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Selkirk Rex
Breeders Selkirk Rex History This new curly breed was first discovered in the USA in 1987. A worker in an animal shelter noticed a cat with a unique curly coat and gave her to a Persian breeder named Jeri Newman. That cat named Miss DePesto was bred to a Persian and her first litter contained 3 straight coated kittens and 3 kittens with this unique soft curly coat. The curly kittens were bred to Persian, British and Exotics to develop the Selkirk Rex lines. Selkirk Rex Appearance Due to the unique genetics of this breed straight haired kittens do turn up in litters. The straight haired kittens are similar to British Shorthairs.
The Selkirk Rex come in all colours and patterns in both long and
shorthair varieties.
Their coats are easy to groom as the curls are separate strands that rarely knot. They are large cats with a full curly coat, special care has been taken with this breed to develop a healthy cat with a wonderful well rounded personality, they really love people. The Selkirk Rex is a recognised breed by Australian Cat Associations. The first Selkirk Rex was imported into Australia in 1999 and the first litter born in Australia was 13 November 2000. Selkirk Rex Personality One first may be attracted to the Selkirk’s cute, curly exterior, but these cats also make champion companions.
They are curious, tolerant, extremely sociable cats that
enjoy spending time with their preferred persons. People-oriented without being
clingy, Selkirks have a generous measure of love and loyalty for their human
companions. Selkirks fit in well with other family members including children,
and usually get along well with other companion animals. Because they are very
social, they don’t do well in isolation or when left alone for long periods.
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Selkirk
Rex Cat Breed Profile
