Devon Rex

The Devon Rex is a breed cat. She has a goblin -like appearance due to the relatively large ears and flat, broad skull. Their fur is curled curled up and relatively short. Also noteworthy is their human -related, communicative beings.

Origin

For the first time this mutation occurred in 1960 in the county of Devonshire in England. The fur mutation itself was already known by Rex Rabbit ago. From these two facts, and the breed name derives from.

Genetic Basis

Devon Rex due to a mutation of the gene KRT71 ( Keratin ). The same mutation leads to a different phenotype of the Sphinx - cat. She is naked. It is therefore a polymorphism of the gene (see also: Phenotypic Variation # variations within a species and between species).

Related breeds

In addition to the Devon Rex, there is the German Rex, the Cornish Rex and Selkirk Rex (long hair).

Newer breeds with curly fur are the LaPerm (long hair), Bohemian Rex (long hair) and Ural Rex.