Page 124 - The Complete Cat Breed Book (DK)

122 C A T AL OG OF BREED S

URAL REX

THIS UNUSUAL-LOOKING REX BREED IS NOT YET WIDELY KNOWN

Place of origin Russia The first of these wavy-coated cats was born near Upright ears set
high on head
Date of origin 1980s Yekaterinburg, a major Russian city set in the foothills of
Breed registries Other the Ural Mountains. Carefully developed over three decades,
Weight range 8–15lb (3.5–7kg) the Ural Rex is very popular among cat fanciers in Russia
Grooming
and is also now being bred in Germany. This breed’s fine,
dense, double coat may be short or semi-long; the
Colors and patterns distinctive, close-lying waves, which have
Various colors and patterns, an elastic quality, can take up to two years
including tabby.
to develop fully. Grooming is not difficult but
must be carried out regularly. The Ural Rex is
described as a quiet and good-natured cat that
Prominent
Large, oval eyes makes an excellent household companion. cheekbones
set wide apart

Slim, muscular,
relatively
short body
Broad, flat
forehead

Short, wedge-
shaped head

Fine, silky black-
smoke coat lies close
to body in loose curls

White chest,
underparts,
Medium- and legs
length,
moderately
thin tail

Slender legs
with small paws