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  Breed Article: Devon Rex
Devons are an outgoing breed, and will run to meet you at the door at the end of a long day to tell you in no uncertain terms how much you were missed.
CFA did not recognize the Devon Rex as a separate breed, but adopted a policy that all curly-coated cats were to be registered as the same breed, Rex cats.
The Rex cats were, however, shown together with the standard being that of the Gene I Rex, or the Cornish Rex.
www.cfainc.org /breeds/profiles/articles/devon.html   (3162 words)

  
 Devon Rex Cats and kittens   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
In 1959, a Miss Cox of Devonshire England found that a stray cat in her care had given birth to a rather odd looking curly-haired kitten, the sire thought to be a curly-haired tomcat seen in the area.
Despite their crinkled appearance, the Devon cats do shed, and may require a little extra grooming during this period to keep loose hair to a minimum.
Devons, which are medium sized cats, are often called "pixie cats" or "alien cats" because of their unique appearance.
www.avidpets.com /Catbreeds/devon-rex.htm   (706 words)

  
 Cats and Kittens Magazine Devon Rex Breed Profile
The tin-mine cat is believed to have consorted with a tortie-and-white stray that later produced a litter of kittens in a field at the foot of a garden sometime in 1960.
Observing this never-the-strains-shall-meet effect, breeders concluded that the gene responsible for the curly coat in the Cornwall rex was not on the same wave length as the gene responsible for the Devon rex' curls.
The Devon is the feline equivalent of the heated bricks that innkeepers used to provide for their guests' beds.
www.petpublishing.com /catkit/breeds/devonrex.shtml   (1054 words)

  
 Hereditary Myopathy of Devon Rex Cats
Cats were usually fed by hand or from a raised platform to minimise the risk of asphyxiation.
All four cats tested were of blood group B. The activities of a range of mitochondrial enzymes in fresh muscle samples from cases 2, 5 and a control cat were similar, and within the human reference range.
Cats with X-linked muscular dystrophy with dystrophin deficiency do not have prominent cervical ventroflexion, and signs of appendicular weakness are milder and accompanied by muscular hypertrophy and markedly elevated plasma CK levels (Vos and others 1986, Carpenter and others 1989).
www.devonrex.com /faq/malik.cfm   (4270 words)

  
 Devon Rex Cats, Devon Rex Kittens available   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Mr Stirling-Webb and the other rex breeders, were very excited to hear the news, NS persuaded Miss Cox to send them Kirlee to use with their rex program.
The "Gene I" Rex cat became known as the Cornish Rex, due to their origin in Cornwall, England (quite close to Devon), and has a curly coat with no guard hairs, and awn hair that is difficult to distinguish from the down.
As a breed the Devon's are often refered to as "Little Devils" or "Pixie Cats" these are all descriptions which fit the physical appearance as well as their temperament.
justfelineshmm.tripod.com /devonbreeddescription.html   (942 words)

  
 Devon Rex. Devon Rex, Devon Rex Cat, Devon Rex Information and Pictures.
Devon rex cats are not only unusual in appearance, but these wavy-haired wonders have personalities that can't be beat.
Devon rex's sport a variety of coats that range from a full-rolling loose uneven wave through lessening degrees of density that support a tighter rippling effect all the way to a thin suede-like cover.
Devons produce as much of this enzyme as any cat and during grooming they spread it onto their fur.
www.pusscats.com /Devon_Rex.htm   (577 words)

  
 Devon Rex Cat Devon Rex Breeders Cats For Sale
History: The first Devon rex cat was a stray tom living wild in a disused tin mine near Buckfastleigh in Devon England.
The litter was born in a field at the end of her garden and, taking a close look at them, she was able to see that one of the kittens, a male had the same curly coat as the wild tom.
She took this kitten and reared it carefully in her home She named him "Kirlee" and he was to become the founding father of the Devon Rex Breed.
www.peppershirescattery.com   (238 words)

  
 Breeder Listings- Devon Rex
Devons sport a variety of coats that range from a full-rolling loose uneven wave through lessening degrees of density that support a tighter rippling effect all the way to a thin suede-like cover.
The absence of cat hair in the air, on pillows and on furniture is a definite plus to the allergy sufferer and to the one who cleans the house.
Devons love to play but their natural preference is to sit cozily in your lap.
www.catcraze.com /devon-rex.htm   (643 words)

  
 Devon Rex Cat
The first Devon Rex cat, Kirlee, was produced by a stray cat and sired by a rex coated feral male in 1960 in Devon, UK.
In 1967 the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy in the UK recognised the Cornish Rex and Devon Rex as two distinct breeds allowing them to be shown in competition.
The first Devon Rex was imported into the USA in 1968 by Marian White of Texas and in 1979 the Cat Fancier's Association of the USA recognised the Devon Rex as a breed eligible for championship competition.
www.petwebsite.com /devon_rex_cat.htm   (319 words)

