The Silk-Rex cat or the curly-haired cat, one of the types of medium cats, carries a genetic mutation for curly or wavy hair, such as the "Devon Rex" and "Cornish Rex" cats, and because of its curly velvety hair, it earned the nickname the cat in sheep's clothing.
Throughout this article, the Aloui store will display interesting pictures and information about the Selkirk Rex cat or the curly-haired cat.
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1-History
2-Size
3-Personality
4-Health
1-History
Selkirk was raised in Montana, where the first known kittens of this type were born in 1987, and it is one of the cats of six found in an animal shelter.
Others had the typical straight coat of a short-haired domestic cat, but the curly-haired female was so unusual that she caught the attention of a local Persian breeder, Jerry Newman, who adopted it.
Jerry crossed it with a black Persian cat called "Photo Finish of DKA". Six cubs resulted from this mating, three of which were curly-haired, which proved that the genetic factor that causes this trait is a dominant factor, unlike the Devon Rex and Cornish Rex strains, which are also curly-haired.
It was called Miss Dipesto, and within a few years, this breed was recognized, by many, cat associations, all over the world, where it gained enormous popularity, despite its small numbers.
It was named after the Selkirk Mountains, in Wyoming, and Rex added to indicate that the coat was curly.
2-Size
The average lifespan of this type of cat is 16 years, or sometimes more.
Weight ranges from 6 to 16 lbs.
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3-Personality
His short-haired Persian and British ancestors endowed him with a calm and cuddly character, but he is more active than those breeds and loves to play.
He is somewhat open to strangers, who love to touch his unique fur, and he can also deal with children who treat him well, dogs who are able to make friendships, with cats, in addition to his smart mentality, as he learns to open doors or drawers; In search of games.
Ignore him at your own risk, he won't hesitate to demand attention in a low, calm voice if he feels he's not getting what he deserves.
4-Health
Both purebred cats and mixed cats have varying states of health problems that may be hereditary in nature. Selkirk Rex is generally healthy.
However, he may be at risk of developing the following health problems:
- Polycystic kidney disease.
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
- Hip dysplasia.
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