Cornish Rex is the oldest of the three breeds of Rex, who supposedly came to spontaneous mutation in 1950 as a litter of cats in a barn. With its long legs, arched back and generally unique features, Cornish Rex cats could be called the Whippet (or Greyhound) dog of the cat world. These are great pets for the person who wants an active cat. They tend to stay playful and kittenish throughout their long lives. Some Cornish Rexes like to play fetch, race other pets, or do acrobatic jumps. The Cornish Rex is an adventurous cat and is very intelligent. It can readily adapt to new situations and will explore wherever it can go, jumping into refrigerators, examining washing machines, etc. Some humans consider its antics to be deliberately mischievous. The Rex is extremely curious, seeks out the company of people and is friendly towards other companion animals. It is a suitable pet for timid children and everybody seems to love them.
The Cornish Rex has coats that are extremely fine and soft to the touch. But their light coat means that they are only suitable for indoor living in warm and dry conditions. This means these cats tend to hang around light bulbs, the tops of computer monitors, or other warm places because they need to. They truly are 'mutants'. They're not normal cats and so it would be cruel and dangerous to leave them outside on cold days. Some of them will occasionally have a mild cheesy smell peculiar to this type of cat; this odor comes from scent glands in the paws.
Contrary to popular belief, short short, fine coats don't make people who have cat allergies any less allergic to them.
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