Description and content of cats Devon Rex

Devon Rex is an amazing breed of cats with an extraordinary exterior and a unique texture of wool. Despite the low prevalence among Russian breeders, this breed has a calm, peaceful and curious character, and also does not require special care efforts. The article will describe in detail the description and maintenance of the Devon Rex cats, as well as give advice and recommendations on the feeding and reproduction of these pets.

The historic homeland of these extraordinary cats is considered the county of Devonshire in the South-West of England. Around the 1960s, a cat with an amazing appearance for that time was spotted in these lands. The animal managed to escape from people due to its extraordinary speed, but the female, who traveled with him, managed to pick up the farm. In the near future, she lambed, and among the kittens there was one unusual dark baby with short and curly hair.

Kitty was named Kirley, and its owner decided that he was a representative of a rare Cornish Rex breed. Kittens of animals possessed approximately the same exterior, profile and long thin legs. With the maturing of the cat, the owner had the idea to breed the breed, however, the pairing of the pet with its relatives did not give any result. These were still the most ordinary cats without cherished curls in hair and large ears.

At this time, there was a real crisis among the entire Rex breed - individuals became less and less, and few breeders wanted to acquire them. However, several breeders managed to preserve varieties. Crossbreeding Kirlie with these representatives did not give their results, however, in the course of selection surveys with an ordinary domestic cat, kittens with the right type of hair, eyes and ears soon appeared.

Only in the second half of the 20th century, the Devons acted as a full-fledged breed (in the USA), and in 1972 certain individuals won champion status. High performance and official recognition did their job - Devon Rexs increasingly began to appear in homes and nurseries, they are interested in many American and British families. The current population of these cats is insignificant due to the small fecundity and many flaws in individuals born. Large nurseries regularly make a decision about the crossing of individuals of this species with others in order to preserve a whole variety of Devonov.

With all its physique, Devon Rex resemble noble leopards. In fact, this breed is the result of the selection of numerous species of cats.

Today, there is a certain standard of external characteristics of this breed of cats. You can read about it below.

• The average weight of a healthy animal, as a rule, is from 3.2 to 4.5 kilograms. In males, weight is often slightly greater than in cats.
• Average growth at the withers is up to 35 cm. However, some prefer to measure this breed precisely in length, taking into account the size of the limbs.
• Colors in color. There are completely different shades, but purebred Devons are considered to be exactly monochromatic individuals: black, white, whitish, brown. The most common variegated colors are tortoise, Siamese, and golden-red shades.
• Average life expectancy. Under ideal conditions, the usual Devon Rex can live 14-16 years.

We give a detailed description of the external characteristics and the exterior of the breed.

• The head is a wedge-shaped triangular type with outlined cheekbones and a clear pinch. If we look at the head in profile, then the foot will be clearly visible (or a sharp transition from the forehead to the back of the nose or the muzzle). The skull itself is of a flat type, but the transition from the nose to the forehead is smooth and rounded.
• Muzzle Short, but stands out strongly from the rest of the profile. Noticeable mustache pads, chin large, slightly rounded.
• Eyeballs. Eyes of unusually large size, set on a wide, round shape. The iris is often bluish, golden, green or ashen color, there are dark and white colors. It is believed that there is a relationship between the eye color and the color of the color in the Devon Rex, but the iris in any case should be clean and not clouded.
• Ears. Thin, covered with a small layer of wool, planted low, the base is almost bordered by the line of superciliary spirit. The tips of the ears are rounded, the auricles with the inner side look ahead. Tassels at the tips, as a rule, are absent, however, they may be in mixed breeds.
• Torso. Strong, powerful, but not particularly thick and short. The chest is wide, the limbs are long, elastic and powerful. The front legs are usually slightly shorter than the hind legs, which allows the animal to make large jumps in length and height.
• Mustache and eyebrows. Practically undeveloped and invisible, short.
• Limbs. Despite the great length, the paws of this breed are thin, and the pads are extremely small, usually rounded. The tail is long, covered with a uniform, but thin layer of hair. At the end pointed.
• Neck. Oblong, but thin. In adult cats, it is characterized by small leathery folds along the larynx.
• Hairline Contrary to popular belief, Devons have very dense curly hair on all parts of their bodies. The exception may be the ears, chest and neck, where the hair is standard a little less. If an individual has bald parts of the body or bald patches, most likely it has health problems. It is also necessary to be able to distinguish the difference between thin hair and color, in rocks with dark color, the coat always seems thicker.

