American Ringtail

English thumbnail Noun American Ringtail A shorthair domestic cat breed originating in the United States. This breed is distinguished by its tail, which curves back toward the head as a result of a genetic mutation. en 2014 Sandy Robins The Original Cat Bible: The Definitive Source for All Things Cat Fox Chapel Publishing https://books.google.co.nz/books?id=x4niDwAAQBAJ&pg=PT219 9781620081419 The American Ringtail breed is being developed to preserve a trait occasionally found in feral populations, in which the cat carries her tail in a curl over her back. en 2021 The Complete Cat Breed Book: Choose the Perfect Cat for You new Penguin Random House 117 https://books.google.co.nz/books?id=pNAnEAAAQBAJ&pg=PA117 The American Ringtail was discovered by chance in California and, so far, its development has included the introduction of Oriental-type lines. en Domestic cats