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Devon Rex cat

The Devon Rex is a relatively new breed known for its unique, thin, curly, and soft coat, similar to the Cornish Rex. However, unlike the Cornish Rex, whose coat lacks two layers of hair, the Devon Rex's curls come from a different genetic mutation. When Devons are bred with Cornish or German Rex cats, the resulting kittens do not have rexed (curled) fur, highlighting the distinct genetics between these breeds.

Devon Rex cats are medium-sized and often called "pixie cats" or "alien cats" due to their striking appearance. Their large ears sit low on the sides of their wide heads, giving them an unusual, almost otherworldly look. Their eyes are large and expressive, and their slightly upturned noses add to their unique charm. With a "foreign" body type, they are lightly built and agile.

Devons are active, playful, and mischievous, making them a fun and engaging companion. They're also very people-oriented, often seeking attention and following their humans around. While relatively easy to care for, they do shed, and people with allergies may still react to them, so they’re not guaranteed to be hypoallergenic.

The Devon Rex breed began with a single cat named Kirlee, found by Miss Cox near an old tin mine in Buckfastleigh, Devonshire, England, in 1960. Kirlee’s mother was a tortoiseshell and white queen, and his father was a curly-haired male seen around the mine. Miss Cox, familiar with Cornish Rex cats, contacted a Rex breeder, Brian Stirling-Webb, to see if Kirlee could contribute to their breeding program.

Initially, it was believed that Kirlee’s mutation was the same as the Cornish Rex since Devonshire is close to Cornwall, the birthplace of the Cornish Rex. However, when Kirlee was bred with Cornish Rex queens, the kittens all had straight fur, proving the mutations were different. As a result, the decision was made to develop the Devon Rex as a separate breed, with both the Cornish and Devon Rex controlled by recessive genes.

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