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The Curious and Affectionate Cornish Rex
Cornish Rex Breed Description
A Cornish Rex is a breed of domestic cat. The Cornish Rex has no hair except for down. Most breeds of cat have three different types of hair in their coats: the outer fur or "guard hairs", which is about 5 cm long in shorthairs and 10cm+ long in longhairs; a middle layer called the "awn hair"; and the down hair or undercoat, which is very fine and about 1 cm long. Cornish Rexes only have the undercoat and thus only lose a few of very fine hairs at a time like humans and do not shed like other cats.
The coat of a Cornish Rex is extremely fine and is the softest of any cat breed. However, their light coat means that they are best suited for indoor living in warm and dry conditions. Consequently, these cats tend to hang around light bulbs, the tops of computer monitors, and other warm places. Some Cornish Rexes also have a mild cheesy smell peculiar to the breed; this odour comes from scent glands in the paws.
Often the breed referred to as the Greyhound of the cats, because of the sleek appearance and the galloping run characteristic of the breed. Some Cornish rexes like to play fetch, race other pets, or do acrobatic jumps. The Cornish Rex is an adventurous cat and is very intelligent. It can readily adapt to new situations and will explore wherever it can go, jumping into refrigerators, examining washing machines, etc. Some humans consider its antics to be deliberately mischievous. The Rex is extremely curious, seeks out the company of people and is friendly towards other companion animals. It is a suitable pet for timid children.
The coat of a Cornish Rex is extremely fine and is the softest of any cat breed. However, their light coat means that they are best suited for indoor living in warm and dry conditions. Consequently, these cats tend to hang around light bulbs, the tops of computer monitors, and other warm places. Some Cornish Rexes also have a mild cheesy smell peculiar to the breed; this odour comes from scent glands in the paws.
Often the breed referred to as the Greyhound of the cats, because of the sleek appearance and the galloping run characteristic of the breed. Some Cornish rexes like to play fetch, race other pets, or do acrobatic jumps. The Cornish Rex is an adventurous cat and is very intelligent. It can readily adapt to new situations and will explore wherever it can go, jumping into refrigerators, examining washing machines, etc. Some humans consider its antics to be deliberately mischievous. The Rex is extremely curious, seeks out the company of people and is friendly towards other companion animals. It is a suitable pet for timid children.
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- DeFede: Mass Shooting, Dead Cats, and MJ - Oh My
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- I love my old appliance! [And it loves me]
- Sassy, her 14-year-old Cornish Rex cat, likes to lie on top of it for warmth when the oven is on. And Holmes knows to underheat the oven for modern recipes; ...
Cornish Rex Breed Origins
The Cornish Rex is a genetic mutation that originated from a litter of kittens born in the 1950s on a farm in Cornwall, UK; hence the first part of the breed's name. One of the kittens, a cream-colored male named Kallibunker, had an extremely unusual, fine and curly coat; he was the first Cornish Rex. The owner then bred Kallibunker back to his mother to produce other curly-coated kittens. Cornish Rexes were later brought to America and crossed with Siamese, giving them their long whippy tails and big ears.
The Devon Rex looks similar in appearance to the Cornish Rex, but has guard hairs and sheds. The Devon Rex mutation is different than the Cornish Rex mutation in that the Devon has shortened guard hairs, while the Cornish Rex lacks guard hairs altogether. Crosses between Devon and Cornish Rexes are not permitted in pedigrees and matings between them will not produce a cat with short wavy fur. Another hair-deficient breed is the Sphynx cat, which has no hair but may have a very light coat of fuzz.
Despite some belief to the contrary, the Cornish Rex's short hair does not make it non- or hypo-allergenic. Most people who have cat allergies are allergic to cat dander and cat saliva. Since Cornish Rex cats groom as much as or even more than ordinary cats, a Cornish Rex cat will still produce a reaction in people who are allergic to cats. However, because of the fine, light fur that is shed from these cats, people with only mild allergies may experience fewer or no symptoms with a Rex.
Using the word "Rex" to imply short or otherwise unusual fur originates from an occasion when King Albert I of Belgium (1875-1934) entered some short-haired rabbits in a rabbit show. They did not meet the breed standard, but the show's officials did not wish to risk offending the king by rejecting them. Instead, they accepted them but wrote "Rex" (Latin for "king") beside their names.
The Devon Rex looks similar in appearance to the Cornish Rex, but has guard hairs and sheds. The Devon Rex mutation is different than the Cornish Rex mutation in that the Devon has shortened guard hairs, while the Cornish Rex lacks guard hairs altogether. Crosses between Devon and Cornish Rexes are not permitted in pedigrees and matings between them will not produce a cat with short wavy fur. Another hair-deficient breed is the Sphynx cat, which has no hair but may have a very light coat of fuzz.
