The American Curl is a breed of cat characterized by its unusual ears, which curl back from the face toward the center of the back of the skull. The breed originated in Lakewood, California, as the result of a spontaneous mutation. In the webcomic Achewood, the character Ray Smuckles has admitted to being an American Curl. Both longhaired and shorthaired American Curls have soft, silky coats which lie flat against their bodies. They require little grooming and enjoy spending time with their owners. Check out our collection of American Curl cat names for male or female kittens.