| The American Curl cat is a relative new breed with survival of
the fittest genes from their domestic ancestors. Therefore the American
Curl kittens have a strong immune system. It is up to the humans to select
healthy cats as breeders to keep the American Curl breed strong. Breeding for perfect American Curl ears and show quality cats are very difficult. Exactly how the curl ear is inherited is not clear . Supreme America Curl parents may give pet quality kittens and a cat with a bad American Curl ear may give supreme kittens.
The American Curl cat may have short , medium or long hair. These felines are easy to groom, healthy, friendly and not neurotic.
This tortoiseshell-tabbypoint girl is gorgeous. Her sire is Grand International Champion Samoa Gem's El Donna Evita Kenzo. She enjoys a life in Namaqualand running through the dirt and climbing trees - she would be a doll bathed and brushed sitting on a pillow, but her answer was " ".
The American Curl cat on the photo above right is a medium hair girl Siriuksen Candy, bred in Finland by the Siriuksen cattery (photo by her owner Pirkko-Liisa Tarvonen). Our stud Grand Champion Samoa Gem's Sarcenet Enigma on the photo left is the sire of her parent.
Photo above: Thank you to Pirkko-Liisa Tarvonen. This is Siriuksen Candy's liter. The kittens are stunning
Our American Curl cats are not afraid of water and they do not hunt. Those are concepts that they do not understand at all. They love all creaturers even bugs but especialy humans, other cats and a dog is the best pal. The kitten plays without nails. That puppy is the cuttest little thing. We bred the kitten but he is now with his permanent family Jock and Louise from Durban who sent these photos.
A very special reminder to myself and fellow American Curl breeders - Breeding out to unregistered cats while it is still permitted is very important, as healthy lines for the future depends on what breeders do now.
CH SAMOA GEM’S VAGABOND OF PETITSPAWS has achieved a National Breed/Race Award for the 2006-2007 Show Season in Canada
for more photos see the Samoa Gems web site |
