Cornish Rex
History/profile of
The first Cornish Rex appeared in Cornwall in 1950. The
breed was named so similar in color with a rabbit-rex. As is often the case
with unusual breeds, there was one kitten in the litter of a domestic cat,
which was different from the other. He was born with a natural mutation that
made him have curly hair. When he grew up, he was associated with his mother on
the recommendation of genetics, which led to the appearance of litter with two
more curly kittens.
Cornish Rex is popular all over the world and is very
popular among cat lovers. The breed was recognized in 1967 by the British
Register of Thoroughbred Cats and in 1979 by the American Association of Cat
Lovers.
Description of
Cornish Rex is a delightful cat that boasts a playful,
affectionate nature. It's an extraordinarily sporty, agile cat. Despite its
slender, thin, and slightly graceful appearance, it is an active animal with an
extremely strong, muscular physique.
Cornish Rex has a very unusual wrinkled coat, wide head and
beautiful, curly mustache.
The breed is known to be extremely intelligent. Many owners
say that living with Cornish Rex is like living with a dog because their
feline friends follow them from room to room and love nothing but toy search.
Cornish Rexes come in almost all colors and patterns. Males
weigh from 3.5 to 4.5 kg and females from 2 to 3.5 kg.
The Personality of
Cornish Rex may be a terribly
intelligent, tender, and extroverted breed, despite its alienation and class. It is a curious, inventive,
playful, and harmful cat, which makes him a charming pet companion and a
wonderful pet.
Most Cornish Rex people like to play catch-up and chase
other pets and people. They are extraordinarily acrobatic and like to jump on
high places, seemingly just for joy.
Cornish Rex is an adventurous animal that adapts easily to
new situations and conditions. He'll explore everything anywhere, anytime.
You can often see them jumping into or on refrigerators,
inspecting washing machines, or climbing into open laundry dryers. Some owners
find these antics deliberately provocative on the part of their cats but treat
it quite fun.
Cornish Rex is sociable and people-oriented. He thrives on
human contact and loves being around people.
With their sociable, affectionate, and loyal personalities,
this is the ideal choice for families with children, as well as the Devon Rex
breed. They also get along well with dogs, however, it is necessary to exercise
caution when introducing Cornish Rex for dogs they do not yet know, in case the
dog does not get along with its cat counterparts.
Common diseases
The average life expectancy of Cornish Rex is between 11 and
14 years if they are properly cared for and fed with the proper good quality
food corresponding to their age.
It is known that Cornish Rex suffers from several hereditary
health problems, namely:
- congenital hypotrichosis, also known as hereditary baldness;
- hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a form of heart disease that is inherited in some cat breeds, such as Maine. Heredity has not been proven in Cornish Rex.
It is also important to make sure that Cornish Rex does not
sunbathe during the warm summer months.
How to take care of
Cornish Rex boasts short wavy wool, and so it does not
require much effort to care. Brush it weekly to ensure that the wool and skin
are in excellent condition.
It is conjointly vital to envision
your ears often and clean them if necessary.
Interesting facts
1. Breed due to their features with wool is very well suited for peoplewho suffer from allergies but want to have a pet. 2. Since Cornish Rex does not have the protective hair that most breeds of cats have, they cannot be kept under the sun's rays for a long time.
