American Curl vs European
Compare American Curl and European: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Comparison table
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Characteristic
American Curl
European
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
23 – 25 cm
25 – 35 cm
Weight
3 – 8 kg
3 – 7 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 15 years
12 – 17 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
Not available
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
American Curl
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
European
Summary
About American Curl
The American Curl is a medium-sized, athletic cat best known for its backward-curled ears and alert look. Playful and people-oriented, it suits families, singles and multi-pet homes. Found in long or short coats and many colors, it is generally healthy, adaptable and moderately easy to groom.
About European
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