  
 Cat Fanciers' Association: Breed Profile: Devon Rex
Today's Devon Rex maintain a look true to their founder -- huge ears, set low on the sides of the head frame, a pixie-like face with large, inquisitive eyes and a short slightly upturned nose.
Even though their body temperature is the same as other cats, many Devons are surprisingly warm to the touch due to a lighter, less insulating coat.
The Devon personality has been aptly described as a cross between a cat, a monkey, and "Dennis the Menace." Devons are highly active, playful and involved with everything.
www.cfainc.org /breeds/profiles/devon.html   (843 words)

  
 Devon Rex history   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Devon Rex history, the story of the first Devon Rex Cat, Kirlee, and how the breed began.
The Devon Rex is a comparatively new breed of cat.
At first it was thought that Kirlee was possibly related to the Cornish Rex, who had been around for approximately ten years prior to this, but it was later established that Kirlee carried a new rex gene and was indeed a new type.
www.users.bigpond.com /barsenal1/drhistory.html   (349 words)

  
 Devon Rex Cat Breed Information from Consulting Health Group   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Devon Rex originated near a tin mine in Devon, and is distinct from the Cornish Rex, though the coat mutation appears similar.
The first Devon Rex arrived in the United States in 1968, and it was accepted for championship status in CFA in 1979.
The Devon Rex is a potential choice for a minority of people who are allergic to cats.
cats.consultinghealth.com /breed_22_devonrex.html   (217 words)

  
 Devon Rex, Devon Rex Cats, Devon Rex Breed Information
Devons are often called "pixie cats," but that's not because of their small size.
Note that though the Devon Rex cat breed may resemble the Cornish Rex and German Rex breeds, the gene that produces the "rexed" or curled fur is different in each breed.
The first Devon Rex cat was a male named Kirlee, born in Buckfastleigh, Devon, England, in an area near an abandoned tin mine, and kept by a woman named Beryl Cox.
www.i-love-cats.com /Breeds/Devon-Rex.html   (408 words)

  
 Devon Rex Cat
When choosing a devon rex cat, ask for a kitten, photo.
In appearance, the animals are study in curves starting most noticeably with their coat that ideally falls in washboard waves.
Digital scrapbooking is a fun, easy way for families to make their pictures available to all their relatives and friends.
www.gotpetsonline.com /devon-rex/devon-rex-cat/devon-rex-cat.html   (199 words)

  
 Devon Rex Cats - Your guide to the Devon Rex cat breed
In consequent years, the Devon Rex was cross-bred with the American Shorthair in order to expand its gene pool without losing its unique appearance.
The Devon Rex has a small to medium-sized body frame but is well-muscled.
The Devon Rex is in danger of becoming a "lame cat" and its breeding lines are being monitored around the world to eliminate this potential health hazard.
www.kittykondo.com /devonrex.htm   (289 words)

  
 Devon Rex Cat
Devon Rex Cat and Kitten Central is a comprehensive online resource for those exploring the possibility of adding a Devon Rex kitten to their family.
The Devon Rex came to be due to a genetic mutation causing it's unusual coat.
Devon Rex ears are large, and seem oversized in relation to the unique 'pixie elf' head shape.
cats-central.com /cat-breeds/devon-rex-cat-breed-guide.html   (1132 words)

  
 Devon Rex Cat Breed Information
The Devon Rex is a relatively new breed of cat with a sparse, curly, very soft coat similar to that of the Cornish Rex.
The Cornish Rex's coat is unusual because only the down layer of hair is present, the other two layers are absent.
This big cat or domestic cat related article is a stub.
www.usapetstoday.com /Devon_Rex.htm   (196 words)

  
 Devon Rex Cat
Cat lovers who like the unusual are capitvated by the Devon.
Breeding of the Rex cats began in 1951, one year after the Cornish Rex appeared.
The Devon Rex was discovered as a single kitten in a litter in the 1960's.
www.planet-pets.com /devon.htm   (203 words)

  
 The Devon Rex... A Mischievous Little Monkey of a Cat
The Devon Rex line has been made stronger by crossbreeding the Devon to both American and British Shorthairs, which are two very sturdy and healthy breeds.
If you are looking for a placid, well behaved cat that is content to meet you at the door when you come home from a hard day's work, then the Devon Rex is not the right choice for you.
Since Devons are also the chow hounds of the cat world, this cat breed's naughty antics often involve food left on the kitchen counters.
www.cat-lovers-only.com /devon-rex.html   (513 words)

  
 Devon Rex Cat at The Pet Directory.us!
The Devon's wavy coat was a natural mutation in a field cat found in Devon, England, in 1960.
The Devon Rex is a slender, muscular cat with long forelegs and a broad chest.
The Devon Rex's muzzle is short, the eyes are large and wide-set, and the ears are large.
www.teacuppoodles.us /Indexanypet/cats_Devon_Rex.htm   (195 words)

