Cat breed · Rex
Devon Rex
A pixie-faced, curly-coated cat that behaves more like a mischievous small monkey than a typical cat.
Small12–16 yearsDevon, EnglandCan suit apartments
Breed characteristics
- Group
- Rex
- Origin
- Devon, England
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 2.5–4.5 kg (6–10 lb)
- Height
- 25–30 cm
- Lifespan
- 12–16 years
- Coat
- Short, soft, wavy and sparse
- Temperament
- ImpishSociableWarmth-seekingAcrobatic
History
Began with a curly-coated kitten named Kirlee found near a Devon tin mine in 1959.
Appearance
Large ears, huge eyes and a soft rippled coat over a slender frame.
Exercise and activity
Frequent play and high perches; they will be wherever you are.
Care and grooming
Gentle weekly wiping rather than brushing, regular ear cleaning and warm bedding.
Health considerations
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- Devon Rex myopathy
- Patellar luxation
- Malassezia dermatitis
- Cold sensitivity