Devon Rex (105 photos): description and features of the character of kittens. Characteristics of cats of black, red and other color. Ownership reviews

Devon-Rex is an amazing breed of cats with an extraordinary exterior and a unique wool texture. Despite the weak prevalence among Russian breeders, this breed is distinguished by a calm, peace-loving and inquisitive character, and also does not require special care efforts. The article will describe in detail the description and content of the cats of the breed of Devon-Rex, as well as tips and recommendations for feeding and reproducing these pets.

History of origin

The historic homeland of these extraordinary cats is considered to be the County Devonshire in the territory of South-West England. In about the 1960s, a cat with an amazing appearance was seen in these lands in these lands. An animal managed to hide from people thanks to his extraordinary speed, but the female, who traveled with him, managed to take into the farm. In the near future, she stumbled, and among the kittens there was one unusual dark kid with a short and curly wool.

The cat was named Cyril, and his owner decided that he was a representative of the rare breed of Kornish Rex. Kittens of animals possessed about the same exterior, profile and long thin legs. With the concentration of the cat, the owner arose a thought to engage in breed breeding, but the pairing of a pet with their own parents did not give any result. These were still the most ordinary cats without cherished curls in the hairproof and large ears.

At this time, a real crisis was observed among the entire breed of Recks - individuals became less and less, and few breeders wanted to acquire them. However, several breeders managed to preserve varieties. Crossing Cyril with these representatives did not give their results, however, during breeding surveys, kittens with the desired type of wool, eyes and ears came soon with the usual domestic cat.

Only in the second half of the 20th century, Devona acted as a full-fledged breed (in the USA), and already in 1972, individual individuals won the championship status. High performance and official recognition made their business - Devon Rexo more often began to appear in homes and nurseries, they became interested in many American and British families. The population of these cats for the current day is negligible because of small fecundity and many flares in the born individuals. Large nurseries regularly decides to cross the individuals of this type with others to preserve the whole variety of devons.

Description

Devon-Rex Rexion to all their physique reminds noble leopards. In essence, this breed is the result of the selection of numerous varieties of cats.

To date, there is a certain standard of external characteristics of this breed of cats. You can get acquainted with him below.

The average weight of a healthy animal, as a rule, ranges from 3.2 to 4.5 kilograms. The males would often have a little more than in cats.
The average growth rates in the withers are up to 35 cm. However, some prefer to measure this breed in length, taking into account the size of the limbs.
Colors in the color. There are absolutely different shades, but monophonic individuals are considered purebred devons: black, white, whitish, brown colors. The most commonly encountered motley colors are the Turtle, Siamese and Golden Redheads.
Average life expectancy. In ideal conditions of detention, ordinary Devon Rex can live 14-16 years old.

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

Head of wedge-shaped triangular type with outlined cheekbones and clear "pinch." If you consider the head into the profile, the stop will be well noticeable (or a sharp transition from the forehead to the back of the nose or muzzle). Flat type skull itself, but the transition from the nose to the forehead smooth and rounded.
Muzzle. Short, but strongly stands out against the background of the rest of the profile. It is noticeable to release the pads of the mustache, the chin is large, slightly rounded.
Eye apples. Eyes of unusually large size, planted wide, round shape. Iris often bluish, golden, green or ash color, there are dark and white colors. It is believed that there is a relationship between the color of the eyes and the color of the color of the Devon-Rex, but the iris in any case should be clean and not blurred.
Ears. Thin, covered with a small layer of woolen cover, are planted low, the base is practically bordered by the line of the Absorption Spirit. The ears' tips are rounded, the abnormal sackers are looking forward. Tassels on the tips are usually absent, however, there may be mixed breeds.
Torso. Strong, powerful, but not particularly thick and unnecessary. The chest is wide, long limbs are long, elastic and powerful. The front paws are usually a bit shorter than the rear, which allows the animal to make large jumps in length and height.
Mustache and eyebrows. Practically undeveloped and invisible, short.
Limbs. Despite the greater length, the paws in this breed are thin, and the pads are extremely small, usually rounded shape. The tail is long, covered with uniform, but thin layer of hair cover. At the end, pointed.
Neck. Oblong, but thin. Adult cats are characterized by small leathery folds along the larynx.
Hair cover. Contrary to popular belief, Devona possess a very dense curly hair in all parts of their body. The exception may be ears, chest and neck, where the hair cover is standard a little less. If individuals have bald parts of the body or gears, most likely, she has health problems. You also need to be able to distinguish between the difference between the subtle hair and color, the breeds with a dark color always seems thicker.

It is worth specifying the main positive and negative points that celebrate experienced devon breeders.

Let's start with the advantages.

