| Cornish Rex is a feline breed that was first | | | | time. Head is small with prominent cheek bones |
| reported in the mid of twentieth century in | | | | and big ears. Coat is incredibly soft and made up |
| 'Cornwall' United Kingdom when a very unique | | | | entirely of down hair, or the undercoat. They are |
| looking kitten was seen in a domestic cat litter. | | | | curly and smooth and shed very little, leading to |
| This baby was a result of genetic mutation and | | | | fewer allergies for their owners. A number of |
| displayed a singular appearance. It had no outer | | | | coat colors and patterns are seen. |
| hair and a different body type than other cats. | | | | Even as they are quite similar to the Devon Rex |
| The striking appearance aroused interest and | | | | in appearance, there are certain differences |
| breeding of this felid was started in earnest. Earlier | | | | between the two. First is the mutant gene that |
| efforts were not quite successful and it took | | | | leads to the characteristic appearance of the |
| some time before healthy cats with consistent | | | | Cornish Rex - this differs from the mutated gene |
| attributes were seen regularly in litters. During | | | | of the Devon Rex. Second the Devon Rex has |
| their development, Cornish Rex cats were | | | | the outer coat of guard hair that Cornish Rex |
| outcrossed with Siamese to give them the | | | | cats lack. Still the Cornish Rex coat is denser. Also |
| elegant body form they currently possess. Today | | | | the facial appearance is a little different, with the |
| they enjoy widespread recognition in most parts | | | | Cornish sporting a distinct Roman nose in contrast |
| of the world. | | | | to the Devon. |
| Cornish Rex cats have a very lithe yet muscular | | | | Cornish Rex have one of the best personalities of |
| appearance. They may appear somewhat fragile | | | | all feline breeds. They are very active and |
| owing to their slender, almost hairless, bodies but | | | | energetic and continue their playful behavior |
| are in fact quite hard and strong in their physical | | | | throughout their lives. |
| make-up. Legs are long and finely built and enable | | | | The author is a blogger about cats and an expert |
| the cat to produce great bursts of speed in no | | | | on Cornish Rex cats. |