LaPerm Cat Breed
- Size
- Medium, with males weighing from 7 to 10 pounds and females weighing from 5 to 8 pounds
- Coat
- Short or long, soft, wavy
- Color
- White, black, blue, red, cream, chocolate, cinnamon, fawn and lavender, plus various patterns and shadings
Distinguished by her curly, rippled coat and people-oriented personality, the LaPerm is calm and friendly, yet at other times energetic and inquisitive. This feline thrives on attention and likes to be close to her human companions. Though curious, this breed is content to be a lap cat and close to whatever is going on. The LaPerm blossoms with a loving family.
Did you know? The LaPerm coat ranges from wavy to ringlets to long corkscrew curls. Those with longhair have curly plumed tails and a full, curly ruff, and those with shorthair have more texture, no ruff and a bottle-brush type tail. The tightest curls are found on the belly, throat and base of the ears.