Bright and extraordinary appearance, which will be remembered to each of your guest.
Despite the delicate hair, they have good and strong health, rarely sick.
The ideal option for lovers of active cats, which are constantly with you, and do not sit somewhere in the corner or sleep for all day.
Unusual intelligence, excellent mental abilities and predisposition for training and training.
Remarkably applies to children, the breed is not prone to jealousy. It is not bad to get along with other pets.
Love for purity, because of what he often loves to lick himself.
The breed is considered hypoallergenic, however, it is not. Because of the short hair, leaves behind extremely little wool and rarely lens, because of which it reduces the risk of developing allergic reactions from the owners. It is thanks to short wool that it does not require much care.

Mark some minuses.

It is extremely difficult to carry parting with the owner. Ordinary Devon can fall into a real depression with a long lack of host of the house. That is why the breed is not advised to make people with a dense 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, it loves to nibble and the fabric and fabric, as well as the Devon, not trained by Manners, will shove where he flies.
Without constant loads and entertainment feels depressed. It needs a lot of games, tunnels, balls and racks for recreation. Love for jumping, as well as extreme curiosity, can lead to pets injuries. Try to reassay him jump on the cabinets and high dressers.
The breed is considered small in Russia and the CIS, and therefore it is expensive, as well as healthy individuals it is hard to find.

Despite all its advantages and disadvantages, Devonon is still considered exclusive cats, which are decided to acquire rare breeders.

Character features

The rarity, grace and natural beauty of the breed did not produce some aggressive or arrogant in the devons. Everything is quite the opposite, such cats do not tolerate loneliness and try to attract the attention of the owner with all their might. The dedication and attachment of this species are sometimes compared with those in dogs.

This cat will always be with you. As soon as you come home, he will meet you and will be pretty straightened from your feet. When you go to the kitchen - he will go beyond you, but in anticipation is not food, but approval and affection. When you rest, he will sit down to your arms, knees, or even try to climb on the shoulders. This is an incredibly large cat breed.

Consider the quality of the representatives of this breed.

Activity. Starting from birth up to the elderly age Devona - incredible fidgets. They are everywhere in the nose, they have a matter of everything. They never get tired, very rarely rest, and in general behave like real children.
Socialization. Love for human communication, patientness to children and loyalty to other pets puts this breed much higher than the rest of the cats. In addition, Devon does not apply to those cats, which at the sight of new people in the apartment will simply escape and hide under the sofa. They will try to get acquainted with all their mights and attract attention.
Empathy. Despite its activity, Devona remarkably feel the state of the owner and are prone to empathy. At the same time, if the owner is angry or very tired, they will understand it, and will not bother.
Trainability. In favorable conditions, the full confidence of the cat and the owner of Devon demonstrate wonderful results in training, they can learn up to a tent of the tricks for life.
Dangerous adventures. The enhanced activity of Devon makes them quickly trent, so cats very often need food. The need for additional food brings to theft of food directly from the owner's plate or to the search for edible throughout the apartment. This can lead to a damage of property or poisoning (if the cat is eating some kind of broken bread or part of the old fruit).

Life expectancy

As already mentioned, most Devon Reques live on average until 14-16 years old, but there are cases when individuals have lived to 20. Life expectancy is also highly dependent on heredity, as well as on the conditions of content.

The main factors affecting the life expectancy of Devon Rekx are several points.

Quality of care and care for pets, content conditions.
Regularity, variety and food quality.
General psychological condition of the animal. Funny, aggressive and unsatisfied individuals live much less.
Heredity - when buying Devons, its documents should be checked, as well as the documents of its parents for identifying rare hereditary diseases.
Socialization. Communication is an important factor of life for Devon, with a long lack of hosts, is inclined to depressive disorders and early death.
Climate and territory of content.

It is recommended to start in the regions with moderate humidity and the average temperature not lower than +22 degrees Celsius in the summer.

Options Color

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

Siamese color. It assumes white or gray wool on his chest, back and stomach, along the limbs and on the head. However, it is characterized by characteristic brown stains on the face and nose, as well as dark legs and ears. The tail is usually the same color as the muzzle.

Cinnamon. Honey or gently brown shade with fuzzy dark tiger stripes throughout the body and limbs. Breasts and ears for a few shades lighter, nose and face, on the contrary, darker.

Point. Gray or pale color along the whole body. From the ridge begins a fuzzy wide dark line that goes down to the tails. The tail from the outside is covered with black and white stripes, with the inner - mostly dark. The same applies to the inner and outer side of the limbs and paws. A characteristic darkening along the nose and the eye line is visible on the muzzle.

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

Tabby. Reminds Cinnamon color, but the hair is cast in light with a specific red or light chocolate tint. The tail is covered with black and brown stripes, the inner side of the extremities is dark, the paws themselves are light. Above the eyes in the field of abnormal arcs, you can see distinctive thin black vertical stripes.

