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DEVON REX
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The Devon Rex is a cat of unique
appearance. The large eyes, low set large ears, short muzzle and prominent cheekbones
creates the characteristic "pixie" look. Coat is short and wavy. A muscular cat
of foreign type. The Devon Rex is inquisitive and playful by nature. |
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| HEAD |
Short wedge.
Forehead curving back to a flat skull. Prominent cheekbones.
Strong chin and whisker break.
Whiskers and eyebrows, if present, are rather coarse and brittle. |
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| NOSE |
| Short, with rounded
forehead giving the impression of a stop. |
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| EARS |
| Very large, very
wide at base, tapering to rounded tips. Set low on head and covered with fine hair with or
without tufts. |
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| EYES |
Large, full and
almond in shape. Set well apart. Bright, clear and pure in colour.
(All colours acceptable.) |
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| BODY |
| Medium length and
size, hard and muscular with a broad chest. |
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| LEGS |
| Medium length and
slender. |
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| TAIL |
| Long and tapering,
well covered with short wavy hair. |
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| COAT |
Short and fine; soft
and wavy, with or without guard hairs.
Note: Many Devons have only down on
the underparts and this should not be interpreted as bareness. |
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| COLOUR |
All colours and
patterns are permitted, including those with white.
Any amount of white permitted. |
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| FAULTS |
Oriental or British
type.
Small or high set ears.
Lack of firm muscles.
Short, bare or bushy tail.
Shaggy coat or lack of waves.
Bare patches - a fault in kittens, in adults a serious fault. |
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CFSA January 2001 |
