r/q s 21 31/32/33
Golden tabby pointed
ACL n/a/b/c/d/e/f/g/h/j/o/p/r/q y 21 31/32/33
ACL n/a/b/c/d/e/f/g/h/j/o/p/r/q y 21 31/32/33
Group XI
Pointed with white
ACL n/a/b/c/d/e/f/g/h/j/o/p/r/q 01/02/03/09 31/32/33
ACL n/a/b/c/d/e/f/g/h/j/o/p/r/q 01/02/03/09 31/32/33
Tabby pointed with white
ACL n/a/b/c/d/e/f/g/h/j/o/p/r/q 01/02/03/09 21 31/32/33
ACL n/a/b/c/d/e/f/g/h/j/o/p/r/q 01/02/03/09 21 31/32/33
Smoke pointed with white
ACL n/a/b/c/d/e/f/g/h/j/o/p/r/q s 01/02/03/09 31/32/33
ACL n/a/b/c/d/e/f/g/h/j/o/p/r/q s 01/02/03/09 31/32/33
Silver tabby pointed with white
ACL n/a/b/c/d/e/f/g/h/j/o/p/r/q s 01/02/03/09 21 31/32/33
ACL n/a/b/c/d/e/f/g/h/j/o/p/r/q s 01/02/03/09 21 31/32/33
Golden tabby pointed with white
ACL n/a/b/c/d/e/f/g/h/j/o/p/r/q y 01/02/03/09 21 31/32/33
ACL n/a/b/c/d/e/f/g/h/j/o/p/r/q y 01/02/03/09 21 31/32/33
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