Let's start with the pros.

• Bright and extraordinary appearance that will be remembered by each of your guests.
• Despite thin hair, they have good and good health, rarely get sick.
• Ideal for fans of active cats who are with you all the time, and do not sit somewhere in the corner or sleep for whole days.
• Extraordinary intelligence, excellent mental abilities and a predisposition to learn and train.
• Remarkably applies to children, the breed is not prone to jealousy. It gets along well with other pets.
• The love of purity, because of what often likes to lick themselves.
• Breed by some is considered hypoallergenic, however, it is not. Due to the short hair, it leaves behind very little wool and rarely sheds, which reduces the risk of allergic reactions in the host. It is thanks to the short wool that it does not require much care.

Mark and some minuses.

• It is extremely difficult to tolerate separation from the owner. Ordinary Devon can fall into a real depression in the long absence of the owner of the house. That is why the breed is not advised to start people with a tight schedule and a small amount of free time.
• Excessive activity, which leads to damage to home furniture and other unstable things. At an early age, he loves to gnaw on all the wires and cloth that he meets on his way, and also a devon who is not trained in manners will crap where he pleases.
• Without constant loads and entertainment feels depressed. It needs a lot of games, tunnels, balls and shelves for recreation. Love to jump, as well as extreme curiosity can lead to injuries in a pet. Try to disaccustom him to jump on the cabinets and high dressers.
• The breed is considered to be rare in Russia and the CIS, and therefore it is expensive, and it is also difficult to find healthy individuals.

The rarity, grace and natural beauty of the breed did not develop in the Devonians some aggressive or arrogant character. Everything is quite the opposite, such cats do not tolerate loneliness and try by all means to attract the attention of the owner. The devotion and affection of this species to a person is sometimes compared with that of dogs.

This cat will always be with you. As soon as you come home, he will meet you and will rather rub at your feet. When you go to the kitchen - he will follow you with a tail, but in anticipation of not food, but approval and affection. When you rest, he will sit on your hands, on his knees, or even try to climb onto his shoulders. This is an incredibly sociable breed of cats.

Let us consider the quality of representatives of this breed.

• Activity. From birth until the old age of the Devon - incredible restlessness. They poke their nose everywhere, they care about everything. They never get tired, rarely rest, and generally behave like real children.
• Socialization. The love of human intercourse, patience with children and loyalty to other pets puts this breed much higher than other cats. In addition, the Devon does not apply to those cats who, at the sight of new people in the apartment, will simply run away and hide under the sofa. They will by all means try to meet and attract attention.
• Empathy. Despite its activity, the Devons remarkably feel the condition of the owner and are prone to empathy. At the same time, if the owner is angry or very tired, they will understand this and will not get bored.
• Learnability In favorable conditions, the complete confidence of the cat and the owner of the Devon show remarkable results in dog training, they can learn up to a dozen tricks in a lifetime.
• Dangerous adventures. The increased activity of the Devons makes them quickly tired, so cats often need food. The need for additional nutrition leads to theft of food directly from the host's plate or to search for edible throughout the apartment. This can lead to damage to property or poisoning (if the cat eats some stray crust or part of an old fruit).

As already mentioned, the majority of the Devon Rex live on average up to 14-16 years, but there are cases when individuals lived to 20. Life expectancy also strongly depends on heredity, as well as on the conditions of detention.

The main factors affecting the life span of the Devon Rex are a few points.

• The quality of care and care of the pet, the conditions of detention.
• Regularity, variety and quality of food.
• The general psychological state of the animal. Intimidated, aggressive and dissatisfied individuals live much less.
• Heredity - when buying Devonov, his documents should be checked, as well as the documents of his parents to identify rare hereditary diseases.
• Socialization. Communication is an important life factor for Devonians, with a long absence of hosts, prone to depressive disorders and early death.
• Climate and territory content.

This breed does not have any specific standard for coat color.During breeding, breeders use a huge amount of gene material of different breeds to identify unique colors and shades. The main condition in crossing is the preservation of the texture of wool in the form of short and dense curls. There are both white, black, brown individuals with a solid color, and cats with bicolor and variegated coat color. The most common color options will be listed below.

