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The Cornish Rex breed began
as a happy accident of nature. A genetic mutation in a liter
of kittens born in the 1950s in Cornwall, United Kingdom, resulted
in kittens that had extremely fine and curly down for hair, not
the typical thick coat like most breeds of cat. Even the whiskers
were curly! Breeders were struck by this, and decided to selective
breed this trait through inbreeding and crossbreeding. Many other
breeds of cat were used during this period so the 'coat' on a
Cornish Rex comes in many colors and patterns.
They are small to medium sized
cats with a very slender appearance and live roughly thirteen
years. Though they may feel heavier than they look, Cornish Rexes
are very thin boned and have lean muscles. A Cornish Rex may
also have a peculiar odor that some describe as 'cheesy', this
odor is produced from scent glands in the paws.
Many people think a Cornish
Rex makes a good pet for those with allergies, but they do shed
somewhat (though far less compared to most other breeds) and
will groom themselves regularly. Cornish Rexes make excellent
pets as they enjoy being with humans and are social, playful,
curious and affectionate. Though very active at times, they do
enjoy taking breaks and a Cornish Rex can often be found curled
up on the couch or in a lap.
Though they like being pet
and groomed, due to the nature of the coat, Cornish Rexes should
not be brushed too roughly, as this can damage the hairs. They
get cold easily and should be kept indoors. Additionally, Cornish
Rexes can be prone to baldness, a disorder known as hypotrichosis.
There is a website that has
great information on Cornish Rex and most other breeds of cats.
It has details that pertain to a cat breeds health, grooming,
living conditions, best food choices and more, the website is
called: Dog And Cat Facts, and can be found at this url:
http://www.dogandcatfacts.com
By Robert W. Benjamin
Copyright © 2007
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