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Addictional informatio
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A Cornish Rex is a breed of domestic cat.
The Cornish Rex has no hair except for
down. Most breeds of cat have three
different types of hair in their coats:
the outer fur or "guard hairs", which is
about 5 cm long in shorthairs and 10cm+
long in longhairs; a middle layer called
the "awn hair"; and the down hair or
undercoat, which is very fine and about
1 cm long. Cornish Rexes only have the
undercoat. The curl in Cornish Rex fur
is caused by a different mutation and
gene than that of the Devon Rex.
The coat of a Cornish Rex is extremely
fine and sometimes curly, the softest of
any cat breed. However, their light coat
means that they are best suited for
indoor living in warm and dry conditions,
they might get hypothermia if they stay
outdoors in the winter. Their body
temperature is slightly higher than most
cats (102 F), and these cats tend to
hang around light bulbs, the tops of
computer monitors, and other warm places
including laps and shoulders. Some
Cornish Rexes also have a mild cheesy
smell peculiar to the breed; this odour
comes from scent glands in the paws.
Often the breed is referred to as the
Greyhound of the cats, because of the
sleek appearance and the galloping run
characteristic of the breed. These cats
tend to stay playful and kittenish
throughout their long lives. Some
Cornish Rexes like to play fetch, race
other pets, or do acrobatic jumps. The
Cornish Rex is an adventurous cat and is
very intelligent. It can readily adapt
to new situations and will explore
wherever it can go, jumping into
refrigerators, examining washing
machines, etc. Some humans consider its
antics to be deliberately mischievous.
The Rex is extremely curious, seeks out
the company of people and is friendly
towards other companion animals. It is a
suitable pet for timid children. |
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