GoSouth

South African, Credible and Current

  • HOME
  • NEWS, FEATURES
    • Featured News
    • State Capture
  • FINANCE
  • SCI-TECH
  • INTERESTING
  • NATURE
  • LIFESTYLE
  • THE ARTS
  • SPORT
  • HISTORY
    • Cape South Peninsula

Cat Breeds – SELKIRK REX

To SHARE
Share on Facebook Share
Share on TwitterTweet
Share on Google Plus Share
Share on LinkedIn Share
Send email Mail

by Barbara George
Tellington Ttouch Behaviourist

The Selkirk Rex is a relatively new breed. The first curly kitten was found in an animal shelter in 1987. She was bred to a Persian cat and produced 3 curly kittens which are the original cats of this breed. The ‘Rex’ in the name refers to the curly coat similar to the Cornish and Devon Rex but this is a different cat altogether.

These are medium to large cats with a strong and muscular body and round head. The coat is thick and lush and can be either short or long haired and any colour or combination of colours. There is a ruff around the neck which is more distinct in the longhair cat. Kittens are born curly then go through a straight-fur phase before showing their final adult coat. Their whiskers are always curly. They have a quiet and gentle voice to match their personality.

The Selkirk is a gentle, loving, patient and tolerant cat, from his Persian and British Shorthair ancestors. He is not generally a lap cat but does enjoy interaction and games. He is a social cat that prefers the company of others to being on his own and will make friends with other cats, dogs, children or adults. They do not do well in isolation and may exhibit behaviour issues or wander to find the required company and stimulation.

 

  • Share
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • WhatsApp
  • Email
  • Skype
  • LinkedIn

Related Posts

  • Cat Breeds – NEBELUNG

    by Barbara George, Tellington Ttouch Behaviourist The German name Nebelung means ‘Creature of the Mist’ – this is…

  • Cat Breeds – URBAN FISHING CAT

    by Barbara George, Tellington Ttouch Behaviourist  There are many breeds of cat that have specific environment requirements; the…

  • Cat Breeds – KORAT

    by Barbara George Tellington Ttouch Behaviourist The Korat (pronounced Ko-raht) originated in Thailand and is a natural…

To SHARE
Share on Facebook Share
Share on TwitterTweet
Share on Google Plus Share
Share on LinkedIn Share
Send email Mail

Subscribe via Email

Enter your email address and receive notifications of all new GoSouth posts.

Copyright © 2019 — GoSouth • All rights reserved • Privacy Policy • Disclaimer • Terms & Conditions • Cookie Policy

loading Cancel
Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
Email check failed, please try again
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.