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