The elegance of the German Rex breed is emphasized by its rarity. Currently, such domestic predators are not too common, but cat lovers know them well. The benevolent disposition, love of cleanliness and order earned them fame as coveted friends for pedants.
Breed history
The founder of the German Rex line, the description of the breed of which became the starting point in the history of these animals, appeared in East Prussia in 1930. Munch was born from the cross of Angora and Russian blue. Locals are very fond of the short curly coat of Munch, he was often photographed with him, but they did not try to deliberately breed. And only in the fifties, when the granddaughter of this cat came to Berlin, it occurred to the breeders to start creating a new breed. And by 1983, a new breed of cats was finally bred - German Rex, which lacked outer hair and only curly hair remained.
Appearance
At the moment, the standard is as follows: the muscles must be well developed, the body is strong. German Rex cats are medium in size and compact in shape. The tail at the end is much thinner than at the base. The coat on it may be straight. The head is round, the cheeks and nose are strong. The nose at the base has a small cavity. The neck is strong and dense.
The tips of the ears are rounded, the inside is hairless. The eyes are round, set wide. The color can be any, the main thing is that it is clean and saturated. Mustache is short and curly.
The color of the animal's pile can be any. The main condition is softness and density. The complete absence of the outer hair gives the coat a velvety feel.
Character
Each representative of the German Rex breed has a unique character. However, some qualities are common to cats, uniting all the descendants of Munch. These are funny sociable creatures who love order. Having lived in the family for some time, cats are completely subordinate to the daily routine, accustomed to waiting from work or from school for all members of the "pack".
The freedom-loving nature of the Rex does not allow them to consider themselves subordinates, so they see the owners as friends rather than as owners. Cats know very well why they buy toys, after the game they can independently collect them in a box or in their corner, protecting them from other pets. A happy cat of this breed is optimistic, active, cheerful.
Bathing and grooming
German Rex animals, photos of which are attached to the article, are very easily accustomed to swimming. Before bathing procedures, ears should be protected with lumps of cotton wool or bandage. Water entering the ear canals can lead to serious otitis media.
They bathe an animal in a bathtub or basin at a water temperature of 38-40 ° C with special shampoos for short hair. Wash off the foam thoroughly, at least four times.
It is not difficult to take care of animals of this breed, as they are quite clean and cultured by nature.
- As the contamination is necessary to clean the ears with cotton buds. Sometimes you can use liquid paraffin.
- If there are minor accumulations in the cat's eyes, they can be removed with a napkin. Suppurations should be treated by a doctor.
- Claws clipped secateurs. If you can’t do it yourself, the experts in the animal salon will do it quickly and painlessly.
- Teeth need to be cleaned weekly. Otherwise, the cat may develop urolithiasis, which is an unpleasant ailment. You need to brush your teeth with a children's soft brush. To cleanse the mouth make sweeping movements.
- There is no need to comb out the hair. To remove the lost hairs, just wash the cat or several times to sweep the skin with a soft brush.
Feeding
German Rex is a cat, whose photo is often decorated with catalogs of breeds, pages of thematic sites and so on. In order for the cat to look perfect and boast excellent health, its nutrition must be varied and balanced.
There is no particular difference whether to feed homemade food or give canned and dry food, no. But any food should include useful substances and minerals necessary for cats. You can only give fresh food or premium food. Vitamins are added only if the cat eats homemade food. When feeding with dry or canned prepared feeds, you can do without additives.
In any diet , the cat must have constant access to clean water. It is better to purchase the dishes metal, ceramic or glass.
Where could I buy?
Since this breed is still quite rare, the cost of a kitten is quite high. Depending on the titles of the parents, a kitten will be asked for from 150 to 650 dollars. If you take an individual for exhibitions and breeding, you should not spare money. If you get a sofa animal, you can take the animal cheaper.
You should not go to the bird market for a good animal - the risk is too high to get a thoroughbred and sick. You need to buy a kitten in the nursery or from the breeder. Any domestic predator must have a veterinary passport with vaccination marks and a breed certificate, which will later be exchanged for a pedigree.
Since animals of this breed, especially kittens, do not have thick hair, in winter they need to be provided with a warm house. It does not matter whether it is soft bedding or a large lock. The main thing is that the cat in it should be protected from drafts and cold.
Be that as it may, the German Rex cat breed is famous for its disinterested friendship, the willingness to always be around. If you get such a pet, you will never regret it!