The devon rex, the pixie of feline fantasy, sports oversized ears on an elf-like face with large mischievous eyes. This adorable combination only hints at the wacky personality within – a cross, some say, between a cat, a dog, a monkey, and Dennis the Menace. They are a playful, fun-loving breed with a laid-back, social attitude rarely associated with cats. Deliciously goofy in both looks and antics, Devons are interested in everything and everyone around them. Their playful nature means Devons pick up tricks easily and are always willing to play hide-and-seek, tag or seek them out.
This unique breed possesses intensely loyal, human-loving, dog-like qualities. A person must be prepared to be owned by a Devon. A Devon will eat with you, sleep with you, and perch cozily on your shoulder while you are on the computer or reading. They will follow you around the house, sit at your feet, or jump on your lap the minute you sit down. A Devon will accompany you on your household chores, happily trilling, cooing, and chirping as they look for ways to help. Children and Devons are naturals as best friends and tireless playmates.
Family members will often find a devon nestled in their laps or cradled in their arms. It shouldn’t surprise you to find a Devon lying in bed with you or another family member, snuggled under the covers or propped up firmly on a pillow. Devons remain kittens at heart forever, and their loving nature connects them deeply with each member of the family.
The Devon’s social nature makes them unsuitable for spending long periods of time alone. devons does not discriminate in terms of the company it keeps. they do very well with people, other devons (often creating a “devon bunch”), cats, dogs, and even the occasional bird, ferret, or rabbit.
Words of caution: Devons are food hounds. Whether it is the traditional burger and fries or the more unusual asparagus tips, grapes, or olives, be prepared to guard your dinner plate from the fast and crafty Devon in the house. They never turn down a meal and would be happy to assist you with yours. Do not be taken in by the pleading or the heartbreakingly pitiful expressions that would suggest they have not had a meal in weeks.
The Devon Rex’s appearance is far from ordinary, due to their long, slender necks, oddly shaped heads, ridiculously large ears, and fur that can range from frizzy to soft, chamois-like fluff. they really are 100% feline, even though they appear to be 99% personality and 1% cat. Adult Devons are medium-sized cats, averaging six to nine pounds, with males outweighing females. the coat can vary throughout the cat’s life, as some kittens shed much of their fur (molt) during their development and some adults change seasonally. Devons are low maintenance, wash and wear companions. Despite popular myth, Devons are not hypoallergenic. They do shed, though their unique coat may make shedding less of a hassle than many cats. while some people with animal allergies tolerate devons very well, anyone with allergy concerns should arrange to drive a devon before considering purchasing one.
They may look like they just arrived on earth in an alien spacecraft, but they are a natural mutation. They originated in Devonshire, England, in the late 1950s, when a Miss Cox discovered that a stray cat in her care had given birth to a rather strange-looking curly-haired kitten. Enchanted by the kitty’s pixie features and wavy curls, she named him Kirlee, the founding father of this unique breed.
Mother Nature created the feline oddity, this lithe and winsome pixie cat. Man had no hand in the mutation, but man did step in and make it possible for the mutation to survive and flourish, providing cat lovers around the globe the opportunity to meet, love, and be loved by one of nature’s true miracles – the Devon Rex cat. Colors include a wide array of solid, shaded, smoke, tabby, bi-color, and pointed patterns.
When selecting your Devon Rex kitten or cat, it’s important that you take the time to properly interview and meet a breeder, as this will be to your advantage when searching for a Devon Rex to join your family. breeders will generally make kittens available between 14 and 16 weeks of age, when they have had enough time with their mother and littermates to be well socialized and old enough to have been fully vaccinated. Keeping your devon indoors, neutering or spaying him, and providing acceptable surfaces (for example, scratching posts) for natural scratching behavior (cfa discourages declawing or tendinectomy surgery) are essential elements in maintaining a healthy, long life. and happy. for more information, contact the breed council secretary for this breed.