Despite some belief to the contrary, the Cornish Rex's short hair does not make it non- or hypo-allergenic. Most people who have cat allergies are allergic to cat dander and cat saliva. Since Cornish Rex cats groom as much as or even more than ordinary cats, a Cornish Rex cat will still produce a reaction in people who are allergic to cats. However, because of the fine, light fur that is shed from these cats, people with only mild allergies may experience fewer or no symptoms with a Rex.
Using the word "Rex" to imply short or otherwise unusual fur originates from an occasion when King Albert I of Belgium (1875-1934) entered some short-haired rabbits in a rabbit show. They did not meet the breed standard, but the show's officials did not wish to risk offending the king by rejecting them. Instead, they accepted them but wrote "Rex" (Latin for "king") beside their names.
Cornish Rex Rescue Groups
Cornish Rex Friends
Catchment area: National
URL: http://www.cornishrexfriends.org
Email Contact:
Crnshrex@aol.com
Contact: Greta Huls
Email: ghuls@amug.org
Rexcue Railroad
Catchment area: National
URL of Rexcue Railroad Email list: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/rexcuerailroad/
Catchment area: National
URL: http://www.cornishrexfriends.org
Email Contact:
Crnshrex@aol.com
A volunteer group which rescues, transports and fosters Cornish Rex, Devon Rex, Sphynx and assist all other purebred cat rescues
when possible. We place & foster cats Worldwide
The Rexphiles
Catchment area: SouthWest
Website: http://rexphiles.com/rescue.html
Contact: Greta Huls
Email: ghuls@amug.org
Rexcue Railroad
Catchment area: National
URL of Rexcue Railroad Email list: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/rexcuerailroad/
Coordinator: Greta Huls
Email: ghuls@amug.org
Cat
Purebred Rescue (CPR)
Catchment area:
Washington state and British Columbia, Canada
Homepage:
http://www.catpurebredrescue.org/
Address: P.O. Box 1363; Kent, Wash. 98035-1363
Email: info@catpurebredrescue.org
Phone: (206) 782-2616
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Cornish Rex Link List
- Cat Fanciers' Association: Breed Profile: Cornish Rex
- An indepth look into the Cornish Rex breed, unique because of its.
- CFA Breed Standard: Cornish Rex
- Features the qualities and characteristics of this cat type.
- Cornish Rex - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- A Cornish Rex is a breed of domestic cat. The Cornish Rex has no hair except for down. Most breeds of cat have three different types of hair in their coats: ...
- Cats and Kittens Magazine Cornish Rex Breed Profile
- The magazine of the best about cats. Useful information on feline care, health, development and environments. Breed profiles, stories about special cats, ...
- Cornish Rex Breed Profile - History, Temperament & Colours of the ...
- Cornish Rex breed profile. Detailed profile including history, temperament, colours & photos of the Cornish Rex.
Cornish Rex Blog Posts from Google
- Curlz and Swirlz, Life with Cornish Rex Cats...: Easy Like Sunday ...
- I thought it also was a good visual image of a Cornish Rex's wavy fur, as well. And while the cats don't dance, they certainly are the ballerinas and sprinters of the cat world! .....The cats at reside at Furrydance come in all shapes ...
- Cornish Rex – The Velvet Cat
- The Cornish Rex is one very unusual cat. When just glancing at a Cornish Rex, they might appear as though they are made of porcelain due to their fine boned body,small head, large ears and long slender tail. ...
- Man Cat Monday...
- Furrydance Brighton is named after a beach in Cornwall, and his nickname is Surfer Dude. While he was a showcat, his theme was surfing, tiki huts and hulacats...so he entered the Surfin' Safari contest and he'd be stoked if you'd vote ...
- Happy Indepurrdence Day!
- That's Disco NoFurNo, our Red Tabby Sphynx!
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Cornish Rex Breeders
- Cornish Rex Cattery Mesquita
- We are Cornish Rex breeders (cats with a curly coat) for almost 6 years. You can see us at national and international cat shows. We are members of different ...
- Cornish Rex Friends
- Cornish Rex Friends is the rescue unit of the Cornish Rex Breed Club. It was formed by a group of friends working together for rescue and protection of the ...
- Beaconwood Cornish Rex Website
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- Cornish Rex Cat & Kitten Breeders - Australia
- Online directory of Cornish Rex breeders in Australia. Locate a Cornish Rex breeder, advertise your cattery.
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- Owhl Scottish Folds, British Shorthairs and Cornish Rex. Michigan cattery lovingly raising kittens underfoot. PKD,Felv negative.
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