• Siamese colors. It implies a white or gray coat on the chest, back and abdomen, along the limbs and on the head. However, it is characterized by characteristic brown spots on the muzzle and nose, as well as dark paws and ears. The tail is usually the same color as the muzzle.

• Cinnamon. Honey or soft brown with fuzzy dark tiger stripes all over the body and limbs. The chest and ears are several shades lighter, the nose and muzzle, on the contrary, is darker.

• Point Gray or pale color along the whole body. From the ridge begins a fuzzy wide dark line that runs right up to the tail. The tail on the outside is covered with black and white stripes, on the inside - mostly dark. The same applies to the inside and outside of the limbs and legs. On the face you can see the characteristic darkening along the nose and the line of the eyes.

• Bicolor It is characterized by two dominant colors with a sharp contrast - most often it is exactly white and black spots along the whole body. The back is usually dark, the chest is lighter with rare spots. The muzzle and the outer side of the limbs are also often light.

• Tabby. It resembles the color of cinnamon, but in the light hair is cast a specific red or light chocolate shade. The tail is covered with black and brown stripes, the inside of the limbs is dark, the legs themselves are light. Distinctive thin black vertical stripes can be seen above the eyes in the area of ​​the superciliary arches.

• Tortoiseshell color. The motley and not continuous color including immediately four separate tones: black, brown, white and yellowish. As a rule, shades are arranged as irregular spots throughout the body, including the tail, limbs and breast.

• Black Color with strict dominance of dark and black shades. Dark wool covers the entire body of the pet, light zones are absent.

Most owners are afraid to start Devon Rex because of the harsh conditions of detention. This myth has evolved due to the external similarity of an animal with a sphinx, which, indeed, requires special care. Devons, on the other hand, are far less picky about food and where they live, the main thing is to love a pet - this will be the best way for him from all adversity.

We will deal with some recommendations and conditions of care for this breed. Most of the tips will concern the general care of cats, so for most owners they will not be difficult or impracticable.

Regular care should include several mandatory actions.

• The washing up. Most domestic cats do not need frequent bathing - water harms the skin, can get into the ears and cause festering and irritation, and they prefer to wash themselves. This rule applies to the Devon Rex - a thin layer of wool is not so dirty so quickly and almost does not lose its appearance. Ideally, these cats should be washed no more than a couple of times a year. The optimum water temperature should be around +38 degrees, do not allow moisture to enter the ears, eyes and nose.

• Care of the auricles. Due to its large size and upright position, a large amount of dirt regularly accumulates in the ears of Devons. Experienced breeders prefer to clean every day to reduce the risk of inflammation. In this case, cotton wool or special tampons are used to clean the ears.A pet is unlikely to enjoy this procedure, especially if you do it ineptly, so it is advisable to take it up with some kind of game, dainty, or just stroke and tell something while cleaning.

• Eye Prevention. Devon eyes are very large and delicate, because the Devon himself loves an active lifestyle, almost always remain open. That is why some of the diseases of these cats is associated precisely with the eyes.

• Claws Since adolescence, claws are actively growing in small devons. As a rule, they grind away from games and entertainment, and the pet itself often loves to gnaw at them. However, adults or elderly individuals may not care about claws, which even cause them discomfort. In this case it is worth using special tweezers.

• Teeth and oral cavity. Not all owners resort to brushing their teeth, but this does not make it any less useful. Just like in humans, devonas can cause caries and accumulation of food debris in the teeth. At the same time there is a chance of hitting sharp bones or other elements in the gaps between the teeth of the animal. For regular cleaning, you will need a special paste and a toothbrush, if you do not have time for this - it is worth at least once every couple weeks to inspect the cat's mouth for suppuration or bad teeth.

• Care of the coat. Most of all the concerns of any cat owner is to take care of the animal's hair: combing, inspection for the presence of fleas, cleaning of excess and faded wool. Devon wool is extremely small, and faded surpluses are unlikely to cause much trouble.

• Vaccinations. Do not forget to hold regular vaccination sessions - it will save your pet from many dangerous diseases.

It is also worth dealing with the conditions in which a competent breeder will properly equip his apartment under such an exotic and active pet as Devon Rex. Understand that a new space for such cats is always an adventure. Do not try to wean an adult pet to go to a place or not to jump somewhere - this species will follow its goal to the end until it fills the bump.

