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Curly/Rex

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Curly/Rex

A shared coat texture across several different breeds.

At a glance

Entry type
Several curly-coated breeds
Origin / context
Several separate breed histories
Coat
Wavy or curly; density varies
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Name & background

“Curly/Rex” is an umbrella label here. Devon Rex and Cornish Rex developed in England, while Selkirk Rex developed in the United States.

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Three everyday scenes

See this cat in three scenes

Each illustrated cat appears in three scenes: exploring, playing and resting. This directory includes breeds as well as coat colors and patterns; illustrations do not predict personality, and a real cat’s preferences show up in daily life.

Curly/Rex · Window light across a wavy coat
ExploringWindow light across a wavy coat

Recognizing the look

These are distinct breeds, with different coat textures and histories. Curly fur and backward-curled ears describe two different features.

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Curly/Rex · Stepping around the bolster
PlayingStepping around the bolster

Watch how this cat plays

  • Does your cat go straight toward a new toy, or watch for a while first?
  • Which part catches their interest: chasing, touching, or peeking from a hiding spot?
  • When the game ends, do they stay nearby or choose a quiet place of their own?
Curly/Rex · Resting on a folded blanket
RestingResting on a folded blanket

What to notice at home

After play, notice which resting place your cat chooses. It may walk over, settle nearby, or go somewhere quiet on its own.

These facts describe breeds and appearances. Each cat’s preferences are best learned through everyday observation.

Get to know the cat in front of you

See where it rests, what distance it keeps and how it likes to play. A breed or coat label cannot tell you that.

Start observing

Sources & further reading

  1. Devon Rex

    Wikipedia · English source

    Contributors & history
  2. Cornish Rex

    Wikipedia · English source

    Contributors & history
  3. Selkirk Rex

    Wikipedia · English source

    Contributors & history

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