Introduction:
The Selkirk Rex is a relatively new cat breed that was first discovered in Montana, USA, in 1987. It is known for its curly hair, which sets it apart from other rex cats like the Devon Rex or Cornish Rex. The name “Selkirk” comes from the founder of the breed, Jeri nelson’s stepfather, who helped her develop the breed.
History:
Nelson noticed a kitten with curly fur at one of her mother’s catteries. This kitten, named Miss DePesto, later became the foundation of the Selkirk Rex breeding program. The breed quickly gained popularity due to its unique appearance and friendly temperament. In 2006, the International Cat Association (TICA) recognized the Selkirk Rex as an official breed.
Appearance:
The most distinctive feature of the Selkirk Rex is its wavy or curled hair, which can be found on all parts of its body including the tail, ears, legs, and face. Its eyes are round and expressive, typically in colors matching their coats. The head is medium-sized with cheeks full and whisker pads well defined. The nose is short but not snubbed. Legs are strong and muscular supporting a solidly built body type that gives them a robust look overall. Their paws have tufts between toes which adds further character to this already charming feline friend!
Coat Type & Grooming Needs:
The texture of a Selkirk Rex’s coat ranges from soft waves to tight ringlets; some kittens even display both straight hairs along with curly ones until they mature enough where only curly remains dominant by adulthood if properly bred through generations without any introduction into other types such as those seen within American Shorthair lines used initially when developing these wonderful creatures we know today! Because there isn’t just one specific gene responsible for causing these kitties’ locks though many theories exist about what might cause them – brushing once per week should suffice unless you live somewhere particularly dusty/dirty then more frequent grooming may become necessary depending upon individual circumstances surrounding each household environment specifically tailored towards maintaining optimal health conditions for your beloved pet companion(s)!
Temperament & Personality:
Selkirks tend to be very social animals who enjoy human company greatly – making them excellent family pets especially suited toward households containing children since they get along famously thanks largely because these little guys love playing games involving toys too! They also do fine living alongside dogs provided proper introductions occur early so everyone understands boundaries right away before misunderstandings arise later down roadways paved with good intentions gone awry otherwise speaking metaphorically here obviously lol