The following recommendations will help you not only to protect your pet from all potential domestic threats, but also from itself.

• Remove as little as possible all small things from the open places, as well as equipment that can be easily damaged. These things include: cables from the TV, charging from the phone, ordinary laces, threads and needles, remote control. All of these things can potentially harm your animal, which, when learning something new, completely disables the instinct of self-preservation.
• There should be no liquids or household chemicals (laundry powders, bleaches and conditioners) in the open. This also applies to first-aid kits, various mixtures of pests, ointments and creams. All of these Devon Rex can easily get poisoned, as, indeed, any cat.
• It will be in your interest to remove from the shelves, dressers and cabinets all the décor elements that can easily fall, break or break. This, for example, vases, shelves, frames, books, lawns. The adventures of the Devon Rex are nothing without climbing and active bumps, especially in the hills, which can cause significant harm to all these things.
• Either completely remove or replace the ordinary curtains with blinds - the Devons just love to climb them because of what even the most durable curtains and tulle can turn into real rags.
• The unique ability of these cats to parkour and curiosity makes Devon Rex potential victims of open windows and balconies.Despite the fact that a cat can transfer painlessly from a fall of 2 or 3 floors, it is better to protect yourself and not leave the windows open.

The number of personal items for the Devon Rex should include several items that need to be purchased before the purchase of the pet.

• Rack, house or any other convenient place for a cat. There should not be other pets or one of the owners. The Devon must have his own personal space, in which no one but him could get into. A cottage or lounger should be placed in a well-lit place where one of the owners would be constantly located (this is a very important moment). These cats love heat - after all, their fur coat is not so thick as to tolerate frost, so choose a place near the heating elements and make sure that there are no drafts.
• When devons are hungry, they can easily turn over all your prepared bowls of water and food. Therefore, avoid buying light polymer models - it is better to refer to the metal or ceramic options.
• All of your pet's toilet work should be done from the very first day in only one specific place. If this is a room, then always try to keep the doors open there so that the pet has round-the-clock access there. You can choose any kind of filler, but avoid products with a strong and specific smell (such smell will damp excrement, but also scare the cat itself).
• Device for the care of hair and clipping claws, cotton swabs for the ears, massage brush.
• Care should be taken to carry around - especially if you are going camping in the winter. The carrying must be quite large so that the animal feels comfortable there, it must have direct access to the air, as well as the warmed walls.
• Buy a kogtetochku or object where the animal could knead the paws and grind off the grown claws. This thing can be found in any pet store, often the design of a scraper includes balls for games, a sunbed or even a house itself.
• Not a day without entertainment - immediately stock up on a large number of different toys, with which your pet will play at leisure. Toys should be given consistently - a large number of entertainment disorienting pet, and they themselves may soon get bored with prolonged contact. Tunnels, various moves or special shelves will also be a good addition, because the Devons are born climbers.

The feeding process of these cats is not difficult, with proper patience even an amateur breeder can handle it. There are 3 types of feeding these pets: natural food, ready-made food and mixtures, the combined option. Features, pros and cons of each of the types will be discussed below.

In this case, you need to regularly buy certain food in the store, it should be a specialized food for cats of quite high quality - the Devon can treat the low-grade feeds dismissively. Feed can be either dry or in the form of canned food or a mixture, the choice will depend on the price and usefulness of the individual feed.

The advantages of this feed are obvious.

• These feeds are pre-balanced, they do not need to add any other vitamins. Quality feed contains all the necessary elements for the young Devon.
• As a rule, dry food can be stored for months in the correct packaging and dry place. As for mixtures and canned foods, they are sold in vacuum packs and can also not deteriorate for a long time in the refrigerator or freezer.
• Over such feeds do not need to puzzle. You simply pour in another portion of food for your animal and know that it will be useful for it.

Cons of dry food and canned food also exist.

• Even the wholesale regular purchase of high-quality feed will greatly affect your wallet.
• Devon Rexes need a variety not only in terms of entertainment, but also in food. With one meal, over time, they may simply get bored, leading to health problems.
• Manufacturers of such feed, as a rule, recommend a certain dose of feed for one meal. The problem with such food is that it may not be enough for a specific individual - for kittens, pregnant females or elderly cats. At the same time, even mild overeating can lead to obesity and problems with the digestive tract.

