Foldex Cat VS. American Curl Cat

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Foldex Cat VS. American Curl Cat.

What are the differences between these two cat breeds?


Foldex is a mixed breed cat–a cross between the Scottish Fold and Exotic Shorthair breeds. These felines are known for being friendly, loving, and intelligent. Foldexes hail from Canada, where breeders sought to develop a cat that would resemble a cute teddy bear. These loving cats, with their adorable looks, like nothing more than hanging out with the humans in their life and receiving endless petting sessions. They also make a perfect fit for families with kids.

The Curl stands out for his distinctively shaped ears, but even without them, he is a striking cat with a sweet expression. You may find these cats in shelters and breed-specific rescues, so remember to always adopt! Don’t shop if you’re looking to add one of these kitties to your home!


The history of the Foldex begins in 1992 in Quebec, Canada when they first started popping up on the scene. The breed was a big draw when they began appearing in cat shows due to their super cute looks. A lot of the subsequent development of the Foldex is credited to a breeder named Jeanne Barrette. The Foldex was officially granted full championship status by the Canadian Cat Association in 2010.

American Curl is one of the youngest cat breeds. It was born of a natural genetic mutation that first appeared in Shulamith, a stray black kitten with long, silky hair and, strangely, ears that curled backward. She found her way to the welcoming door of Joe and Grace Ruga in Lakewood, California.

Cat fanciers began selectively breeding the cats in 1983, and the new breed, named the American Curl, began to be registered by the Cat Fanciers Association in 1986. They were recognized by The International Cat Association in 1987 and achieved full recognition from CFA in 1993. The breed also stands out for being the first single breed with two coat lengths recognized by CFA.


Foldex is a breed of cat that you'll see in almost every cat color available, and in patterns that include tabby and calico. When it comes to grooming, this will totally depend on whether your Foldex is a long or short-haired kitty. If you have a short-haired Foldex, brushing their coat once a week should suffice. But a long-haired Foldex will require more frequent brushing to help lessen the chances of hairballs and mats forming. Aim for every other day although the breed will happily take to daily brushing sessions. In terms of climate, the Foldex is generally an adaptable breed of cat. Although you should always make sure that there's enough shade and freshwater available during the hotter months.

The Curl stands out for his distinctively shaped ears, but even without them he is a striking cat with a sweet expression, and a silky coat that can be long or short and any color, including such exotic shades as chocolate tortoiseshell smoke, silver patched tabby and lilac lynx point. The longhaired variety has a pretty plumed tail.

The ears, however, are the most intriguing characteristic. Straight when a kitten is born, they begin to curl back at two to 10 days after birth. They curl, uncurl and curl some more until reaching their permanent shape when a kitten is about 4 months old. A kitten destined for the show ring will have a crescent-shaped ear with a minimum 90-degree arc of curl but no more than 180 degrees. The tips of the moderately large ear are rounded and flexible, often adorned with tufts of fur. When Curls are alert, their ears swivel forward, but the tips point to the center of the base of the skull.
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