| The Elf is a new hybrid breed in the developmental stages, the product of American Curl to Sphynx out-crossings. After a lot of research into the health and viability of this new breed the Elf Breed was established and founded in 2005. We do not include any Highlander/Highland Lynx bloodlines in the creation of our cats. All are TICA registered. There is an Elf breed standard that our group of dedicated breeders are working towards. The first litter of registered Elf kittens were born and we instantly fell in love with the personality and appearance. We then continued on the long journey of developing the Elf cat. Named Elf because of the elf-like appearance of the slight curl of the Elf's ears. An application was sent to The International Cat Association (TICA) for acceptance as a new breed and began registering them as such in 2006. There are many people involved in making the dream of Elf's being fully accepted for Championship status with TICA. Unfortunately at the spring TICA board meeting Elf Cats were not advanced to registration only. We will continue to breed toward our breed standard and begin exhibiting the cats that most closely meet the breed standard under the "New Trait" group and be named Elf Cats but under the Sphynx breed group instead of our own breed group. Nothing about the breed changes by doing this in any way. This, in fact, could be a faster road to championship status About the Foundation Breeds American Curl Cats The American Curl is best known for its unique curled ears, which are the result of a spontaneous mutation. The ears are erect and open; curling away from the cat's face in a graceful arc as opposed to the Scottish Fold's which fold forward and downward. The ears give the breed an alert and happy appearance SPHYNX The Sphynx appears to be a hairless cat, although it is not truly hairless. The skin should have the texture of chamois. It may be covered with very fine down which is almost imperceptible to both the eye and the touch. On the ears, muzzle, tail, feet and scrotum, short, soft, fine hair is allowed. Lack of coat makes the cat quite warm to the touch. Whiskers and eyebrows may be present, either whole or broken, or may be totally absent. The cat should not be small or dainty. The Sphynx is sweet-tempered, lively, intelligent and above all amenable to handling. Excerpt from the Sphynx Breed Standard. |
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