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CORNISH REX

THIS ATHLETIC CAT HAS CURLS FROM WHISKERS TO TAIL
Large, oval
Place of origin UK The founder of this svelte breed was a wavy-coated male cat born eyes are set
wide apart
Date of origin 1950s in a Cornish farmhouse. Descendants of this original sire were
Breed registries CFA, FIFe, crossed with other breeds—including the Siamese (pp.54–7), Russian
GCCF, TICA
Blue (p.66), and American (p.61) and British Shorthairs (pp.68–77)—
Weight range 6–9lb (2.5–4kg)
improving the stamina and genetic diversity of the Cornish Rex, and
Grooming
adding a wide variety of colors. With its super fine,
rippled coat and streamlined body, this cat stands
Colors and patterns out from all the rest. It is an extrovert with a large
All solid and shaded colors repertoire of amusing antics and a kittenish
and patterns, including
tabby, tortoiseshell, colorpoint, outlook on life, but turns into an affectionate lap
and bicolor. cat when play is over. Because of its thin coat,
this breed is vulnerable to temperature extremes
High, chiseled
and should be groomed with a light touch. In the cheekbones
US it has developed differently and has a more
Slim, elongated, wedge-shaped head.
well-muscled body Outer ear
is hairless
Fairly small,
wedge-shaped
head
Short, fine, white
coat forms tight,
uniform waves Straight
nose

Finely boned,
long, slender legs

Small, oval paws