Thursday, April 14, 2016

A-Z: LaPerm




Like many breeds the LaPerm came from a gene mutation. This mutation is called a Rex gene. These felines come in both long and short hair. The longhair has a curly tail and the short hair has a bottle-brush tail. Their heads are wedge-shaped and they have tufts of hair in their ears.
These cats are good with children and are also a good cat for first time cat owners. Since their gene pool is diversified they are less susceptible to disease. They only need to be brushed once or twice a week.  All in all, a healthy purebred.
Interested? Try your local shelter, rescue or petfinder.com or overstock.com.



46 comments:

Elephant's Child said...

Learning all the time. Despite being cat obsessed this is a breed I didn't know about. Thank you.

DEZMOND said...

oh, kitty, you so funny :)

Valerie-Jael said...

These are gorgeous, just love them! Hugs, Valerie

nashvillecats2 said...

We learn something every day Sandra, wonderful to read.
Yvonne.

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

I've never heard of that breed. Unique coat.

Pat Hatt said...

First I've heard of that one too. Although I'm sure I've seen a few

Shady Del Knight said...

Hi, dear Sandra!

I never heard of the La Perm breed. It was fascinating to learn about its origin and the fact that first of the breed almost got ground up by a car engine. La Perms are cute and, I can only imagine, cuddly. I don't know which type I'd prefer, short hair or long, but I'd love to have one in my lap right now so that I could give it some serious lubbins. :)

Thank you, dear friend Sandra!

CJ Kennedy said...

Never knew there were so many breeds of cats. All that have ever owned me have been DSH

Tamara Narayan said...

Curly hair on cats! How cute is that? They're beautiful.

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

Like many of the cats you have featured, I have never heard of the La Perm breed. They are adorable and I was surprised they came in so many diverse colors. To think this is a gene mutation really impressed me. I'm SO enjoying this cat series and learn something new each day.

Yolanda Renée said...

Too cute. I don't think I've met one though! Curly hair I would remember.

Stephanie Faris said...

LOL when I saw the title of this, I thought it was going to be about hair permanents! (As in , "I can't wash my hair because I just got la perm.")

da tabbies o trout towne said...

WHOA !!!!!!!!!! did ya see that dood climb that fence !! high paws two ewe kitteh !!! total lee awesum moove ♥♥♥

Susan A Eames said...

Another breed that's new to me. I'm finding your blog very interesting.

Susan A Eames from
Travel, Fiction and Photos

Jens Hamn said...

oh they are superb!
I did not know this breed, cats are the best companions of life !!

Magic Love Crow said...

So adorable! Another kitty I have never heard of! I really love this breed! Hugs!

Sandra Cox said...

You are most welcome. I'm learning too, EC.

Sandra Cox said...

Meow:)

Sandra Cox said...

Good:) You may have to put it on your 'to be considered' list:)

Sandra Cox said...

Thanks, Yvonne:) Appreciate ya.

shortybear said...

glad you shared

Sandra Cox said...

Hi Alex, It sure is:)

Sandra Cox said...

First time for me too, Pat.

Sandra Cox said...

Shady, I think you need a cat.

Sandra Cox said...

I hadn't heard of them either, Magic. Glad you like them:)
Hugs back.

Sandra Cox said...

There is a huge variety isn't there? DSH are good kitties. That's been the majority of mine.

Sandra Cox said...

No perms for these guys:)

Sandra Cox said...

Or I guess I should say no MORE perms for these guys:)

Sandra Cox said...

I'm glad you're enjoying it, Elizabeth:)

Sandra Cox said...

I haven't seen one either, Yolanda.

Sandra Cox said...

Ha. I remember those days. It's been along time since I've had la perm:)

Sandra Cox said...

Totally awesome kitties:)

Sandra Cox said...

Thank you, Susan. I'm enjoying yours as well.

Liz A. said...

Ah, but the longhairs get cat hair in everything.

Liz A. from
Laws of Gravity

Sandra Cox said...

Yes, they are, Jens:)

Sandra Cox said...

They sure do! Although our short haired dog sheds worse than the long haired cat....Go figure.

Margaret D said...

Cute video with the cat drinking out of the glass :)

Birgit said...

Cute pussy cats that are also sweet...and not like the Hapsburgs or some other inbred Royal

Elizabeth said...

Wow, I haven't heard of this breed. Interesting that a breed was born from a mutation!

Optimistic Existentialist said...

I love cats so much :) this post makes me happy.

Sandra Cox said...

Glad you liked it, M-w:)

Sandra Cox said...

What a nice response! Thank you!

Sandra Cox said...

Indeed;)

Sandra Cox said...

Indeed it is.
Thanks for stopping by and Happy Friday, Elizabeth.

Sandra Cox said...

Thanks:)

Birgit said...

La Perm sounds like. Name Pepe Le Pew would have said:) this cat sounds very sweet actually