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Cornish Rex Quiz

A curly-coated cat that fetches like a dog and never grows up. How much do you know about the Cornish Rex?

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  1. Where did the Cornish Rex breed begin?

    The first curly kitten was born on July 21, 1950.

  2. What was the name of the first curly-coated kitten?

    He was a red-and-white male.

  3. Why did his owner, Nina Ennismore, recognize the curly coat as special?

    The coat reminded people of a Rex rabbit.

  4. Which coat layer does a Cornish Rex have?

    The single layer falls into tight ripples.

  5. What is the Cornish Rex's rippled coat pattern called?

    Even the whiskers and eyebrows curl.

  6. Why do many owners bathe a Cornish Rex every two to four weeks?

    Skip heavy brushing, since the curls break easily.

  7. Why does a Cornish Rex eat more than its dainty size suggests?

    They love warm laps.

  8. Is the Cornish Rex hypoallergenic?

    It sheds less, which helps some mildly allergic people.

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