Selkirk Rex Kittens for sale - Selkirk Rex Cats for sale - Breeders

Saturday, 10 May 2008

Selkirk Rex Kittens for Sale - Cat Breed Information

Size : Medium

Origin : USA

INTRODUCTION
The Selkirk Rex is a newcomer to the cat world. It was originally discovered in the USA. In France it is called "little lamb cat," or "cat in a lamb's coat" or "purring lamb." The Selkirk Rex looks a little like a ruffled teddy bear and is indeed a decidedly cuddly cat. It is the result of a mutation meaning that every single hair ( main coat, top coat and undercoat) curls slightly and the coat feels very soft to the touch. The cat gives the impression of strength and is surprisingly heavy. Females may be less heavy than toms, but should not look dainty.

APPEARANCE
Medium-sized to large, well-proportioned cat, with powerful, muscular body which is more rectangular shape than square, but not long. The back is straight with a slight rise towards the rear, and shoulders and hips are the same width. The head is round and wide, with full cheeks and prominent whisker pads. The length of the muzzle is half the width. The ears are medium-sized and set wide apart. They are wide at the base and taper to a point. They should fit into the round contours of the head. Tufts of fur, if any, are curly. The eyes are large, round and set wide apart and should be neither almond-shaped nor oval. Instead, the inner and outer angles of the eye should lie on the same horizontal line. The legs should be medium-long to long with large, round paws. The powerful tail is medium-long and in proportion to the body. It is strong at the base, with neither a pointed nor stumpy tip.
The coat occurs in two variants: short and longhair. The greatest difference between the two can be seen in the tail and the ruff. In the shorthair, the hair on the tail is the same length as the rest of the body, at around 2.5-5 cm. The curls on the tail lie plush and close to the body. The ruff hair is the same length as on the rest of the body. In the longhair, the curls on the tail are feathery and stand out from the actual tail. The ruff hair is also longer and frames the face. In both variants, the texture of the coat is soft, plush, abundant and obviously curly. The coat is dense and thick and does not have any bald or sparsely covered patches. Single curls may appear unevenly or haphazardly over the body, but these are not wavy and are usually clumped in bunches. Curls on the neck, tail and stomach may be more prominent.

CHARACTERISTICS
Very docile, enjoys being petted, and loves contact with humans

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