Where are LaPerm cats from?

LaPerm cats are from the U.S. In 1982, a small, bald kitten was born to a litter of a barn cat in Oregon. Eight weeks later, this kitten acquired a curiously curly coat of hair and had an incredibly affectionate temperament to go along with it. The cherry orchard owner was so impressed with the unique look and personality of the breed that she went on to develop the LaPerm as a breed.