A rex cat is any of a number of different domestic cat breeds, distinguished by short, wavy fur, with little in the way of an outer coat.
A rex cat is any of a number of different domestic
cat breeds, distinguished by short, wavy fur, with
little in the way of an outer coat. The breeds originate
from naturally occurring genetic mutations, which have
since been selectively bred. There are four main
recognised rex breeds:
The LaPerm
is also sometimes considered a rex. Though the breeds
look similar and are generally grouped together for show
purposes, each results from a separate mutation rather
than being bred from a common ancestor.