Other Names
German Rex

Origin
Great Britain, 1950's
A curly coated kitten was born in a otherwise normal coated litter of farm kittens in Cornwall,England. This kitten was then bred back to its mother starting the Cornish Rex breed.

Weight
6 to 10 pounds

Temperament
Affectionate and playful.. This cat is extremely vocal and has loud purr.. It is almost dog like , in that it will follow you around and wag its tail

Living Conditions
Best Kept Indoors

Grooming
little grooming needed for this breed

Exercise
This breed is somewhat active

Coat Texture
No guard hairs. Its awn hairs are almost impossible to distinquish from the down hairs.. The cats coat has a plush feel to it although it is rather thin.

Coat Colors
All colors and patterns accepted

Kittens
Usually about 3-6 kittens per littler

Recognition
Cat Fanciers Association, The International Cat Association, Governing Council of the Cat Fancy, Fédération Internationale Féline