Ear Type of the American Curl

Figure 1.1

Degrees of Curl to the Ear

(3rd degree is most desirable for show cats)

Exemplary model of 3rd degree curl (GC Sandybear's I'm a Buddy "2")

Figure 1.2

A View From the Rear

(Preferred angle and direction of curl)

Sample rear view of a 15-week old kitten with 3rd degree curl. Notice that the right ear is pointing towards the center back of the skull as in diagram above, while left ear is slightly swiveled to the left, perhaps listening to the photographer behind him!