The original American Curl, a longhaired female named Shulamith, was first mentioned in Southern California in 1981 and selective breeding began in 1983. Females weigh 5 to 8 pounds, male cats weigh 7 to 10 pounds.
Legs are medium in length and proportion to the body, set straight when viewed from front or rear.
Medium sized bones. The feet are medium and rounded. Head Head shape is a modified wedge without flat planes with smooth transitions. Nose is moderate in length, straight with a rise from bottom of eyes to forehead. Size is medium in proportion to body.