LaPerm
Soft yet springy, the distinctive curly coat of a LaPerm is so incredibly touchable, most owners find they can’t keep their hands off the cat! The LaPerm is a naturally occurring mutation producing both long and shorthaired cats. Published data on this breed is thin, so some details below are missing rather than guessed.
Last updated: October 2026 · 4 sources · see sources
| Coat | Longhair [1] |
|---|---|
| Look | The LaPerm is a naturally occurring mutation producing both long and shorthaired cats. [1] |
| Personality | Soft yet springy, the distinctive curly coat of a LaPerm is so incredibly touchable, most owners find they can’t keep their hands off the cat! [1] |
| Recognized by | CFA (Cat Fanciers' Association) [1] |
Activity and exercise
Soft yet springy, the distinctive curly coat of a LaPerm is so incredibly touchable, most owners find they can’t keep their hands off the cat! Not surprisingly, the cats don’t mind this at all; the breed is extremely interactive and affectionate and many LaPerms actually crave human contact. [1]
Grooming
Our sources don't publish grooming detail for this breed yet. [1]
Health issues to budget for
We couldn't find a vet-reviewed list of breed-specific health issues for this breed, so we don't list any. Budget for the general cat costs below and ask your vet or breeder about screening. [1]
Estimated costs
| Item | Estimate | Src |
|---|---|---|
| Routine vet visit, any cat (owner bills) | $190–$525 | [2] |
| Yearly cost of a cat, any breed (ASPCA 2021) | $1,149 | [3] |
| Average accident & illness insurance, cat (US 2025) | $435/year | [4] |
Breed-specific price data is rare. These figures are for cats in general or for the conditions above, not a quote for your pet.
Did you know?
- Soft yet springy, the distinctive curly coat of a LaPerm is so incredibly touchable, most owners find they can’t keep their hands off the cat! [1]
- The breed began with one unusual kitten born on an Oregon farm in 1982. [1]
- Given their background as protectors of the farm, LaPerms have a strong hunting instinct and are very intelligent. [1]
Good fit for
- Our sources don't publish fit ratings for this breed. Meet the breed, talk to breeders or rescues, and read the profile above.