The German
rex is one of the breeds of cats that have a coat of
curly,
notched and fluffy like Cornish rex, Devon rex or LaPerm. The German rex is an
uncommonly sociable and friendly cat that makes it a pleasant pet.
Size: 30 cm
to 35 cm
Weight: 4
kg to 7 kg
Hair :
short and curly
Color : all
Life
expectancy: 9 to 14 years
Gestation
period: 63 days
Description
and characteristics of the German rex
The main
characteristic of the German rex is its short curly coat, due to a spontaneous
genetic mutation, which forms some kind of waves on its coat and is very
pleasant to stroke. The latter is denser and tighter than the Cornish rex,
which is also one of the cats with this characteristic.
The head of
the German rex is longer than it is wide, rounded with well developed cheeks, a
straight nose of medium length and short, curly whiskers. The eyes of this cat
are round in shape and their luminous color goes from orange to yellow through
green.
The
morphology of the German rex, which is of medium size, is of semi-foreign type,
that is to say with a long, elegant body and strong bones. It is also muscular
and has a large and well developed chest.
Origin
of German rex
The German
rex, as its name suggests, originated in Germany, where it appeared in 1946. It
was officially recognized in 1982 but it remains a very rare cat outside its
country of origin, especially in France.
Character
and behavior of the German rex - Who is it for?
The
character of the German rex is quite similar to that of the European Cat. It is
sociable and calm, while showing vivacity. He is also an excellent acrobat.
The German
rex is a cat that adapts well to apartment life. He also likes to go outside to
climb trees. Even if it is very rare, we can say that it is a docile,
affectionate and gentle cat. It is however an independent cat but which
requires a lot of affection from its owners to whom it is very attached. He
appreciates the presence of children with whom he shows a lot of patience.
How to
take care of your German rex: its needs
The very
beautiful dress of the German rex does not require any particular maintenance.
Regular brushing is enough to preserve its beauty. It is a cat that sheds only
moderately.
If he also
lives outside of the house, be careful, because the German rex can't stand too
cold temperatures.
German
rex's diet
German rex
does not require any special feeding. It must be of good quality and balanced.
Above all, its food must correspond to its age, its state of health and its
level of physical expenditure.
The
health of German rex
The health
of the German rex is particularly good and it is not known to have any genetic
diseases specific to its breed. Like most cats, however, it is advisable to
regularly clean its eyes and ears to avoid infections.
Price of
a German rex kitten
The price
of a German rex kitten will depend on the sex, the pedigree of the parents, the
conformity to the breed standards, etc.
Price of a
German rex male: 700 to 1200€.
Price of a
German rex female: 700 to 1200€.