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Laperm — breed standard (CFA & TICA: size, coat, temperament, type)
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Laperm — breed standard (CFA & TICA: size, coat, temperament, type)
Claims
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The LaPerm is a rex-coated breed occurring in both shorthair (short to medium-long) and semi-longhair versions, with a springy, light, curly coat.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Any genetically possible colour or combination of colours is accepted.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The breed matures slowly, typically reaching full coat development at 2 to 3 years of age.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The CFA disqualifies a cobby body, short legs, crossed eyes, an incorrect number of toes, visible or non-visible tail faults, and straight (non-curly) hair.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The described temperament is alert and active.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat may be shorthair (short to approximately medium-long) or longhair, with the tail resembling a bottlebrush.
Sources
Laperm — breed standard (CFA & TICA: size, coat, temperament, type)
Source document: CFA (Cat Fanciers' Association) & TICA (The International Cat Association)
CFA (Cat Fanciers' Association) & TICA (The International Cat Association)Official breed standards (factual data points + section outline extracted verbatim)retrieved 2026-08-02
Verification file: pdf-raw/breed-standard/laperm_combined.txt
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