Elf Cats Have been
Featured in Brazilian Pet
Magazine - Caes-Cia
ENGLISH TRANSLATION

Cat
Creature from fairies tales
In science fiction, Elfs are semidivines beings, with long life, magic powers and
pointed and curved ears.  The cat beside, the Elf, seems to bring these
creatures from fairies tales to the reality. It has started to be developed in
less than three years, through breedings (matings) among individuals of the
breeds American Curl (cat breed with ears curved backwards) and Sphynx
(characterized by the absence of coat). “The purpose was that the Elf
inherited these two characteristics and presented unique look: bald and with
ears curved backwards in a Elf style”, tells the north-american Karen Nelson,
one of evolved in the formation of the cat. It
also intended to obtain a sociable, affectionate and active behavior. “The
Elf is full of energy and is docile and outgoing!”, says Kristen Leedom, from
United States , other one engaged in the improvement of the breed. The
adult Elf should have size from medium to large (weighs from 3,6 up to 6,8 kg)
and curve of the ears between 90 up to 180 degree .  Thin and short hairs can
be present in some regions, as feet, ears, muzzle and tail.The remainder of the
body should be hairless or present a fuzz coat almost imperceptible. The
estimation is that the population of this new cat be around only ten
individuals, spread in only five catteries. All in United States .
The breeder Kristen, of Quendi Cattery, can be touched through the
e-mail
elfcats@wi.rr. com .

NOTE:  The featured cat is Quendi's Kessler, owned by Kristen Leedom
Elfs in the News
Watch for the Elf Cat on National
Geographic and one other TV
special this summer!  Come back
soon to see which other TV show
our Elfs will be featured on!!