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

Would you like to know about the Devon Rex cat personality? This other singular feline suddenly appeared in the southwest of England, but it was soon discovered that it resulted from a completely different mutation from the Cornish Rex.

The fact is that the two breeds have a similar temperament and a rather naughty side. However, at a glance, the Devon Rex has particular facial characteristics, is a very clever cat, is a very agile climber, and is an active and lively companion.

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

WHAT IS THE DEVON REX CAT GENERAL ASPECT AND SIZE?

The small triangular little snout, the big ears, and the unusual curly hairs give the Devon Rex a funny, almost grotesque appearance. However, he is intelligent and good-natured and is an excellent life partner.

The Devon Rex has large and wide ears with tufts on the tips and corners. It has specific colors, sports, or brands. Generally, the tabby brands are darker and are much more evident on the paws and tail than on the body.

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE DEVON REX CAT

Characteristic	Description	Notes
In summary	Available in a wide range of colors and styles and coat designs	The Devon Rex colorpoint are often called Si-rex
Personality	Similar to a dog in many respects; he has fun chasing toys
Appearance	For the shape of the snout and naughty nature, it is said that he looks like a goblin
In the house	Lively and bound to impress, especially as a kitten	Older ones tend to greater laziness
Behavior	Very curious; generally to staying at home doesn’t make him nervous
Grooming	Minimal brushing is fine. It is enough to rub the coat with a suede cloth	Stroking it will help keep your coat in good condition conditions
Most common health problems	It can suffer from skin problems often caused by candidiasis
Size	Medium-small; up to 4 kg for the male, up to 3.5 kg for the female
Ears	Large, covered with a short down
Eyes	Large, oval, and distant
Head	Wedge-shaped, short nose and broad cheeks, curled whiskers, and pronounced cheekbones
Paws	Long and thin with small and oval feet
Coat	Short, fine, wavy, and soft, a little rougher than the Cornish Rex
Allowed colors	All colors and different distributions of color on the coat; the most known are smoke, silver, tortoiseshell, tabby, and si-rex (a Siamese motif)

▷ The triangular snout is distinguished from the Cornish Rex. When viewed in profile appears very short.

The whiskers are so short that they seem broken and, sometimes, completely absent.

WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF THE DEVON REX?

The origins of this breed date back to a stray tom with a strange curled coat, who in 1960 mated with a cat from the village of Buckfastleigh in Devon. All attempts to capture the adult male failed, but his son, Kirlee, managed to pass on his particular genes.

Sometimes, The Devon Rex is also called a pixie cat or “elf cat” to emphasize his playful nature. However, sometimes it behaves more like a dog than a cat and is incredibly responsive to the training.

Some young Devon Rex cats can be taught to sit and walk on their hind legs and bring back objects. Furthermore, they soon learn to return when called.

WHAT IS THE ORIGIN OF THE DEVON REX CAT?

The Devon Rex is descended from a spontaneous mutation action present in a kitten
born in 1960 in Cornwall, in Devon county.

Kirlee, this was her name, was a far from common black kitten: the triangular snout did resemble a goblin, the big ears seemed to be those of an elf, and the curled coat was soft like that of a little lamb.

Due to this cat’s peculiarity, his owner immediately understood the importance of that birth, and she agreed to sell the beloved kitten to some breeders who would make it the progenitor of a new breed.

Thinking it was the same mutation (of the Cornish Rex), these breeders tried to cross him with some Cornish Rex female. But, despite many attempts, not even a kitten was born with the same curly hair as that first selection.

For these reasons, the breeder began to think that the responsible gene was recessive, which means that the same gene has to be present in both parents.

This theory was confirmed when Kirlee was paired with one of the females born from the previous attempts, and, finally, a curly-haired kitten was born. Devon Rex obtained official recognition in 1967 by the GCCF (Governing Council of the Cat Fancy).

DEVON REX CAT PERSONALITY

The Devon Rex is undoubtedly among the most affectionate cats existing. It tends to bond deeply with the master and cannot think to stay away from him too long. They like to participate in every activity of the family; without this, he feels completely lost.

Intelligent and curious, the Devon Rex is attracted to every little novelty, whether shopping bags or an unexpected guest. He coexists well with other cats and dogs and has a lot of fun playing with children.

The Devon Rex mother cats are careful and thoughtful with their kittens but never jealous.

Like a little dog, the Devon Rex wags his tail when he’s happy. He loves very much being in the arms of people.

DEVON REX ENVIRONMENT

Lively and likable by nature, this cat is very adept at jumping and climbing and often prefers to sleep off the ground.

He really likes to have a hammock-style bed hanging from the radiator, which keeps him warm in the coldest periods when the coat is less effective against atmospheric agents.

Keep a playful instinct for life and finds the company of human beings enjoyable, a factor that increases their popularity.

AN EXTROVERTED CHARACTER

The Devon Rex is a really outgoing type with everyone: females who have just given birth are not at all jealous and allow their owners to cuddle the kittens quietly.

Also, if you are a family with different mother cats, none of them have problems breastfeeding the kittens of others or letting the other female feed their kittens.

HOW TO CARE FOR AND FEED THE DEVON REX CAT

The mantle of the Devon Rex produces a fair amount of sebum; for this reason, a bath made with specific shampoos is recommended every now and then.

Generally, damp cloth or a delicate brush passed once a week is more than sufficient to keep the coat bright and clean.

Ears must be cleaned regularly due to the abundant production of earwax. A cotton swab dipped in lukewarm chamomile will be acceptable for this operation.

AN ADVICE
The Devon Rex has a higher body temperature and requires a greater caloric intake.
Some specimens may even need to eat every three hours.

As far as the diet is concerned, the Devon Rex likes fresh or packaged food (of excellent quality!) as long as they never miss meat, rice and vegetables.

AN ADVICE
Magnesium is a rather harmful element for the metabolism of the Devon Rex, so always make sure to read the labels of packaged foods carefully.

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