Cat breed · Rex
Cornish Rex
A slender, whippet-like cat with a washboard-wavy coat, famous for sprinting, leaping and staying playful for life.
Small12–16 yearsCornwall, EnglandCan suit apartments
Breed characteristics
- Group
- Rex
- Origin
- Cornwall, England
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 2.5–4.5 kg (6–10 lb)
- Height
- 20–30 cm
- Lifespan
- 12–16 years
- Coat
- Very short, soft, marcel-waved undercoat only
- Temperament
- AcrobaticWarm-seekingAffectionateKittenish
History
Started with a curly kitten named Kallibunker born on a Cornish farm in 1950.
Appearance
Arched back, long legs, large ears and a soft rippled coat.
Exercise and activity
High-intensity daily play and plenty of climbing.
Care and grooming
Gentle wiping rather than brushing; provide warm resting spots and sun protection.
Health considerations
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- Patellar luxation
- Hereditary hypotrichosis
- Cold sensitivity
- Umbilical hernia