The Devon Rex is often compared to a pixie, with its elfin cheeky face, turned-up nose, and oversized ears. Like other Rex breeds, it originated from a spontaneous genetic mutation in a barn cat litter, resulting in a wavy coat.
Devons will follow you from room to room, talking to you with chirps and trills, and will happily arrange themselves around your neck like a suede scarf, so you may carry your Devon with you wherever you go.
Breed Brief:
Body: Medium length and slender, but hard and muscular, with long, slim legs
Coat: Rippled short waves in an array of colors and patterns.
Extra: Devon Rex kittens' coats molt at around eight weeks, leaving a soft suede finish. Because of this fine coat, there are anecdotal claims that Devon Rex cats may be less allergenic than other breeds.
Registry Standards:
Devon Rex Clubs:
- DRBC - Affiliated with CFA
- The Rex Cat Club(U.K.)
- RexCatz International
Rescue Groups:
Photo Credits:
"Yoda" is a seven month old Devon Rex owned by Natalie and bred by Elizabeth Wynters of Boogie Woogie Cattery.
More Breed Information :
Information from FBRL (Fanciers' Breeder Referral List), a great source of information on all approved breeds of cats.
Breeders :
Listing of Devon Rex breeders, assembled by your Guide. This list is for convenience of the viewer, and is not intended to be an endorsement of the breeders and catteries contained herein.
