The Cornish Rex, Devon Rex
& Selkirk Rex Cat Breed

This breed was first recorded in 1950 in Cornwall, England and was officially recognised in 1967.

This cat breed has an elongated wedge shaped head with a rounded muzzle. They have very large ears and have very strong, hard muscular bodies and long legs. Their tail is long and tapers.

The coat of the Cornish is short and silky and has no guardhairs. It can either curl, wave or ripple along the body especially on the back and tail.

They require only gentle grooming and require the use of the fingers to reset the waves along the coat, but this is not essential.

They have a very intelligent temperament and enjoy the company of humans.

The Devon Rex coat is less thick than the Cornish and can appear almost bald. It has a very distinctive look and has a very broad chest, with a flat wrinkled forehead and prominent cheekbones but shares the muscular build and long whip like tail with the Cornish breed.

The coat does not require brushing but does benefit from gentle stroking with a soft mitt.

They are very mischievous by nature and love to play. So you would have to be prepared for lots of activity and possibly a few mishaps too if you owned this breed of cat.

The Selkirk rex has a much denser coat than the others and also has guardhairs. The cat has a more Persian look about them and so has a much rounder fuller face.

Selkirk Rex picture by mobilestreetlife

The coat requires grooming with a wide toothed comb, which is easier to get through the thick curly fur.

It has a much calmer temperament that the other Rex breeds but still enjoys playing.

All three cat breeds come in all colours and pattern combinations.