CORNISH REX CAT PERSONALITY AND BREED (ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW)

Would you like to know more about the Cornish Rex cat personality? This is a muscular profile cat.

The rear is particularly powerful and allows him to jump over countertops, tables, and even shelves effortlessly. Furthermore, he knows how to remain upright, just like a dog.

At a glance, the Cornish Rex has an elegant and slender appearance, a special mantle that is easy to care for, very athletic, and has a friendly character.

Let’s know more about the Cornish Rex cat personality and breed.

WHAT IS THE CORNISH REX CAT GENERAL ASPECT AND SIZE?

The Cornish Rex is born on the Cornwall coast. This breed owes his name to the homonymous variety of a rabbit breed with a soft curly coat.

The Cornish Rex’s tail is long and narrow. It helps the cat to stay in balance when
standing upright on its rear paws.

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CORNISH REX CAT

Characteristic	Description	Notes
In summary	Wide range of colors and varieties to choose from
Personality	Exceptionally sociable with other cats, mild by nature
Appearance	Very particular curled coat
In the house	Not to be overlooked. Cornish Rex cats love attention and the environment of cat lovers	If you work outside the house a lot adopted two Cornish: in your absence, they will keep each other company
Behavior	Loves to play and chasing games, a reflection of the dynamic side of the nature of this cat
Grooming	It does not shed much hair. Stroking it helps highlight the peculiarity of the mantle
Most common health problems	Tends to obesity; keep the weight of your cat under control, especially after sterilization	Check the earwax in the ears, rubbing the upper parts with a damp cotton wool
Size	Medium, about 3-4 kg
Ears	Large and slightly rounded, carried high on the head and not too close
Eyes	Of medium size and oval
Head	Wedge-shaped, longer than wide; nose long and curled whiskers
Paws	Long, straight and thin, with light ovals feet
Coat	Silky, short, adherent, hairless on the surface and velvety to the touch
Allowed colors	all, including smoke, silver, scale colors, tabby, bicolor, and harlequin

The ears are large and open, positioned on top of the head, while the paws are long and tapered, and end with a small and oval shape.

▷ In the European specimens, the legs appear longer and tapered.

THE MANTLE

The Cornish Rex lacks the guard hairs, so what is seen is the undercoat, which is not
that shorter than usual but has a thinner consistency and is curled. This last particular characteristic is evident on the back and hips.

The relative absence of hair doe does not mean that these cats suffer more from the cold compared to others.

WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF THE CORNISH REX?

In 1950 a strange kitten with a curled coat appeared in the litter of a farm cat in Cornwall, South West England. The breeder said the mutation was similar to the Rex variety noted in some rabbits, and he began to breed it.

The Burmese and the British Shorthair were used for crossings in the early stages. Instead, in North America, where the breed was imported in 1957, the breeders preferred the Siamese and the Oriental cats for their selections.

The experiment created a lasting difference, reflected in the different breed standards between the two sides of the Atlantic.

The American Cornish Rex has a more Oriental-like appearance, as you may notice from the more squared head shape, compared to the specimens found in Great Britain.

WHAT IS THE ORIGIN OF THE CORNISH REX CAT?

This breed has Anglo-Saxon roots and descended from a kitten born in Cornwall in 1950, which featured a characteristic curly coat due to a spontaneous mutation. A fascinating peculiarity that certainly could not leave indifferent the English breeders who immediately began a selective program to create a new breed.

In the selection, common cats and Siamese, British Shorthair, and Oriental short-haired cats were used. To date, there are two varieties of this breed developed: the European and the American.

The substantial difference, that distinguishes one variety from the other, mainly concerns
the physical constitution and the form of the head. The American specimens have a more petite, lighter build; the European ones are known, however, for the tapered legs, the long nose, and the straight profile.

Among the evaluation criteria, it counts more the hair quality, which must be silky rather than color.

CORNISH REX CAT PERSONALITY

The funny aspect given to him by his coat perfectly fits the playful and witty spirit of the Cornish Rex cat.

It can be said that it has not remained any trace in this cat of the suspicious and aggressive feline nature, but he shows a real cuddly temperament, utterly dependent on the master.

▷ The Cornish Rex lives in symbiosis with man, following every step.

The sweet and meek character makes him particularly suitable for families with small children or older people. He doesn’t like being alone indoors and loves to be surrounded by other cats and dogs.

He particularly likes to entertain his admirers with funny acrobatic stunts and jumps. The Cornish Rex is a cat with an amiable temperament even with strangers; he is intelligent and curious.

▷ Very active breed. When they play, the Cornish Rex cats are always aware of their “public” and whether they look at them.

The Cornish Rex is not aggressive at all but is very curious and lively. It is often referred to as a “greyhound cat for its innate agility and elegance.”

AN ADVICE
Given its coldness, the Cornish Rex loves to slip into the master’s bed. If you disapprove of this action, try to dissuade him from an early age.

SAVE FOR A HAIR!

Mrs. Ennismore, the owner of the kitten who gave birth to a strange cat with curly hairs, was the first to undertake the breed selection, but when specimens became too many for her farm.

For this reason, she was forced to suppress them, seriously jeopardizing the survival of this newborn breed.

HOW TO CARE FOR AND FEED THE CORNISH REX CAT

The Cornish Rex is a cat that does not need special care; his coat only needs a good swipe with a deerskin cloth to stay bright. In addition, to enhance the curls, it is enough to brush him once in a while.

In general, it is a sturdy cat, but remember, given that it suffers from low temperatures, choose a warm place to place his bed. In addition, the Cornish Rex has a higher body temperature than other cat breeds and needs a higher caloric intake.

For this reason, putting him on a balanced diet divided into several meals is appropriate. Follow the instructions on the food packages, but let him have some extra food.

AN ADVICE: The food bowl must never be empty: the Cornish Rex needs to eat constantly, but he knows how to stop when he is full.

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