LaPerm

Description / History     

The LaPerm is a unique combination of curly hair and an affectionate personality, both of which set the breed apart from others. One cannot deny the love and affection a LaPerm will shower upon its owner nor the curly or wavy hair that also makes the breed so interesting. 

The LaPerm can sport anything from a wavy coat to ringlet-type curls that range from tight ringlets to long corkscrew curls. The tightest curls occur on the underside of the cat, on the throat area and at the base of the ears. The longhair is generally blessed with a curly plumed tail and often exhibits a full, curly ruff. The coat is moderately soft in texture, yet each cat's coat is distinctly unique. The shorthair has more texture to the coat than does the longhaired variety. It does not have the ruff, has a "bottle-brush" type tail and the coat generally stands away from the body, parting down the middle. The LaPerm comes in every recognized color and coat pattern. 

The face and head of the LaPerm is somewhat triangular in shape with fairly wide set ears that continue the shape of the wedge, relatively full whisker pads and large expressive eyes. The LaPerm also boasts a splendid set of curly whiskers and eyebrows. Males tend to weigh 7-10 pounds while the females grow to be between 5 and 8 pounds. 

LaPerms are truly different from any other breed of cat because of their unique combination of appearance and people oriented personalities. The breed has captivated nearly everyone who has the opportunity of seeing one. Once a LaPerm graces your household you will be hard pressed to think of owning any other breed and may find it a necessity to have have more than one . Cradling a LaPerm in your arms can touch your senses. Running your fingers through the sensuous coat becomes automatic and you won't want to stop. Listening to the purr and seeing the intelligence unfold as you teach your cat tricks such as fetching will give you an unmatched feeling of love and respect for the breed. 

Weight: 7-9 lbs.

Eyes: The LaPerms eyes are large and almond-shaped.

Coat: Longer-haired cats have ringlets of curls over the entire body, accented by a long, curly, plumed tail; they develop a neck ruff at maturity. Shorthaired varieties have more of a permanent wave; the hair is not long enough to form ringlets. All colors and patterns are represented.

Associations: The LaPerm is TICA and CFA registered.

Cat toys for the LaPerm:

• Play Balls for Cats by Toy Shoppe 

• Furry Mice -These are the ones that no cat can resist! 

• Motorized Cat Scratcher -Amuse your cat for hours with this motorized toy. 

• Cat Climbing Tree -This carpet and sisal tree is designed to snugly fit ceiling heights between 7 feet 9 inches and 8 feet 4 inches tall Compression spring design stays secure.