| BRIEF HISTORY OF THE DEVON REX In 1959 a stray cat in the care of Miss Cox gave birth to a strange curly coated kitten, the father of the these kittens was likely to have been a stray that had been seen around the area. Miss Cox named the strange kitten Kirlee. Kirlee is the founding father to all of today's Devons. WHAT ARE DEVON REX LIKE Devons are wonderful small to medium sized cats; they are different to "normal" cats in so many ways, and not just in their appearance. It does not take long to become hooked by the Devon's charm. Devons look alone makes them stand out from the crowd with their enormous ears, short and wide head with those crinkly eyebrows and whiskers. They feel devine with their short wavy to crinkly coats which are soft to the touch. Devons have the talent of using their paws like hands, they can work their way into most things if given half the chance. A lot of Devons wag their tails when happy, some just a slight twitch back and forward, but others full swishes just like a happy dog. Devons are talkative cats but never nagging, they use a range of chirps to make themselves heard. Devons stay playful and active right into their olders years; Devons tend to be inventive with their games and will make a toy out of almost anything - bottle tops, plugs, pegs. They are nosey and inquisitive and love to oversee everything that you do, from taking a shower to washing up the dishes; a Devon is never from from the action. Devons should be kept indoors; they are too bold and brazen to be allowed to roam outdoors unattended. However, they do enjoy a walk in the garden with their owners and are easily trained to walk along side you on a harness and lead. You may have heard that Devons are hypo-allergenic, this is not necessarily true, however, Devons generally can be owned by people suffering from cat allergies, particularly if your Devon does not sleep in your bed and you ensure that you groom your Devon regularly with a quick wipe-down with a damp flannel or baby wipe to remove any excess hair and dander. It is however a case by case issue and I recommend visiting a Devon breeder to see if you have a reaction. |
| About Devon Rex |
 |
 |