Sunday, July 24, 2011

Introduction to Devon rex Cat


Devon rex cat, has the characteristics that accompany it, thanks to the presence of a recessive gene, which muto the dominant cat gene, which is normal and smooth coat, to pass a hair curl. This same feature often makes all the hair will not grow until the coming 18 months due to growth retardation of the coat.

It is of great importance to distinguish the cat devon rex, cornish rex's, as being both curly hair gives way to confusion, however, the Devon Rex cat has a hair care, quality does not have the Cornish, but your body is larger and more elongated head.

Giving way to the physical characteristics of the Devon Rex cat, this has a triangular head, which has a medium length, with sloping forehead and a well-marked stop, accompanied by a short nose but not flat, both his chin and his lips are strong , cheekbones and cheeks are outstanding, as to the ears of the Devon rex, has very large ears, compared to the measure of his head, ear shape is oblique, broad at the base, the eyes of the breed of cats are large and oval with an image, are usually clear and match the color of garments, except those having colorpoint, which will have blue eyes, her neck is thin and may have no hair or bald , as in the temples where it is common bald.

Devon rex's body is of medium length and very thin, but has good muscle, accompanied by an arched back, her legs are long and thin like his tail.

Devon Rex's coat is short, fine and wavy, as the colors are accepted all sorts of colors in the mantle.

Devon rex cat stands out among the cats for their noble character, affectionate and fond of games, plus this is very sensitive and intelligent and easily adapts to large or small spaces.