The method involves the inclusion in the diet of only natural food or food prepared by the pet owner personally. This includes meat with a low percentage of fat, offal (necessarily boiled), boiled vegetable salads, cereal porridge (buckwheat, rice). Occasionally you can add to the diet dairy products (cheese, cottage cheese, kefir), eggs and fish (preferably sea food).

The natural feed has several advantages.

• If you are a skilled cook and know how to handle even a small amount of food correctly, then this method will be cheaper for you. You yourself monitor the quality of the products provided, their freshness and cooking conditions.
• In such a diet is very easy to diversify their own diet. You can add some vegetables or fruits to your serving if you are sure that your pet needs certain vitamins.

But there are downsides to such feeding.

• The difficulty of balancing vitamins and calories. The more foods per serving, the more carefully it is necessary to calculate the ratio of proteins, fats and carbohydrates.
• Cooking natural food will probably take you a long time. And if at the first time after the purchase of a pet you can easily stretch on the same enthusiasm, in the future the preparation of such feed will become something of an unpleasant duty.
• Natural food is much less stored. Such food should be given immediately after preparation, so that all nutrients do not evaporate.

Here the secret is to alternate ready-made foods and canned foods with natural food, but avoid feeding different foods in one portion. The ideal option would be to feed the finished feed in the morning time - to gain energy for the next day, and to postpone the supply of natural food in the evening so that all natural elements are absorbed during the period of rest and sleep.

The advantages of this scheme:

• less waste of time and money;
• easier to find a balanced diet;
• constant variety of food, because of what it can not annoy your pet.

Given all this, you should follow the general rules of feeding cats.

• Use only fresh and quality products.
• Do not give your pet food from your table, especially when it comes to pickled, salted or fried foods. The body of cats is not adapted to the processing of food in this form.
• In the open access pet should always be clean water. This applies primarily to those cats whose diet consists mostly of dry food.
• For feeding, you should choose a specific time for the cat's body to get used to the meal schedule.
• Wash dishes and bowls regularly, otherwise old food will deteriorate, which threatens your pet with poisoning.

Unfortunately, breeding this breed at home is not the easiest task. Initially, the Devons were created due to mutations, and the first individuals interbred exclusively with their relatives, which had a bad effect on the preservation of the gene pool.

New individuals had fragile immunity and often died at a young age from neurological pathologies and diseases of the muscular system. After the selection of completely healthy individuals, a painstaking selection process began, which continues to this day.

For breeding Devonian today involved the material of the British and American shorthair breeds. The main problem with the breeding of this species is the incompatibility of the blood groups of the mother and kittens. Three blood types in domestic cats are well known: A, B, AB. Blood type depends primarily on the distribution and origin of the breed itself. Most often there are animals with blood type B - in Devon Rex it is about 50% of all individuals, respectively, about 40-50% of individuals of group A. Blood type AB is extremely rare, therefore few people take it into account when breeding.

The fact is that blood type A is dominant, and when parents with A and B types are mated, young babies of blood type A always appear (if both parents are type B, then the kittens will be only with B type blood). The type of blood as such does not affect the health of the young, but there is a frequent problem of the incompatibility of the mother with type B blood with the A-type calves. The problem is that the cat's body produces special antibodies that are designed to inhibit A-type calves. At the time of the birth of the fetus until the very birth, these antibodies do not enter the placenta, and, therefore, healthy babies are born.

In the first few days after giving birth, the cat together with milk releases so-called colostrum, or primary milk. If babies are allowed to feed their mothers these days, then there is a great chance that their bodies simply cannot cope with such a quantity of dangerous cat antibodies. There are cases when kittens resistant to these antibodies are born, but these cases are more likely an exception to the rule - the young develop special immunity to antibodies. In one Devon Rex litter, up to 5 kittens may be contained, which means that approximately one kitten will be resistant to these antibodies. Breeders believe that the mortality rate among litters increases with the frequency of matings of the same incompatible parents.

In order to avoid such mortality among litters, some breeders recommend taking kittens immediately from the mother. However, this has its drawbacks.

• Breastmilk contains all the elements necessary for growth and development; a person, even with the best will, cannot fully balance the diet like this kind of food.
• A cat will be greatly depressed if you take away her kittens. This can lead to serious disorders and illnesses.

