LaPerm Breed Information
Learn all about LaPerm cats, read about the LaPerm breed information,
find out about the LaPerm Breed Standard, LaPerm behavior and more.
What do these unique felines look like? The fur is the characteristic which
sets the LaPerm apart. Ringlet-type curls cover the entire cat. The tightest
curls occur on the underside and base of the ears, with a curly, plumed tail.
The curl ranges from tight ringlets to long, corkscrew curls. It is soft in
texture, but each cat's coat is distinctly unique.
Some kittens are born hairless, but most have short, wavy hair at birth.
Often, the tops of their heads will be bald during the first four months or so.
They can also be born with wavy hair and then lose it. For the first six months,
it's pretty much a guessing game.
The breed is "low maintenance", requiring minimum grooming because the coat does
not easily mat. LaPerms' curls hold the hair, much like that of the Poodle, so
shedding is minimal. Bath and towel drying is all that is required to maintain
the curl. Blow drying tends to make the hair frizz. After the coat is totally
dry, spritzing with a fine mist of plain water works well to achieve even more
curl.
The coat on both the short and long-haired varieties may vary in length and
fullness depending upon the season and the maturity of the cat. Both males and
females have a full ruff on the neck at maturity. The face and head of the
LaPerm are triangular in shape with wide-set ears and large, expressive eyes.
They even boast a splendid set of curly whiskers. Their legs are elongated in
proportion to their small-to-medium-sized bodies. Males tend to weigh about 7-12
pounds while females grow to be 5 to 6 pounds. Although the look of each kitten
varies, one thing always remains the same: the great personality of this new
breed. Even the occasional straight-haired kitten is blessed with it, which
makes finding good homes for them very easy.
LaPerms are very gentle and affectionate. They seek human contact and purr as
soon as they become aware of your presence. These cats are face lovers; they
will reach for your face with their paws and rub their faces against your head,
neck and face. They love being kissed and will kiss back. They beg to be held,
drooped over a shoulder or cradled in your arms while resting on their backs.
They are inquisitive in nature, always wanting to know what is going on around
them. Kittens have been known to stop nursing and seek out the source of a human
voice even before their eyes are open. They are generally quiet-voiced but may
be vocal when wanting attention. Being a working cat on the farm, they are
excellent hunters, as well as gentle companions. They adapt well to apartment
living because of their strong bonding instincts.
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