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Cornish Rex

This is a confident cat who loves people and will follow them around, waiting for any opportunity to sit in a lap or give a kiss. He enjoys being handled, making it easy to take him to the veterinarian or train him for therapy work. The Cornish Rex stay in kitten mode most of their lives and well into their senior years.

Life span
11–14 years
Origin
United Kingdom
Cornish Rex cat breed

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Important information

Species / Genre
Cat
Life span
11–14 years
Temperament
Affectionate, Intelligent, Active, Curious, Playful
Origin
United Kingdom
Weight
2–4 kg

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Cornish Rex

Description

This is a confident cat who loves people and will follow them around, waiting for any opportunity to sit in a lap or give a kiss. He enjoys being handled, making it easy to take him to the veterinarian or train him for therapy work. The Cornish Rex stay in kitten mode most of their lives and well into their senior years.

Temperament

Personality traits

Affectionate Intelligent Active Curious Playful

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