Facts about Cornish Rex

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   Cornish Rex cats have a distinctive high-pitched, almost chirping vocalization that differs notably from the standard meow of other domestic cat breeds.

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   Cornish Rex cats have soft, downy coats that feel like suede or rabbit fur due to lacking the outer guard hairs present in normal cat fur.

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   Cornish Rex cats have exceptionally fast metabolisms requiring 1.5 times more food daily than average domestic cats to maintain their lean body weight.

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   At 8 to 10 pounds, adult Cornish Rex cats weigh significantly less than most domestic cat breeds due to their slender, lightweight bone structure.

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   Cornish Rex cats require weekly baths due to their thin coat's inability to retain natural oils, unlike most other cat breeds.

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   Cornish Rex cats possess unusually large ears that can measure up to 2 inches long relative to their head size, giving them exceptional hearing ability.

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   The Cornish Rex breed was developed from a single kitten named Kallibunker discovered on a farm in Cornwall in 1950, making it one of the most genetically uniform cat breeds.

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   Wavy coats on Cornish Rex cats result from a naturally occurring genetic mutation first documented in Cornwall, England during the 1950s.

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