CORNISH REX KITTENS FOR SALE

 

CORNISH REX KITTENS FOR SALE

Hailing from England in the 1950s, this cat breed takes its name from the Cornwall region. The earliest ancestor to the Cornish rex appeared when a genetic mutation caused a kitten to be born with an unusually curly coat and unique long-limbed body structure that quickly caught attention. The cat’s mother was a British shorthair, while the identity of the father was never discovered.

The kitten’s owner, Nina Ennismore, consulted with a geneticist and decided to breed the kitten—who became known as Kallibunker—back to his mother once he matured. The result was a litter of three kittens; two carried the recessive gene responsible for the curly coat. These early forerunners of the Cornish rex were bred to Siamese, Burmese, and British shorthair cats to widen the genetic pool and develop the breed further.

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In 1957, while the breed was still in development, a pair of Cornish rex cats were imported to the United States. This proved to be fortunate since Kallibunker's offspring nearly disappeared from England in the late 1950s.

Additional crossbreeding in the United States with the American shorthair, Havana brown, and other cats helped to preserve the breed that today has become popular for its appearance, sociable personality, and adorable antics. In 1964, the Cornish rex received official breed recognition from the Cat Fanciers' Association.

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Cornish Rex Appearance

The Cornish rex's body is extremely slender, giving her the appearance of being fragile. This is all a ruse, since everything under the skin is hard muscle and bone, and they are surprisingly sturdy and energetic cats.

Their bodies are topped by a smallish, egg-shaped head that carries high cheekbones; large, round eyes; a long nose; and giant ears situated at the top of the skull. But the main hallmark of the Cornish rex is her coat. Where most breeds have three different types of hair—the long outer guard hairs, a middle layer of awn hair, and the down undercoat—Cornish rex cats only have the third down coat, giving them a soft, wavy appearance that feels like velvet.

‍But these Cornish kitties aren't the only cat breed with this distinct coat; the lean and muscular Devon rex also has soft down fur, and the breeds are often confused. But Chyrle Bonk, DVM at Petkeen, says you can differentiate the Cornish rex vs. Devon rex by their faces. The Devon rex has a wide face with lower-set ears, while the Cornish rex has a triangular and lean face, she says. The Cornish rex's hair tends to be slightly shorter than the Devon's as well.

You might have heard that the Cornish rex is hypoallergenic, though this isn't technically true. The Cornish rex may shed less than some other breeds thanks to her short, curly coat, but people with cat allergies aren't reacting to the cat hair itself. Most cat allergies are actually from a glyco-protein known as Fel d 1, produced in the sebaceous glands of the skin, as well as in saliva and urine. As cats clean themselves, their saliva dries on their fur and flakes off as they move, causing the dander that most people react to. For this reason, while a Cornish rex may create a lower reaction in people with cat allergies, the potential for reaction will still be there, since they still groom themselves. Before bringing home a Cornish rex kitten, spend time with the breed to see how your allergies react.

Characteristics of the Oriental Shorthair

 Oriental Shorthair kittens for sale

If you love Siamese cats, then you'll probably adore Oriental Shorthair cats just as much! These amazing kitties are sized and shaped like their close cousins, but they display an incredible variety of colors and patterns.

Not only is The Oriental Shorthair a visually stunning cat, members of this breed tend to be exceptionally friendly and outgoing, with a fondness for nearly everyone they meet including other felines and even well-behaved dogs. The more friends, the better – in fact, while some breeds prefer solitary life, Oriental Shorthair cats enjoy living in groups!

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These amazing kitties are well-suited to most families, but they do require lots of attention. Oriental Shorthair cats are highly social, and they can become depressed if left alone too often. The good news is that furry companions stave off loneliness in this breed just as well as human family members, so those who must often spend more time away at work than at home can enjoy sharing life with one of these delightful cats so long as there's a compatible pet in the home.

Weight

Oriental Shorthair cats range between 5 and 12 pounds, with males slightly on the heavier side. You might look at an Oriental Shorthair and think they are much bigger than they are, but that’s due to their height.

Length

Oriental Shorthairs can stand between 9 and 11 inches tall. Their long limbs award them additional height, giving the illusion that they are a large-sized cat breed. From the tip of their tails to their nose, they are usually around 18 inches long.

So, although they are tall and long cats, you might be surprised by their light weight when you pick them up!

Coat

The Oriental Shorthair’s coat is another feature that helps them stand out. They are called the “Rainbow Cat” because they can be born with up to 300 color combinations.

From lilac to ebony, from lavender to sable, from chocolate, white, blue, cream, red, brown, frost, platinum, fawn, chestnut, cinnamon, to champagne—this short hair cat has no rules when it comes to its coat’s appearance. Solid colors, parti-colors, bicolor with green or blue eyes… This cat is the cat’s meow!