Devon Rex
An eye-catching breed that is still in its infancy, the Devon Rex will make its home in your arms and in your heart. Just independent enough to be an ideal cat for working families, the Devon will shower its people with love and attention when they are around, and stay out of trouble when they are not. And, because it sheds very little, it does not shower the home in hair. For those looking for a unique, warm, and loving companion, the Devon Rex is a perfect fit.
Physical Characteristics
The Devon Rex is without a doubt, one of the most eye-catching and unique cat breeds in the feline fancy. Often described as alien or pixie-ish because of its large eyes and ears, the Devon has a way of capturing, and keeping the attention of all who enter into its aura. Overall, Devons give off a roguish air, with over-sized, cup deep ears, high cheek bones, fox-like eyes, and a short muzzle, set atop a slender neck and body. But, it is the hair of the Devon Rex that gives it its most unique feature. Often called the poodle of the cat world, both because of its appearance and its personality, its hair grows in silky curls and rippling waves -- an effect called rexing -- over its light weight frame.
This breed has three hair types: guard, awn, and down. But the guard coat is lighter than with other breeds. The awn and down coats are dense, soft, and close to the body, but the guard hairs, which form the outer coat, are wiry, short, sparse, and prone to breakage; there is some risk of temporary bald patches because of this fragility, with the hair typically growing back to normal lengths during seasonal periods of hair growth. This is one of the very few defects the Devon caries as a result of engineered breeding. The whisker pads are somewhat full, further accentuating the prominent cheekbones and narrow chin, but the whiskers themselves are like the guard hairs, wiry and short and prone to breakage. If this should happen with your Rex, you can rest assured that the whiskers do grow back, but they still will not grow to the length that can be seen in other cats. This only affects the outer appearance of the Devon, and should not be a concern.
Personality and Temperament
The Devon Rex is a true companion pet. Its personality is naturally outgoing and people centered, so much so that you may find yourself spending more time with your Devon than you imagined. Although they have a triple layer coat, they still have the need for added warmth, due to the coat being light and close to the skin. You will find your cat contentedly purring atop your warm electronics and appliances, on your lap, under your chin and on your shoulders, and in the middle of the night, its little engine is still running as it snuggles under the covers with you. The Devon is a real purr-a-matic, seemingly never running low on energy, or affection. Be prepared for a lot of petting, cuddling and caressing.
The Devon is often described as being dog-like, and in some ways this is true. It is not a talkative cat, but it will greet you at the door and follow you around as you do the housework, or hang out in the bathroom while you bathe. Waggish and full of mischief, they are good at keeping themselves, and everyone else entertained, whether it is clowning and playing games for attention, climbing the curtains (you will want to use sturdy weight curtains with this breed around), or hanging around the dining table, begging for scraps.
The Devon has a quiet voice, and does well enough around the house on its own. It is not known for tearing around the house, or getting into trouble when no one is looking. It is generally regarded as an ideal pet for working families. It finds a way to keep itself busy while waiting for its people to return, and happily finds its way back into their arms when they do arrive.
All information in this blog is from petMD.
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