🐈Cornish Rex: gear and buying guides

The Cornish Rex is a slender, athletic cat (2.5 to 4.5 kg) whose wavy coat consists only of undercoat, soft as velvet. This minimalist fur provides little insulation: it seeks warmth and burns energy warming itself up through play. It is an acrobat that needs vertical space and company.

Profile : Slender cat (2.5 to 4.5 kg) with a wavy coat reduced to the undercoat and very high energy.

Species profile

Lifespan

12 to 16 years

Adult weight

2.5 to 4.5 kg

Temperament

A greyhound of a cat in permanent gallop, an exuberant acrobat that stays kitten-minded for years.

Health watch

patellar luxation · congenital hypotrichosis

🩺 This health information is general in nature and does not replace a consultation: at the slightest doubt about your animal’s condition, talk to your vet.

Cornish Rex gear, family by family

• 🍖 Food

  Very active and barely insulated by its thin coat, the Cornish Rex has a solid appetite: a protein-rich diet served in several small meals suits it. Still keep an eye on the waistline of neutered, less active individuals.

• 🧴 Care & grooming

  Its tightly waved coat is maintained with a gentle hand or a soft rubber glove: firm brushing would damage this delicate fur. A slight excess of sebum can appear on the skin and in the ears, so keep an eye on it.

• 🎾 Toys & enrichment

  An outstanding sprinter and jumper, the Cornish Rex excels at chase and fetch games, which it sometimes plays like a little dog. Rotate toys and set up elevated routes to channel its energy.

• 🏠 Bedding & habitat

  Offer it properly warm beds: a fleece igloo, radiator hammock or self-warming cushion. It appreciates temperate rooms and will avoid cold floors in winter.

• 🧳 Travel & safety

  Light and slim, it travels in an S to M carrier; add a blanket to make up for its low natural insulation. This quick cat slips through gaps easily: check the carrier latch and your windows.

• 🧰 Accessories

  A tall cat tree and wall shelves will put its jumping talent to use. As a complement, a fleece throw in each living area guarantees a warm spot always within paw's reach.

Guides to read

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