The Guide to Owning a Cornish Rex Cat

by Greta Huls

The fascinating history of the Cornish Rex began with one curly kitten born to a normal-coated mother on July 21, 1950 in Cornwall, England. Since that lucky genetic surprise, these delightful, friendly cats with their large ears, soft, curly coats, and petite bodies have become popular with cat lovers all over the world. This guide covers all aspects of this wonderful breed, from adopting a kitten to showing Cornish Rex cats, making this book a perfect introduction to a unique feline with loads of personality.

Paperback

First published March 6, 2001

Reviews

[DROPPING OUT · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cornish Rex cats are an "exotic breed, and as such merit a book unto themselves. Cornies have ruled our roost since September, 1995 and we cannot imagine life without them. Cats are wonderful, but the Cornish Rex is in a class unto itself. This book has everything one could pssibly want to know. One caveat: one should not feed onions or garlic to them as they can be toxic.

[Cyndee · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the most recent Cornish Rex book. There was another published in the 1970s, "Rex, Absysinnian, and Turkish Cats" that had much of the same information. Ms. Huls has updated many items of interest, such as do not let your vet use Ketamine for anesthetic--some Cornish Rexes have died from it. (I've had Corn-balls since 1971!)