Devon Rex

The Devon Rex is a breed of cat that emerged in England during the 1960s.Known for their odd, striking appearance and playful, companionable nature, the Devon is a favourite among pet owners. They are often featured in the magazine Cat Fancy. A very rare and select breed, the average Devon Rex sells for $500 to $750 USD.
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White Devon Rex
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Weight: 7-9 lbs.
Overview
Devon Rexes are busy, inquisitive, playful, affectionate, and extremely people-oriented. They are exceptional leapers and have been known to jump into their owners' arms and ride happily on their shoulders. Some wag their tails and follow their owners around. They communicate in quiet chirps and trills.
Appearance
The Devon Rex is a slender, muscular cat with long forelegs and a broad chest. It is stockier than the Cornish Rex and has a broader head. The Devon Rex's muzzle is short, the eyes are large and wide-set, and the ears are large. The whisker pads are prominent, the whiskers curly, sparse, and short. The coat is soft, short, and wavy, with a looser curl than the Cornish Rex. There is great variability in coat texture, color, and pattern.
Special Grooming Needs
Groom these cats gently, as their hair breaks easily. In some Devons, an oily or waxy secretion tends to build up around the nails and in the folds of skin; affected cats require bathing every few weeks.
Origins
The Devon's wavy coat was a natural mutation in a field cat found in Devon, England, in 1960. As with the Cornish Rex, fanciers inbred to select for the wavy coat, then outcrossed for vigorous health and color variety.
Special Alerts
The Devon's delicate fur will not provide protection from cold or sun, so don't allow them outdoors.
Breed-related health problems: hypotrichosis (hereditary baldness); patellar luxation.