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Cornish Rex (Cornish Rex)

Last checked 2026-07-03

The Cornish Rex has a soft, wavy coat unlike any other breed of cat. Small and slender but with lots of energy Naughty and clingy to people throughout life The point to be careful of is that sensitive skin burns easily and gets colder than cats with thick fur. Therefore, you must take care of the sun and warmth.
typecat
Place of originEnglish (Cornwall)
Sizesmall · short hair
Life expectancyAbout 11-15 years
HabitPlenty of energy Naughty like a kitten all his life · Very attached to people, doesn't like being alone · Intelligent, can be trained on a leash · Funny, likes to get attention
Thailand weatherThe fur has only a thin, wavy layer of soft hair. There is no coarse hair on the outside at all. They cool more easily than other cats and often seek a warm place to sleep. Therefore, there is rarely a problem of heat in Thai air. But thin skin and little hair make it easy to get sunburned. You should avoid the strong midday sun and may need to wear sweaters in very cold air-conditioned rooms.
fur careThe fur is so thin that it hardly needs brushing. But the skin can get oily easily because there is no hair to absorb natural oils. You should wipe yourself periodically.
exerciseVery high energy Needs lots of play and toys to chase every day. Not suitable for people who don't have time to play.
Common diseases in the breedRisk of hereditary macular degeneration · Risk of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) · Risk of patella dislocation · Sunburn easily because the hair is very thin.
suitable forCan raise a condo · Lots of energy · Can get along with children

Resources: www.petmd.com · cfa.org · tica.org — Last checked 2026-07-03

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