Cat breed guide
Cornish Rex
The Cornish Rex has a short, soft coat of tight waves with no guard hairs, and needs minimal maintenance, with ear cleaning and the occasional bath. It is highly active, playful and devoted to its people, and its antics are said to amuse children and adults alike.
Cornish Rex at a glance
- Adult weight, male
- 3 to 5 kg
- Adult weight, female
- 2.5 to 4 kg
- Coat
- short, close-lying, with tight marcel waves and no guard hairs
Ratings
Petboost editorial ratings from 1 to 5, drawn from the breed standard text under Sources. A breed with no basis in the sources for a rating shows none.
- Grooming effort
- Energy
- Good with children
5 means it needs the most grooming
5 means it needs a lot of exercise
5 means it suits a family best
Comparisons
Next steps
- Find a local groomer or daycarePet businesses near you that take bookings online.
- Cat age in human yearsFrom a formula, not the seven-to-one rule.
Sources
- Petboost breed reference data, adult weight ranges (breed list snapshot).
- Cat Fanciers' Association, Cornish Rex breed profile, http://cfa.org/breed/cornish-rex/, read 2026-10-05
General information about the breed, not veterinary advice. Speak with your vet about your own pet.