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A Devon Rex is a cat breed that originated in England in the late 1950s. The breed is especially known for its high intelligence, long ears and very short fur.
A Devon Rex has an unusual look in many ways, which is certainly not for everyone. It is not a breed that looks like a traditional cat. Some even call the breed "ET", as they think it looks like E.T. from the famous Steven Spielberg movie.
It is a relatively small and slender cat, which, however, has a relatively broad chest, is muscular and has a large head compared to the rest of the body. It has long slender legs where the hind legs are slightly longer than the front legs. The paws are small and oval in shape.
The head is wedge-shaped with large round eyes and the characteristic large ears sit low on the head. Some call Devon Rex's large ears "butterfly ears" as they resemble butterflies with their wings spread. The coat of the breed is very short and fine, but soft and slightly curly. In some cases, there are examples of Devon Rex which have completely bare spots where there is no hair at all. The coat is generally quite delicate and porous. It is available in a wide variety of colors and patterns.
Males are usually slightly larger than females, but both rarely weigh more than 3 kg.
In addition to being an intelligent cat, a Devon Rex is also a kind, loving and affectionate companion. It loves people, and is known for following its owners around the house, to see what they come up with.
A Devon Rex is also a curious and playful cat that loves to be with its owners. However, the breed is also able to easily play itself, if it has any toys. It can be a bit teasing if it does not think that enough is happening at home. Therefore, it thrives well in a family that is active and willing to devote time to socializing with the cat.
In general, a Devon Rex is an easy and sociable cat that can adapt to most environments. The breed gets along well with most, and is thus perfect as a family cat for families with children.
It was originally thought that the Devon Rex was descended from the Cornish Rex, which is also a short-haired cat breed that has many similarities to the Devon Rex. However, it has later been found that this is not the case. It was therefore decided that there were two separate breeds.
The Devon Rex originates, hence the name, from Devon in the UK, and was first seen in 1959. Rex refers to the cat's short coat.
A Devon Rex is generally a healthy cat, but as with all other purebred cats, there is a risk of certain congenital diseases. For example, there have been examples of congenital heart defects that cause the heart muscle to enlarge. Some people think this is due to malnutrition but it is not correct. The condition, on the other hand, is hereditary. Therefore, make sure that this condition is examined by a veterinarian before buying a Devon Rex.
Inherited cases of hereditary knee problems have also been reported in Devon Rex, where the patella occasionally jumps out of joints, causing the cat to limp. Most often, however, the patella pops back into place, but in rare cases, it can become permanent and require surgery.
Due to the short coat of the breed, it does not require much fur care. Some people think that the cat should not be brushed at all, because it has such a short coat. However, this is far from the case. A Devon Rex needs to be brushed a couple of times a week, you just have to be very careful as the coat is very fragile.
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