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Devon Rex female 2
A female Devon Rex cat.

The Devon Rex is a type of cat, which was first born in England during the late 1950s. The first Devon Rex was discovered by Beryl Cox in Buckfastleigh, Devon, UK, in 1959.

They are thin and have large ears. Devon Rex cats, or Devon Rexes, are known to be very smart. Their fur is curly or wavy and is very soft. They are similar to Cornish Rex cats, who also have curly, soft fur.

They are smaller than most cats, weighing between 5 to 10lbs (2 to 4kg) when fully grown.


Images for kids

  • Saucer-eyed Devon Rex

    A black Devon Rex.

  • BlueDevonRex

    A "blue smoke" Devon Rex with unusually large ears.

  • Si rex

    Devon Rex cats with Siamese (colourpoint) colourings are known as Si Rex.

  • Devonrex cat

    A cream Devon Rex with curly, soft coat typical to this breed

  • Devon Rex male

    An orange Devon Rex

  • Devon Rex Tortoiseshell

    A tortoiseshell Devon Rex

  • Devon rex kitten

    A devon rex kitten in Australia exhibiting typical personality traits of exploring and climbing whilst walking on a lead

See also

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