The Cornish Rex is the oldest of the three Rex cats breeds, originating c 1950 as a spontaneous mutation in a litter of barn cats. with its arched back, long legs, barrel chest and tucked in waist, the Cornish Rex is said to be the cats' counterpart to the Whippet dog. Cornish Rexes are perfect pets for the person who wants an active cat that is affectionate and playful.
Breed Brief:
Body: Small to Medium with arched back, long, slender legs and well muscled hips and rump.
Coat: Short and wavy, in a wide array of solid, shaded, tabby, bi-colored, parti-colored and pointed patterns
Extra: Their fine textured wavy coat is thought by some to make them hypoallergenic, although the jury is still out on that issue
Registry Standards:
Rex Cat Club:
The Rex Cat Club is the original specialist club for Cornish Rex and Devon Rex cats. It was founded in 1964, and in 1967 was instrumental in obtaining breed recognition for Cornish Rex and Devon Rex cats in the U.K.
Rescue Groups:
- Feline Rescue Network
- Cornish Rescue (Rexphiles)
Photo Credits:
"Spider," a lovely Cornish Rex owned by Rikki Paulsen. His registered name is Lanyap's Knight in White Satin, and he comes by his nickname because of his tendency to climb all over his mother's back as a baby, somewhat like SpiderMan. Photo used with permission.
CFA Profile :
Cornish Rex Profile, written by Catherine Ash
Breeders :
Breeders List from FBRL (Fanciers' Breeder Referral List), a great source of information on all approved breeds of cats.
