Devon Rex
The Devon Rex is a type of cat, which was first born in England during the late 1950s. The first Devon Rex was discovered by Beryl Cox in Buckfastleigh, Devon, UK, in 1959.[1]
| Devon Rex | |
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| File:Devon Rex female 2.jpg | |
| Origin | 22x20px England |
| Breed standards | |
| CFA | standard |
| FIFe | standard |
| TICA | standard |
| ACF | standard |
| ACFA/CAA | standard |
| CCA-AFC | standard |
| GCCF | standard |
| Domestic cat (Felis catus) | |
They are thin and have large ears. Devon Rex cats, or Devon Rexes, are known to be very smart. Their fur is curly or wavy and is very soft. They are similar to Cornish Rex cats, who also have curly, soft fur.
They are smaller than most cats, weighing between 5 to 10lbs (2 to 4kg) when fully grown.
They are mainly know for their pixie cat like appearance.
Devon Rex Media
- Saucer-eyed Devon Rex.jpg
A 10 year old male Devon Rex, Gizmo enjoying one of his favorite hobbies, playing with shopping bags.
- BlueDevonRex.jpg
A "blue smoke" Devon Rex with unusually large ears.
- Si rex.jpg
Devon Rex cats with Siamese (colourpoint) colourings are known as Si Rex.[source?]
A cream Devon Rex with curly, soft coat typical to this breed
- Devon Rex male.jpg
Male cat of Devon Rex breed.
- Devon Rex Tortoiseshell.jpg
Female Tortoiseshell Devon Rex named Akiko
- Devon rex kitten.jpg
A devon rex kitten in Australia walking on a leash
References
- ↑ "Breed Profile: The Devon Rex". www.cfa.org. Archived from the original on 2018-01-03. Retrieved 2019-06-09.