Rex Cat Club

(Breed 33 a)

Rex cats derive their breed name from their coat, which is the main feature that distinguishes them from all other breeds in the Foreign Section.

Head - Short, broad wedge with high cheek bones. Strong muzzle with firm

chin and a well defined whisker break. Short nose with definite stop.

Forehead curving back to a flat skull.

Ears - Large, set low and wide apart, very wide at base, tapering to rounded

tops and well covered with fine fur. With or without ear muffs and tufts.

Eyes - Wide set, large, oval shaped and sloping towards outer edges of ears.

Any colour acceptable.

Neck, Body & Legs - Slender neck. Body hard and muscular, slender and of medium length.

Broad chest, carried high on slim legs, with length of hind legs

emphasised. Paws small and oval..

Tail - Long, fine and tapering, well covered with short fur.

Coat - Short, dense and soft in texture. The coat must be waved or rippled,

particularly on the back, sides and tail and waving may also extend

down the legs. A few short guard hairs are acceptable. Whiskers and

eyebrows crinkled, rather coarse and of medium length.

Colours - All coat colours, patterns and Colour combinations are acceptable,

including any white markings on any coat pattern.

Head ... ... ... ... ... 20

Ears ... ... ... ... ... 10

Eyes ... ... ... ... ... 5

Body, Legs & Neck ... ... ... ... 20

Tail ... ... ... ... ... 5

Coat ... ... ... ... ... 40

Total 100

1. Too long, too short, straight or loosely waved coat.

2. Bare patches in adults.*

3. Narrow, long or round head.

4. Straight profile.

5. Small or high set ears.

6. Short tail that detracts from overall balance.

7. Any defect as listed in the preface to this S.O.P. booklet.

I. Bare patches in kittens.*

2. Cobby body.

3. Lack of firm muscle.

* Many Devon Rex cats have down on the under parts. This should not be misinterpreted as bareness.

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