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[CUI Links Cornish Rex] |
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Written by Yvonne Hendelberg
History The Cornish Rex breed dates back to 1950 when the red & white male, Kallibunker, was born in Bodmin Moor, of Cornwall,
England. The newborn boy was covered with a thick and curly coat. Even the whiskers were curly giving Kallibunker the appearance worthy an english lord. At the time, the owner of the mother, a Mrs Ennismore, was also
breeding rex-rabbits having the same hairstructure as the kitten and therefore giving the new mutation its name: Rexcats. The distinction of Cornish became neccessary when a later discovered mutation, showing a similar
coat, actually must have a different genotype. Several matings had been done between the two but all litters had contained only straighthaired kittens. Type and characteristics Coat The coat should be very short with deep, even waves or curls. Preferrably covering the entire body and with a silklike feeling. Usually the coat of the head and legs is somewhat shorter and more velvetlike. Head, ears and eyes Ears The huge ears should be very high place with modified tips. Wide at base, however taller than wide, and covered with a very fine coat.
Eyes Mediumsize, slightly oval in shape and wide set. Color should be clear and in keeping with color of coat. Body and legs The body should be slender, hard and
muscular.. Of medium size and with a thin neck. The long, straight legs give an impression of a cat "standing high on legs". Paws, neatly furnished, should be dainty and oval with five toes in front and
four in back. Whiskers and eyebrows Whiskers and eyebrows should be curly and of good length. Tail Long, slender and whiplike: tapering from the body to
the end. Should be well covered with curls or waves. All colors and patterns acknowledged. Genetic ConcernsCUI Members and other Links More Breed Descriptions on the Net |
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