Devon Rex fully strengthened by three months, during this time they have formed the spine, strengthens muscle tissue, improves the work of the digestive and cardiovascular systems.

Since you can hardly sell Devon Rex kittens up to the age of three months, you should take care of their education. Many breeders are interested in the nature of the animal, its socialization and activity, because somewhere they will become real family members.

The established rules in your apartment should be designated from the very first days, they may include a number of installations.

• The closed areas in the apartment should be immediately marked. If this is some kind of room - close the door there, not allowing the animal to go there.If it is a working or kitchen table with a mass of food and delicate accessories, remove the animal as soon as the Devon climbs on it. Weaning from the kitchen table and theft of food will not be easy. Try to feed the animal more often before you go to breakfast or dinner.
• It is easiest to teach youngsters to the toilet, if the cat in the house already has its own separate latrine. Young kittens are looking for such a place because of the smell of their mother, so it’s worth putting a piece of filler from the cat tray into the kitten’s own tray. To get used to this place a kitten can not immediately, in the first weeks, and sometimes even months, you will have to send the pet yourself.
• Almost from birth, kittens begin to actively grow claws, which can interfere with moving or climbing. To get rid of discomfort, the seals will tear up furniture and interior items. Immediately take the pet to the scraper, and to make sure that this toy is as convenient for sharpening as your fabric sofa - just slide it over the surface of the accessory with its foot.
• A very important moment in the education of young kittens - teaching them to hygiene. First of all it concerns the cleaning of ears, eyes, clipping claws, washing. Before the procedure, the animal should be calm, it is best to do it in the evening, then the activity of cats decreases significantly. Items for hygiene should not be stored in a particular place, they should always be visible, so that the pet is not afraid of them. During the procedure itself, talk more with the cat, praise it and calm it down. It is possible from time to time to give him some small delicacy so that the pet gets distracted. A calm environment without stress and aggression will lead to the fact that the kitten will get used and will perceive such procedures as something proper, but safe.
• Few owners like to take cats outside, where animals can feel very stressed (especially if you have never taken it out to the yard). If you want your pet to have a chance to unwind and frolic on fresh grass - you should accustom him to the leash and collar. Without them, letting the cat go outside is not worth it, out of curiosity or fear, the Devon can rush in any direction and just get lost. This is especially dangerous in the winter season, when even a couple of hours of frosty air can catastrophically affect the Devonian organism. On the whole, it is better not to walk this breed without winter blankets.
• In education, avoid using harsh words, complaints, and other expressions with vivid expression. These animals respond to negative only with negative and will grow up with aggressive, evil and vindictive animals. The same goes for physical abuse. Try to approach education through the method of promotion. For each done trick - a delicacy, he brought sneakers - a tasty snack, answered his nickname - even a simple kind word will show the cat that you are happy with it.

Despite the relative underdevelopment of the breed itself, the Devons have simply excellent health and rarely get sick with something. The most common diseases in Devonian are common feline diseases. But there are also some hereditary diseases that can seriously affect the life of the pet. You will find them below.

• Congenital hypotrichosis. In other words, ordinary alopecia, which this breed still inherited from sphinxes. Alopecia most often speaks of a bloodless specimen, but if it is local, then most likely it concerns health problems and lack of vitamins.
• Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Pathological changes in the cardiovascular system. Detection of the disease at an early stage allows to determine the necessary treatment, in which the animal lives quietly a long life.
• Myopathy. It is both hereditary and acquired disease due to improper metabolism in the body.With him, a certain part of the muscles in the body ceases to function, and over time, completely fails to work. It can hit as any one part of the body or limb, and the whole body. It is rare, but it is not possible to cure the last stages, which is why many devons die from this disease.
• Hip dysplasia. In other words - a disease of the bones and cartilage tissues. It is very difficult to determine if the primary symptoms are easily confused with the tiredness of the animal. As a rule, it is determined already by the achievement of six months of age by experienced veterinarians. In the early stages it is possible to cure.
• Coagulopathy is a disease in which blood clotting processes are disturbed. Appears from malnutrition and lack of vitamins in the feed.
• Obesity and gastrointestinal pathology. Occurs due to irregular and unhealthy diet. Weight gain leads to greater stress on the heart and other organs. In addition, diseases of the skin are possible.
• Malasseziozny dermatitis is almost the same as baldness, but it is characterized by hair loss on the background of rashes and itching. It is treated all the same - a modification of the diet under a proper and balanced diet.

