LaPerm

This is how the Koehls were able to appreciate her affectionate and loving character. She subsequently had a litter. The curly gene being dominant, all five kittens (all male) also had this characteristic. This is how LaPerm breeding began. To get outside opinions, Linda took her cats to various feline exhibitions. The judges, other breeders and visitors confirmed to her that she had very special cats. With the support of several important people in breed associations, the LaPerm obtained the status of a separate breed and a breeding program was established. Today, although not very present in Europe, the LaPerm has been exported to many other countries around the world.

It is a medium-sized cat, quite elegant and well-muscled. Its weight can be surprising for its size. The tail is well-proportioned to the body, the paws also with well-rounded feet.

The head forms a triangle whose contours are softened. The nose is wide, the ears are medium-sized and well-opened at their base. Plumes are an advantage. The coat gives the impression of waves. It is quite fluffy. Furthermore, it has the advantage of losing few hairs compared to other breeds. In short-haired cats, there are no curls on the ruff and ears. In semi-long-haired subjects, the curls are very present on the throat and form a ruff. The whiskers and eyebrows are also long and curly as well as the hair inside the ears. All coats and all colors are accepted.