Cornish Rex appeared in the county of Cornish, England in 1950. First it was called English Rex, until a second form of  Rex Cat was discovered in nearby Devon.
     This is a short-coated, wavy-furred cat with curly whiskers and eyebrows, slim-bodied, with long, slender legs, the hind legs being taller than the front ones. The head is wedge-shaped and the ears large and pointed. The tail is long, fine and tapering. Closely related to the German Rex. They share the same gene for curly-coat.
      The coat lacks guard hairs and that is why very thin; the breed suffers from exposure to extreme cold or heat.
     Cornish Rex is believed to be individualistic, playful, extrovert, intelligent, inquisitive, affectionate, spirited, sweet-tempered, gentle and friendly. 
     Color forms: All colors, patterns and combinations of colors and patterns are acceptable.