Breed: Devon Rex

Although at first sight there are some similarity between Devon Rex and Cornish Rex, their distinctive coat are caused by a different mutation so they cannot be crossbred. The Devon Rex is a stockier cat than the Cornish Rex, and its coat has a softer curl, more like a ripple than distinct waves. The Devon Rex's coat was also the result of a spontaneous mutation, but inbreeding was needed to establish the rippled coat because the gene that causes it is recessive- although other breeds were than introduced for health reasons and to add other colours. The coat is now found in a wide variety of colours and patterns, including pointed, tortoiseshell and tabby. The Devon Rex is one of life's clowns- active, acrobatic, playful and affectionate. They need to be indoor cats, as their delicate coats do not protect them from cold and sun.