Cornish Rex

Place of Origin-UK

Shorthairs

Weight : Weight-6–9lb (2.5–4kg)

The original sire of this svelte breed was a wavy-coated male cat, born in a Cornish farmhouse. Descendants of this founder were crossed with other breeds—including the Siamese, Russian Blue, and American and British Shorthairs—enhancing the Cornish Rex’s stamina and genetic diversity while introducing a broad range of colors. With a streamlined body and super fine, rippled coat, this cat is distinctive. It is an extrovert, possessing a vast array of amusing antics and maintaining a kittenish outlook on life, yet transforms into an affectionate lap cat when playtime ends. Due to its thin coat, the breed is vulnerable to temperature extremes and should be groomed with a gentle touch. In the US, it has evolved differently, featuring a more wedge-shaped head.