German Rex

Photo: adult cat of German Rex breed
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Photo: adult cat of German Rex breed
© Dizfoto / Shutterstock

What can we say about this cat’s unique appearance? Their woolly fur makes them look like a lamb. Like the Laperm breed, the German Rex is the result of a genetic mutation. They are, as their name indicates, part of the Rex family and it’s difficult for the untrained eye to differentiate them from the Cornish, Devon or Laperm because of the great similarity between these varieties. The main differences are in the guard coat and the down coat. GCCF compares the morphology of the German Rex with that of the European Shorthair. In short, these cats are truly beautiful and even though they are rare, they will no doubt grow to be well-known eventually.

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Life expectancy

The German Rex has a life expectancy of between 9 and 14 years

Temperament

Adult size

Female Between 12 and 14 in
Male Between 12 and 14 in

Adult weight

Female Between 9 and 13 lb
Male Between 9 and 15 lb
Coat colour
Black White Red Cream
Type of coat
Short
Eye colour
Green
Yellow
Good to know

These types of Rex are lesser known than the Cornish and the Devon, but they are nonetheless an official breed recognised the FIFE. They are considered, according to some sources, as very rare but certain breeders are working very hard on developing the breed so that it gains in popularity. In some countries (Russia and Finland, for example), crosses with smooth-haired cats are made to avoid too much consanguinity.

More details about the German Rex

German Rex: Origins and history

Some people believe that the German Rex is the first curly-haired cat breed to exist. The first specimen was found by Erna Schneider in Kaliningrad (formerly Kõnigsberg) in 1930 and was called Kater Munk. Then, in Pankow (formerly Buch) in 1946 or 1951 (there are contradictions between sources), a small black and white cat with curly fur, whose name was Lämmchen, was found by Dr. Rose Scheuer-Karpin in the garden of a hospital where she worked. In short, what we know for sure is that the breed comes from Germany. Lämmchen gave birth to several kittens and the German Rex breed was introduced to the world!

German Rex: Purchase price

We do not have enough data to set an average price for a German Rex, however the price will vary according to the lineage, breeding, age or even the sex. For your monthly budget you should allow on average £35 per month to meet their needs, offering them a high-quality diet and ensuring you keep them healthy.

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