Cornish Rex Cat And Kitten Information

The Cornish Rex has a short and curly coat. Reminiscent of velvet or silk, the fur has a soft, waxy quality and a sleek look.The Cornish Rex has very large ears set high on a small head, hollow cheeks and high cheekbones. Their legs are very long, giving them the look of a greyhound. They are muscular and come in a variety of colors including tabbies, solids, smokes and bi-colors.

Cornish Rex Cat History

The Cornish Rex is a mutation that comes from a litter during the 1950s in Cornwall, England. Two Cornish Rex cats, a male and female, were brought to the United States in 1957 where a separate breeding program began.

The ancestor of all domestic cats is the African Wildcat, the genus Felis Lybica. This genus is comprised of smaller cats. Cats are thought to have been domesticated with the advent of farming and the storage of grain. The grain attracted rats and other vermin which naturally attracted wild cats. As time evolved, certain of these cats were domesticated for the mutual benefit of both cat and man. The African Wildcat has certain features which is obvious in the housecat of today.

Feline Health Considerations

Cats who reside in the house should generally visit the veterinarian yearly, unless health problems are evident. Cats who enjoy the outdoors may need to see the vet as many as four times a year. When you take your cat to the vet, be sure to bring along a fresh stool sample so the vet can do a fecal exam to check for internal parasites such as tapeworm, round worm, whip worms and hook worms. The vet will also check for external parasites such as fleas, ticks and ear mites.

The vet check should include a dental examination and a cleaning. Cats who are eight years of age or older are considered geriatric and additional blood and urine tests may be necessary to screen for any health problems. At about six months of age, the kitten should also be examined for sexual maturity and decisions about birth control should be made.

Behavioral Traits

They hang around warm places in the house
This is an indoor cat that needs warm and dry conditions
May have a mild odor, something like cheese
Cornish Rex seeks the attention and affection of favored humans

Some terms used describe the Cornish Rex Cat include intelligent, playful, acrobatic, curious, active, inventive and elegant.

Cornish Rex Cat Registries and Clubs

Cornish Rex Cat Society (UK)
Finnish Rex Cat Association
Rex Cat Association (UK)
Rex Cat Club
Rex United
Cat Fanciers Association CFA
International Cat Association TICA
Canadian Cat Association CCA
The Australian Cat Federation Inc
The American Association of Cat Enthusiasts AACE
American Cat Fanciers Association ACFA
United Feline Organization UFO
Cats United International

Cornish Rex Kittens

Kittens are generally available and the price depends upon bloodlines color and markings. Unlike puppies, kittens should not be separated from their mother until twelve to sixteen weeks of age. Some very important developmental stages occur during this period including emotional, mental and health. Curtailing this development can lead to medical and behavioral problems. Kittens separated from their mother at too young an age often fail to gain weight fast enough, have immune system problems because they have not had enough mothers milk, have eating and eliminating problems, and can have problems socializing with other cats and with people.

Every cat and kitten is an individual so not everything in this information may be correct for your cat or kitten. This information is meant as a good faith guideline only.