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 Cat Fancy, a monthly magazine about cats. A very rare and select breed, the average Devon Rex sells for $500 to $750 USD. Binomial name Felis catus Linnaeus, 1758 Synonyms Felis lybica invalid junior synonym The cat (or domestic cat, house cat) is a small carnivorous mammal. ... Motto (French) God and my right Anthem No official anthem - the United Kingdom anthem God Save the Queen is commonly used England() – on the European continent() – in the United Kingdom() Capital (and largest city) London (de facto) Official languages English (de facto)1 Government Constitutional monarchy  -  Monarch Queen Elizabeth II... The 1960s decade refers to the years from January 1, 1960 to December 31, 1969, inclusive. ... Cat Fancy is a monthly magazine dedicated to cats, owners of cats, and breeders of cats. ... The United States dollar is the official currency of the United States. ...

Breed History and Information

Discovering and Relations

The Devon Rex is a relatively new breed of cat with a sparse, curly, very soft coat similar to that of the Cornish Rex. A cat breed is an infrasubspecific rank for the classification of domestic cats. ... Binomial name Felis catus Linnaeus, 1758 Synonyms Felis lybica invalid junior synonym The cat (or domestic cat, house cat) is a small carnivorous mammal. ... A Cornish Rex is a breed of domestic cat, with no hair except for down. ...

The first Devon was discovered in Buckfastleigh, Devon, UK in 1960 amongst a litter of feral kittens near a disused tin mine. The breed was initially thought to be linked with the Cornish Rex; however, test mating proved otherwise. Cats have three types of hair: guard hair, awn hair, and down hair. The Devon Rex's coat is unusual because there is no guard hair (see Cornish Rex and Sphynx for more information on hair-deficient genetics in cats). Buckfastleigh is a small town in Devon, England, partly within Dartmoor National Park, and on the A38. ... “Devonshire” redirects here. ... A Cornish Rex is a breed of domestic cat, with no hair except for down. ... See also Sphinx (disambiguation) See also Peterbald Sphynx The Sphynx (aka Canadian Hairless) is a rare breed of cat. ...

Appearance

The curl in Devon Rex fur is caused by a different mutation and gene than that of the Cornish Rex and German Rex, and breeding of a Devon with either of those cats results in cats without rexed (curled) fur. Devons, which are medium sized cats, are often called "pixie cats" or "alien cats" because of their unique appearance. Their uncommonly large ears are set low on the sides of their wide heads, their eyes are large, and their noses are slightly upturned. Their body type is distinctly lightly-built. Their long, sturdy legs are well suited for long leaps, and their toes are unusually large. Devon Rex cats come in all colours. The ears are large and slightly rounded. A Cornish Rex is a breed of domestic cat, with no hair except for down. ... German Rex was a breed of cat that began with the male cat Munk, in 1930-31 in Königsberg, in what was then East Prussia, Germany . ... For an alternative meaning, see ear (botany). ... For other uses of the word head, see head (disambiguation). ... This article refers to the sight organ. ... Human nose Anatomically, a nose is a protuberance in vertebrates that houses the nostrils, or nares, which admit and expel air for respiration. ...

A "blue smoke" Devon Rex exhibits her unusually big ears.

A playful male Devon Rex lies in a bag of groceries.

Devon Rex cats with Siamese colourings are known as Si Rex

Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1152x864, 383 KB) Seen here, a rare blue devon rex exhibits her unusually big ears. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1152x864, 383 KB) Seen here, a rare blue devon rex exhibits her unusually big ears. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1152x864, 463 KB) A white male devon shows his playful nature by laying on top of groceries. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1152x864, 463 KB) A white male devon shows his playful nature by laying on top of groceries. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (721x621, 54 KB) Author - myself Source - a picture of my Devon Rex Judas Mawashi Geri Judas goat 04:13, 14 December 2006 (UTC) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (721x621, 54 KB) Author - myself Source - a picture of my Devon Rex Judas Mawashi Geri Judas goat 04:13, 14 December 2006 (UTC) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this...

Behaviour

The typical Devon is active, mischievous, playful, and very people-oriented: they have been described as a cross between a cat, a dog and a monkey. They are high-jumpers and will try to occupy any space large enough to admit them. With this trait, they are often found in odd nooks and crannies of a closet, shelf, or laundry basket. They are relatively easy to take care of. Most Devons also have one central person to whom they devote their love, and on whom they will most often lie and rub. They like to playfully nip, and love to play throughout their lives. Trinomial name Canis lupus familiaris The dog (Canis lupus familiaris) is a domestic subspecies of the wolf, a mammal of the Canidae family of the order Carnivora. ... Approximate worldwide distribution of monkeys. ... Wall closet in a residential house in the U.S. It is common for a mirror to be placed on the inside of a closet door. ... Shelf is a detail of furniture for storing items. ... Four styles of household basket. ...

They are a very intelligent breed; the typical Devon Rex can be trained to walk on a lead, fetch or perform all manner of tricks usually associated with canines, like jump, heel and tag to name a few.

Another common trait is their show of affection: they have a particular penchant for being close to the head or neck of their human companions and can often be found mounted upon ones shoulder or nestled into the cranny created by the neck and shoulder when one is prone.

Role In Allergy Control

The Devon Rex breed is often marketed as a cat with which someone with cat-related allergies can easily co-exist. It is true that their missing layer of hair and very low amounts of shedding help toward this, but they are not hypoallergenic. However, they are easier for someone on the right allergy medication to own. Look up hypoallergenic in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... For the play, see Hay Fever. ...

External links

• Planet Devon
• M'aggie the Devon Rex
• CFA Profile
• TICA Breed Standard
• Devon Rex site in Poland
• Devon Rex Information
• Rex Cat Association (UK)
• Scottish Rex Cat Club (UK)