  
 Devon Rex
This is the cat version of ET or Yoda, and is great for people with allergies or respiratory problems.
The Devon is intelligent, extroverted and inquisitive sometimes wagging their tail, it may seem like you own a small dog.
Health wise the Devon Rex is a very sound cat with little genetic defects although in earlier generations they suffered with crippling disorder called Muscular Myopothy.
home.iprimus.com.au /jacob/Devon_Rex.html   (588 words)

  
 Rex care of the Cornish Rex and Devon Rex Australia
The coat of the Devon Rex doesn't feel as soft to touch of that of the Cornish Rex because of their guard hairs.
The Devon Rex is prone to have bare areas especially around the neck, chest and stomach, in adult cats it is as a fault.
Rex cats are drawn to the sun even if kept inside.
members.optusnet.com.au /deve/rexcare.html   (1364 words)

  
 Devon Rex Ring
Italian Devon Rex Association is a club devoted to the breeding and well being of the race in Italy.
Our cats and kittens are a part of the family so they are raised underfoot with our three children and our Dogs.
This is our family website which includes the Devon Rex we have as pets, that we love, and have shown in both CFA and TICA.
m.webring.com /hub?ring=devonring   (1055 words)

  
 Planet Devon -- The Devon Rex Home Page
Devon Breeders, please feel free to take a few minutes and register and set up a profile for your cattery -- this makes it easy for visitors to locate you and learn about your cattery and any Devons you may have available for placement.
You may also wish to browse through the photographs in the Devon Rex Photo Section; there are now 6518 pictures on file in the Photo Section, with the oldest submitted on February 13, 1997 and the newest added on July 25, 2006.
Material presented here is for the pleasure of Devon Rex lovers worldwide, and is not affiliated with any particular registry or breed organization.
www.devonrex.com   (343 words)

  
 Devon Rex of Rexotic Cattery
Devon Rex cat breeder located in Sydney, breeding under Rexotic Cattery.
Devons are allergy friendly, loving and affectionate and their cheeky, impish antics never tire to amuse.
Our goal is to produce well socialized, happy and healthy kittens and take pride in our efforts to provide and excellent backup support service for all our newly adopted families.
rexoticcattery.tripod.com   (254 words)

  
 Devon Rex Cat, Lacey Seelinger and family   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
She and her Devon Rex family could well be the only cats of this kind in the state, as few people here seem to be aware of this delightful breed.
It's a breed trait that Devons love to eat, and she is no exception: Lacey has to be fed diet chow because she WILL over-eat.
And a Devon never strolls anywhere--Lacey hops or trots or gallops whenever she is moved to action, which is frequently.
webpages.marshall.edu /~seelinge/lacey1.html   (279 words)

  
 Petnet - Responsible Ownership in Australia - Devon Rex Cat
The Devon Rex is named after the English county where they first appeared.
The Rex's coat is extremely low maintenance but as it does not afford the same protection as a normal coat, these cats do need to be kept warm and dry.
Further information on Devon Rex and where to obtain a kitten.
www.petnet.com.au /cat/C106.html   (256 words)

  
 Devon Rex
te devon rex cat is not commonly found in a rescue situation, but can be obtained through breeders.
The cats are of good dispositions and they are very people oriented and prefer being close to their owners.
Usually these cats are described as Yoda from "Star Wars" or as one of the Gremlins from this movie.
www.gotpetsonline.com /devon-rex/devon-rex.html   (222 words)

  
 KittyCat's Devon Rex Cat Profile. Character and Care
The Devon Rex cat gets his name from the Rexrabbit The similarities come from the unusual wavy coat.
In the United States the Devon Rex was recognized for championship in 1979 as is presently involved in competition all over the world.
The coloring of the Devon Rex may be of any variety including colorpointed.
www.kittycat.co.za /DevonRex_profile.asp   (339 words)

  
 Devon Rex Catteries   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Devon Rex - Devon Rex cats, Devon Rex kittens
Devon Rex cats and kittens for sale, History and extensive information on the care of the Devon Rex.
Our Devon Rex kittens and cats are house raised, super affectionate and great with children.
www.mypets.net.au /lc/catteries/4788/1   (332 words)

  
 Devon Rex Cat Breeders At KittySites.Com
Kimdale Devon Rex - Breeder of Devon Rex.
KrinkleKut Devon Rex - Breeders of the encanting Devon Rex - kittens raised in loving home environment - we breed for health, temperment and type.
Rexcatter Devon & Cornish Rex - We are a small cattery that breeds our cats to meet breed standards of both Rex breeds.
www.kittysites.com /breeder_devonrex.shtml   (634 words)

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