Available Colours: Every possible colour and pattern
History: Like the Cornwall Rex, the Devon Rex can be traced back to the actual father of the breed. It appears that a feral cat sired a litter to a tortie and white stray kept by Miss Cox. That litter included a brownish-black male with a coat similar to the father. That kitten was named Kirlee. Kirlee became the father of the breed. There has been genetic research on the the coat genes of both the Cornish Rex and Devon Rex breeds and it has determined they are different genes producing the unique coats.
Characteristics: Well muscled, mid-sized cats with soft, short, curly coats. The actual state of the coat will vary quite a bit between individuals with varying thickness and coverage, possibly a mop of curls or shorter thin coats that may almost appear to be bare. They often feel quite warm to the touch, this is because their special fur is a very poor insulator and the warmth is lost easily. This may be one of the reasons they seem to crave warmer areas more than most other breeds.
Temperament: These cats are intelligent, mischievious and highly active. they like to be in the middle of any activity and are powerful jumpers that seem to prefer to find high perches. They are very social and enjoy people
Requirements: They are most content in active households that have lots of activities to explore. They do require company and can become destructive if left too much on their own without enough social interaction. They are easy to care for. Their wavy coats do not shed very much. They dry quite quickly after a bath and require very little grooming
Recognized By:
The International Cat Association (TICA): Championship Breeds
Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (GCCF): Foreign
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA): Standard Listed
Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe): Category 3 - Shorthair and Somali
