I love Devon Rex Cats

The Devon Rex is a breed of cat that emerged in England during the 1960s. Known for their odd, striking appearance and playful, companionable nature, the Devon is a favourite among pet owners. They are often featured in Cat Fancy, a monthly magazine about cats. A very rare and select breed, the average Devon Rex sells for $500 to $750 USD and $500 to $800 AU. This price is compared to that of the early 1990s, when they sold for around $300 USD. In English money that is about £300-£500.

The curl in Devon Rex fur is caused by a different mutation and gene than that of the Cornish Rex and German Rex, and breeding of a Devon with either of those cats results in cats without rexed (curled) fur. Devons, which are medium sized cats, are often called "pixie cats" or "alien cats" because of their unique appearance. Their uncommonly large ears are set low on the sides of their wide heads, their eyes are large, and their noses are slightly upturned. Their body type is distinctly lightly-built. Their long, sturdy legs are great for long leaps, and their toes are unusually large. Devon Rex cats come in all colours. They are the ETs of the cat world.The head is wedge shaped and they have large eyes of virtually any colour depending on the coat colour. The ears are large and slightly rounded. Only males can be red, females can't be.

The Devon Rex is a relatively new breed of cat with a sparse, curly, very soft coat similar to that of the Cornish Rex. The first Devon was discovered in Buckfastleigh, Devon, UK in 1960 amongst a litter of feral kittens, and was initially thought to be linked with the Cornish Rex; however, test mating proved otherwise. Cats have three types of hair: guard hair, awn hair, and down hair. The Cornish Rex's coat is unusual because there is no guard hair. In the Devon Rex, all types of hair are present but are abnormal in texture. More information on the layers is available under Cornish Rex. See also the Sphynx breed for more information on hair-deficient genetics in cats. The first Devon Rex was a stray.He was found near a disused tin mine. Ms. Byrell Cox found the cat and bred with a tortie and white normal coated stray. In the litter was 1 devon Rex, Kirlee, who is said to be the father of the Devon Rex.

The Devon Rex breed is often marketed as a cat with which someone with cat-related allergies can easily co-exist. It is true that their missing layer of hair and very low amounts of shedding help toward this, but they are not hypoallergenic. However, they are easier for someone on the right allergy medication to own.

The typical Devon is active, mischievous, playful, and very people-oriented. They have been described as a cross between a cat, a dog and a monkey. They are high-jumpers and will try to occupy any space large enough to admit them. With this trait, they are often found in odd nooks and crannies of a closet, shelf, or laundry basket. They are relatively easy to take care of. Most Devons also have one central person to whom they devote their love, and on whom they will most often lay and rub. They like to playfully nip, and love to play throughout their lives.

They are a very intelligent breed; the typical Devon Rex can be trained to walk on a lead, fetch or perform all manner of tricks usually associated with canines, like jump, heel and tag to name a few.

Another common trait is their show of affection: they have a particular penchant for being close to the head or neck of their human companions and can often be found mounted upon ones shoulder or nestled into the cranny created by the neck and shoulder when one is prone. They become very attached, often following and miaowing for their human and sitting on their shoulder like a pirates parrot!

Additionally, the Devon Rex is extremely fond of "helping" its owners around the house with all manner of tasks. Whether one is washing the dishes, vacuuming the carpet, pruning the garden or taking out the rubbish - the owner of a Devon will find their velvet furred friend only too happy to assist in whatever manner it may. Generally this consists of poking and prodding with paws and climbing to a better vantage point but can also involve darting in and out between ones legs. If you try and shut a devon out, they will cry and feverently try to open the door.

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