Description

The lithe Cornish Rex is heavier than one might suppose: males weigh from 4 to 5 kg, whilst females weight between 3 to 4kg. The American type looks more sophisticated compared to the more “rustic” English breed. The Cornish Rex’s muzzle is wedge shaped. The rounded forehead merges into a Roman nose, the tip of which is in line with the strong chin. The Rex’s high cheekbones are clearly defined. The cats’ ears have a broad base and a tapered shape, set wide apart. The tips of the ears are rounded. The oval-shaped eyes are widely spaced, with rich colouring that complements the coat colour. The Cat’s jaws are straight, though a slightly undershot jaw is allowed. The front teeth form a line that is clearly visible when the Rex’s head is in profile. The upper and lower canines are symmetrically positioned, with the former slightly deepened. The graceful and moderately long neck is well muscled. Cornish Rex has a slender and elongated body. The cat has a deep, moderately broad chest. The tail is: thin, rather long, and tapers smoothly towards the tip. The limbs have thin bones that contrast with the strong musculature. The hind limbs are more developed. The Cornish Rex’s paws have well-developed long toes, with oval pads.

Look

The curly fur, reminiscent of the touch of velvet fabric, hides developed muscles and strong bones. The hair is soft to the touch. The fur lacks guard hairs, and has a uniformly wavy coat. On the lower part of the chin, chest, and abdomen, the hair is slightly shorter but curlier. The Cornish Rex can be any colour or pattern.

Health

The Cornish Rex is generally a healthy breed; however, they are prone to a few diseases.

• Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

• Umbilical hernia

• Alopecia

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Temperament

The Cornish Rex has a unique character. They are one of the most playful and active breeds. The Cornish loves to explore, so. iIf you live in a building with many floors, be sure to close the window:, your cat may jump out the window while. Any item that the Cornish notices is sure to become a, so avoid. keeping fragile or valuable belongings in the cat’s reach.

Living with

The Cornish Rex is sensitive to its owners’ mood. If the Cornish Rex becomes tired of company, they will politely leave to rest. Cornish Rexes are wary of strangers. They prefer to make the first move; if a Cornish Rex decides a stranger is no threat, they will happily initate Although they tend to be reserved, Cornish Rexes got along well with children once they have become acquainted. The Cornish Rex hates to be alone, and will become vocal and even destructive. If possible, try to keep your with another pet,; keep in mind that it might become jealous of other cats. Avoid keeping a Cornish Rex with rodents or birds, as the cat may decide to hunt them. This breed is quite easy to care for, but does have some special grooming requirements. Since the coat doesn’t have any thick guard hairs, skin secretions absorbed well, so a weekly bath is necessary.