| The Cornish Rex breed began as a happy accident of | | | | humans and are social, playful, curious and |
| nature. A genetic mutation in a liter of kittens born in | | | | affectionate. Though very active at times, they do |
| the 1950s in Cornwall, United Kingdom, resulted in | | | | enjoy taking breaks and a Cornish Rex can often be |
| kittens that had extremely fine and curly down for | | | | found curled up on the couch or in a lap. |
| hair, not the typical thick coat like most breeds of | | | | Though they like being pet and groomed, due to the |
| cat. Even the whiskers were curly! Breeders were | | | | nature of the coat, Cornish Rexes should not be |
| struck by this, and decided to selective breed this | | | | brushed too roughly, as this can damage the hairs. |
| trait through inbreeding and crossbreeding. Many | | | | They get cold easily and should be kept indoors. |
| other breeds of cat were used during this period so | | | | Additionally, Cornish Rexes can be prone to baldness, |
| the 'coat' on a Cornish Rex comes in many colors and | | | | a disorder known as hypotrichosis. |
| patterns. | | | | There is a website that has great information on |
| They are small to medium sized cats with a very | | | | Cornish Rex and most other breeds of cats. It has |
| slender appearance and live roughly thirteen years. | | | | details that pertain to a cat breeds health, grooming, |
| Though they may feel heavier than they look, | | | | living conditions, best food choices and more, the |
| Cornish Rexes are very thin boned and have lean | | | | website is called: Dog And Cat Facts, and can be |
| muscles. A Cornish Rex may also have a peculiar odor | | | | found at this url: |
| that some describe as 'cheesy', this odor is produced | | | | By Robert W. Benjamin |
| from scent glands in the paws. | | | | Copyright © 2007 |
| Many people think a Cornish Rex makes a good pet | | | | You may publish this article in your ezine, newsletter, |
| for those with allergies, but they do shed somewhat | | | | or on your web site as long as it is reprinted in its |
| (though far less compared to most other breeds) | | | | entirety and without modification except for |
| and will groom themselves regularly. Cornish Rexes | | | | formatting needs or grammar corrections. |
| make excellent pets as they enjoy being with | | | | |