Californian Rex
A filiform cat with a long and wavy coat? Yes, it's possible! These cats are the mid-length fur version of the Cornish Rex. The Californian Rex is captivating and exceptional, and intrigues with a special uniqueness and rarity. They are loved for the softness of their coat and the diversity of their colours, and their little wavelets are reminiscent of the hairstyles that were all the rage in the roaring twenties!
Key facts about the Californian Rex
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Origins and history
The Californian Rex was first developed in the US in the 60s, as a long-haired variant of their Cornish Rex cousin. A number of feline associations didn’t recognise the Californian as a breed in their own right, but rather as a distinct variety of the same breed. These cats remain rare and little-known to this day.
Physical characteristics of the Californian Rex
Adult size
Female : Approximately 12 in
Male : Approximately 12 in
The Californian Rex reaches adult size at about 1 year old.
Weight
Female : Between 7 and 11 lb
Male : Between 7 and 11 lb
Coat colour
Black / seal, blue / slate grey, chocolate, lilac, cinnamon, fawn, red, white,
All colours are accepted.
Type of coat
Mid-length
Eye colour
Blue, aquamarine, golden yellow, green, odd / dichroic
Description
The Californian Rex is slender and slinky, just like their Cornish cousin, although their mid-length fur gives them a rounder and weightier appearance. This fur, free of jar hair, is particularly silky and pleasant to the touch. The coats of this breed are fascinating, coming in all sorts of different patterns and colours. Everything about this cat is svelte, from their vaulted back to their tail, and their legs to their ears and nose. Even their whiskers are long, which sets them apart from their short-haired counterpart, whose whiskers are often shortened.
Good to know
Just like the Cornish Rex, the Californian Rex only gets their wavelets around the age of 5 to 6 months.
Temperament
Behaviour of the Californian Rex
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Price
We do not have enough data to set an average price for a Californian Rex, but the price often varies depending on the lineage, breeding, age or even the sex. Given the rarity of this breed, there is no definitive data on an upper price limit.
For your monthly budget, you will need around £35 per month to meet their needs, by offering them a quality diet and ensuring to keep them in good health.
Grooming
The maintenance of this breed is simple, and is usually limited to a weekly brushing. It is also advisable to regularly clean their ears and their eyes to prevent the accumulation of secretions.
Shedding
Although their fur is mid-length, they lose little hair, like their cousin the Cornish Rex. Also, the absence of guard hairs and the texture of their fur gives their coat a characteristic softness.
Nutrition of the Californian Rex
It is imperative to provide them with a good quality of food that is adapted to their activity level, their age and their medical state. Veterinary recommendations will allow you to set out your cat’s nutritional needs and keep them in good health.
Health of the Californian Rex
Life expectancy
Their life expectancy is on average 12 to 15 years.
Strong / robust
Despite their mid-length hair, the general characteristics of their fur make these cats sensitive to cold temperatures. So it’s important to be careful to always keep them warm.
Tendency to put on weight
Like other Rexes, they have no particular propensity to being overweight. In any case, it’s recommended to ensure their needs for physical exercise are met on a daily basis to prevent them from harbouring any excess weight.
Common illnesses
The Californian Rex can suffer from the same diseases as other domestic cats, like those associated with oral health. But it’s also important to look out for the development of the following conditions:
- Progressive retinal atrophy is a disease that can cause gradual blindness. A genetic screening test is possible.
- Hypertrophic myocardiopathy is a disease that can affect a number of breeds, as well as non-pedigree cats. In time, it can lead to heart failure. A screening test can be done with an echocardiogram, which usually takes place annually. Cats suffering from this disease can receive treatment to alleviate their symptoms.
Reproduction
Pairings are authorised between the Californian Rex and the Cornish Rex.
Litters tend to comprise about 3 kittens.