What makes Devon Rex so special.

The Devon is often described as having an elfin appearance, with their large ears, high cheekbones and striking eyes. Their outstanding characteristic, however, is their soft, wavy fur. Their curvy body starts with their head, a modified wedge shape with convex curves forming the outer edge of the ear lobes, the cheekbones and the whisker pads. The Devon has large, wide-set, oval-shaped eyes and strikingly large ears set low on the head. Sometimes the tips of the ears are tufted with fine fur.

A “rexed” coat is soft and fine, appearing to be without the harsh guard hairs that characterize most cat coats. The cat’s body is well covered with fur, most thickly on the back, sides, tail, legs, face and ears. Some Devon’s have loose, shaggy curls, while others have a coat that is thinner and suede like. The hair on the top of the head, neck, chest and abdomen is slightly less dense and may even look downy, but the cat should never have bare patches. A Devon’s medium-size body is deceptively slender, unless the cat has been sneaking too many snacks.