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Compare American Curl
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Size and coat
- Size
- American CurlMedium
- Typical adult weight
- American Curl2.3–4.5 kg
- Typical lifespan
- American Curl10–20 years
Activity and care
- Activity
- American CurlLively and playful
- Grooming
- American CurlMinimal: an occasional brush
- Shedding
- American CurlTends to shed little
- Vocal
- American CurlTends to be quiet
Home life
- Time alone
- American CurlPrefers company and is best not left alone for long
Living with others
- Children
- American CurlOften good with children, with supervision
- Other cats
- American CurlUsually enjoys the company of other cats
- Living with dogs
- American CurlOften gets on with a cat-friendly dog
These are typical breed tendencies from reviewed sources, never a promise about an individual cat. Read each guide for the detail and ask the breeder or rescue about the cat you are considering.