With its very particular look, the Cornish Rex stands out from other breeds of cats. Resulting from a genetic mutation, it is particularly recognizable thanks to its slender and very fine body and especially its large ears erect on its head. The Cornish rex is a perfect companion for the whole family. He is very affectionate, intelligent, sociable, playful and particularly attached to his master.
Size: 30 cm to 40 cm
Weight: 3 kg to 5 kg
Hair: short
Color: all
Life expectancy: between 11 and 15 years
Gestation period: 63 to 68 days
Description and characteristics of the Cornish rex
The Cornish rex is a very recognizable cat with its look that makes it look like a big bat. It has very large ears compared to its small head. They are shaped like a cone with rounded tips and they sit well on his head. The Cornish rex also has very large and oval eyes. Its short coat is unique and similar to Astrex rabbits, curly and forming sort of regular waves. It covers its tall, slender legs, head and tail and is very soft to the touch. His mustaches and eyebrows are also curly. The body of the Cornish rex is long and also has the characteristic of presenting a very fine bone structure while being well muscled similar to that of a greyhound. The tail of the Cornish rex is special: it is long like a kind of whip and becomes more and more refined towards its tip. It is also covered with wavy hairs.
Another distinction in the Cornish rex: it has long toes that allow it to use its paws like small hands.
Origin of the Cornish Rex
The Cornish rex is native to England, and more particularly to Cornwall, a wild county located in the extreme south-west of the country. It appeared in 1950 and is the result of a genetic mutation. The Cornish rex was exported to the United States where a specific variety, the American Cornish, was created. It's a little cat
Character and behavior of the Cornish rex – Who is it for?
The Cornish rex has many qualities that make it a perfect companion animal, pleasant to live with. He is gentle, intelligent, lively and he has boundless admiration for his master. He also lets her know with his strident meows, very particular, but charming. The Cornish rex has a vital need for the company of his family, he hates loneliness. He is the friend of children as well as people who live alone. He is a very playful cat who accepts the presence of other pets in the house well.
How to take care of your Cornish rex: its needs
The Cornish rex is an indoor cat that particularly appreciates the comfort and warmth of the house. Moreover, especially when he is small, he particularly fears the cold. Otherwise, he does not lose his hair and, despite the finesse and fragile appearance of his coat, he requires a minimum of day-to-day maintenance.
Cornish rex diet
The Cornish rex has a big appetite. It requires a balanced diet based on fish, meat, fresh vegetables and starches, without too much fat.
Cornish rex health
The Cornish rex has good health in general, without pathologies specific to its breed. Like all cats, however, it should be vaccinated against rabies, typhus, leucosis and coryza, common diseases in these animals.
Price of a Cornish rex kitten
The price of a Cornish rex kitten will depend on the sex, the pedigree of the parents, compliance with breed standards, etc.
Price of a Cornish rex male: 800 to 1,000€
Price of a female Cornish rex: 800 to 900€