Devon Rex

breed of cat

The Devon Rex is a type of cat, which was first born in England during the late 1950s. The first Devon Rex was discovered by Beryl Cox in Buckfastleigh, Devon, UK, in 1959.[1]

Devon Rex
Origin England
Breed standards
CFAstandard
FIFestandard
TICAstandard
ACFstandard
ACFA/CAAstandard
CCA-AFCstandard
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Domestic cat (Felis catus)

They are thin and have large ears. Devon Rex cats, or Devon Rexes, are known to be very smart. Their fur is curly or wavy and is very soft. They are similar to Cornish Rex cats, who also have curly, soft fur.

They are smaller than most cats, weighing between 5 to 10lbs (2 to 4kg) when fully grown.

References

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  1. "Breed Profile: The Devon Rex". www.cfa.org. Archived from the original on 2018-01-03. Retrieved 2019-06-09.