Due to its extraordinary appearance, Devon Rex deserve the same extravagant and unusual name. Here, the owners' imagination is absolutely unlimited, but there are still some recommendations when choosing the names for cats.

• The nickname should be moderately short. Cats do not memorize difficult and long phrases, even in training they react to strictly defined short commands: an, to me, to stand, somersault. If your cat has some intricate or difficult to pronounce name in the documents, just shorten it to a version that you can easily pronounce and remember yourself.
• The name should be sonorous and loud. Despite the fact that the Devons react favorably to hissing and whistling sounds, the best option would be to select a nickname with firm and loud consonants: к, ч, ц, д, г

In their small homeland, the names and nicknames of the Devonian-Rex are associated with several aspects: the territory of birth, associations with a well-known historical or literary person, associations with sheep due to non-standard texture of wool. Then you can find a list of the names of the Devons, the most common in the UK.

• Nicknames associated with the territory. In Devonshire itself, many ancient and even ancient estates and castles with fancy and non-standard names have been preserved. To distinguish their pet from others, English breeders prefer to call pets by the following names: Podhem, Totnes, Compton and Holdon and Pomera. All these are the names of famous castles and territories, known to all within the boundaries of modern England.
• Few people know the attraction of the famous writer Arthur Conan Doyle to this English county. It was on these swamps that the mysterious Hound of the Baskervilles dwelt. That is why you can associate the name of your pet with this wonderful detective story. Here the names Barimore, Laura and Baril will be appropriate.
• Of the famous historical figures on the Devonshire land, Francis Drake was born - the world-famous navigator, who according to the records had fiery red hair (which is why Drake is an ideal name for an animal with red or purple color).If your Devon loves to purr freakish melodies, you can call him by the name of Chris Martin - the lead singer of the famous rock band Coldplay, who was also born in these lands.
• Associations with English transliteration of names. For example, noisy (inquisitive), Bizar (extraordinary, unusual), Light (light, light, graceful) and Brave (bold, brave, fast) are suitable for noisy, active and curious pets.

If you do not like any of these names (which is not surprising, since they are not typical for a Russian breeder), you can think of it yourself. When choosing a nickname take into account several factors.

• Purebred breed. If your Devon Rex has wonderful documents and certified parents with good performance at trade shows, you may want to call him a noble and sonorous name: Earl, Lord, Lady, Lady, Herzog, Prince (and derivatives of these names).
• Color breed also plays a significant role in choosing a name for a pet. For dark pets suitable nicknames: Black, Dusk, Night, Bagheera. For light can come: Diamond, Snowball, Albus, Cloud, Gray, Dew. If you have a pet with multi-colored wool, then think about the universal or colorful names like Spark or Dawn, Rainbow, Tortilla.
• Character. Already at a young age, the Devons begin to be active and morally, precisely because of such features as restlessness, calmness or playfulness, names are often given. For active pets pick up quick and sonorous names: Lightning, Whirlwind, Buyan, Fidget, Tramp.
• Ears. Often, fantasy and fantasy stories and writings with elves, wizards, and monsters (because of the unusually large ears of this breed) served as the basis for inventing names for this breed. In this case, successful names can be: Legolas, Haldir, Elrond, Penlod, Galion (boys). For girls fit names: Arwen, Anayre, Aredale.
• Any other associations with animals, plants, natural phenomena, famous people: Caesar, Chamomile, Bars, Grad. Here the choice depends on the owner and his hobbies, as well as on certain events that contributed to the birth or upbringing of the pet.

Most of the experienced owners of the positive features of this breed indicate extreme activity, curiosity, desire for communication and friendliness towards the owner and his family. Many also note the excellent health and resistance to many colds and viral diseases.

Of the negative and negative traits, breeders do not like stubbornness and intrusiveness, excessive obsession of some individuals, as well as the habit of the Devons constantly poking their nose everywhere.

Whatever it was, but most families prefer to bypass this breed. The reasons that occur most often are:

• such cats are expensive;
• their extraordinary appearance does not seem to all good and pleasant;
• the breed is extremely difficult in terms of breeding and demanding on the experience of the owner.

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