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130 C A T AL OG OF BREED S

GERMAN REX

A CAT THAT NEEDS PLENTY OF QUALITY TIME WITH ITS HUMAN FAMILY

Brilliant blue
Place of origin Germany A feral cat adopted in Berlin just after the end of World War II eyes
Date of origin 1940s was the founding female of this breed. As the German Rex
Breed registries FIFe was developed, cats were imported to other parts of Europe
Weight range 6–10lb and to the US. The wavy coat of this cat arises through the
(2.5–4.5kg)
same mutant gene that appears in the Cornish Rex (p.127),
Grooming
which for some years was included in German Rex breeding
programs; in some countries the two breeds are not
Colors and patterns recognized as separate. A good-natured and friendly cat, the
All colors, shades,
and patterns. German Rex will play with anyone but also likes quiet times
staying close to its owners. Since
the short coat does not absorb
natural oils efficiently, regular
bathing is necessary. Short, curly
whiskers

Short, wavy coat Broad-
with velvety texture based ears

Rounded
paws Round head with
well-defined cheekbones
Cream coat shaded
with sepia in places
Kittens

Medium-length,
strongly built body

Sepia pointing on
tail, legs, and face Strong,
rounded
chest

Medium-length,
moderately
fine legs