The Devon Rex is a breed of intelligent, short-haired cat that emerged in England during the 1960s. They are known for their slender bodies, wavy coat, and large ears. These cats are able to be taught tough tricks. The Devon Rex is a breed of cat with a curly, very soft short coat similar to that of the Cornish Rex. The first Devon was discovered by Beryl Cox in Buckfastleigh, Devon, UK in 1960 amongst a litter of 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 little guard hair . 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 fur. Devons, which are medium sized cats, are often called "pixie cats" or "alien cats" because of their unique appearance.
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| Temperament: | Companionable, Playful, People-oriented, Mischievous, Active, Intelligent |
| Place of Origin: | England |
| Also Known As: | Alien cat, ET, Pixie cat |