Australian Le Permes will be the same as the UK ones. I think the breed will be different from the US ones. They are beautiful cats. The Le Perme I know here is a medium haired male cat and he is extremely affectionate and has a lovely disposition. The kids he live with can pick him up and hug him without him scratching them. The woman that owns him got her from a breeder. They don't matt or shed as much as normal cats. In Australia they are said to be good for cat lovers who are allergic to cats.