Selkirk Rex
Discovered in Montana in 1987 from a single curly-coated kitten. The Selkirk Rex has a natural curly coat caused by a dominant gene and exists in both shorthair and longhair varieties.
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- The curl gene is dominant - so half their kittens come out curly.
- Even their whiskers are curly.
- Named after the Selkirk Mountains in the US.
- Comes in both long and short hair.
- Has been outcrossed with Persians, Exotics, and British Shorthairs.
⚡ Auf einen Blick
Größe
Mittel
Gewicht
6-12 lbs (3-5.5 kg)
Lebenserwartung
14-15 years
Energielevel
Mittel
Kinderfreundlich
Ja
Wohnungstauglich
Ja
💖 Charakter & Verhalten
Patient, affectionate, and tolerant - good with kids and other pets.
🍖 Futter & Leckerlis
Balanced cat diet; their build means watching portion size.
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🧶 Spiel & Aktivitäten
Lieblingsspiele und -aktivitäten:
- Wand toys
- Soft toys
- Bird-watching
Moderate exercise needs; happy with companion play.
🏡 Lebensumgebung
Adaptable to most homes; appreciates a calm environment.
✨ Wissenswertes
- The curl gene is dominant - so half their kittens come out curly.
- Even their whiskers are curly.
- Named after the Selkirk Mountains in the US.
- Comes in both long and short hair.
- Has been outcrossed with Persians, Exotics, and British Shorthairs.