Turtle color. Motley and unpaid color, including four separate colors at once: black, brown, white and yellowish. As a rule, shades are located as disorderly spots throughout the body, including tail, limbs and breasts.

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

Conditions of detention

Most of the owners are afraid to start Devon Rex due to severe content conditions. This myth developed due to the external similarity of an animal with a Sphinx, which, indeed, requires particular care. Devonia is much less picky to the stern and the place of residence, the main thing, loving the pet - it will be for him the best means of all adversity.

We will deal with some recommendations and conditions for the care of this breed. Most of the tips will concern common cat care, 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 swimming - water harms the skin, can get into the ears and cause suppuration and irritation, and they prefer them alone. This rule concerns the Devon Rekx - the thin layer of wool is not so fast and almost does not lose the appearance. Ideally, wash these cats should be carried out no more than a couple of times a year. The optimal water temperature should be in the area of +38 degrees, do not allow moisture in the ears, eyes and nose.

After bathing, wipe the cat is not needed, the hair cover is rather short to quickly dry yourself.

Care of past shells. Due to its large size and vertical position in Devon's ears, a large amount of dirt is regularly accumulated. Experienced breeders prefer to clean every day to reduce the risk of inflammation. In this case, the wool or special tampons for cleaning the ears are used. The pet is unlikely to like this procedure, especially if you make it ineptly, so it is desirable to take it some kind of game, delicacy or just stroke and tell something during cleaning.

Prevention of eyes. Devon's eyes are very big and delicate, because Devon himself loves an active lifestyle, then almost always remain open. That is why some of the diseases of these cats are connected with eyes.

Eye should be flushed from time to time using special drops. Try to immediately get rid of dried mucus in the corners of the animal eye - it can cause irritation and redness.

Claws. Starting from youthful age in small devons, the claws are actively growing. As a rule, they steal from games and entertainment, and the pet itself often loves them to deny them. However, already adult or older individuals may not be affected by claws, which even cause them discomfort. In this case, it is worth using special tweezers.

Teeth and mouth cavity. Not all owners resort to cleaning teeth, but it does not make it less useful. Just like people, Devonon has caries and accumulation of food residues in the teeth. At the same time there is a chance to enter sharp bones or other elements in the intervals between the teeth of the animal. For regular cleaning, a special paste and a toothbrush will need if you do not have time - it is at least once a couple of weeks to inspect the robust cavity of the cat for suppuration or bad teeth.

Care of wool. Most of all the concerns of any cat is to care for animal wool: combing, inspection to the presence of fleas, cleaning extra and polished wool. Devonon wool is extremely small, and the pollinists are unlikely to give a lot of hassle.

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

It is also worth dealing with the conditions in which the competent breeder will correctly set up its apartment under such an exotic and active pet as Devon Rex. Understand that the new space for such cats is always an adventure. Do not try to wean an adult pet go to some place or somewhere not to jump - this kind of end will follow my goal until it misses the bump on this.

But also remember that your hopes to protect from this cat some definite place in the apartment, whether it is a storage room or a balcony, end with a complete failure.

The following recommendations will help you not only protect the pet from all potential home threats, but also from him.

Maximize with open places all small things, as well as a technique that can be easily corrupted. These things include: cables from a TV, charging from the phone, ordinary laces, threads and needles, a remote. All these things can potentially harm your animal, who has a completely disconnected instinct of self-preservation.
No liquids or household chemicals (washing powders, bleach and air conditioning) should not be in the open space. This, including applies to the aid kits, various mixtures of pests, ointments and creams. All this Devon Rex can easily poison, as, however, and any cat.
In your own interests, it will be removed from the shelves, chests and cabinets all the elements of the decor that can easily fall, break or break. This, for example, vases, racks, frames, books, lawns. The adventures of Devon-Rex nothing without climbing and active hide and seekers, especially on the elevation, because of which all these things may cause significant harm.
Either completely remove, or replace ordinary curtains on the blinds - Devona just adore for them to climb out because of what even the most durable curtains and tulle can turn into real rags.
The unique abilities of these cats towards Parkour and curiosity make Devon Recks with potential victims of open vents and balconies. Despite the fact that the fall from 2 or 3 floors can be transferred painlessly, it will be better to protect yourself, and not to leave the windows open.

The personal belongings for Devon Rex should include several items that need to be purchased before buying the pet itself.

Rack, house or any other comfortable place for cat. There should be no other pets or someone from the owners. Devon must have his own personal space, into which no one, besides him, could not get. The house or a bed is worth it to be located in a well-lit place, where someone from the owners constantly was (this is a very important point). These cats love heat - after all, they do not have so thick to carry frost, so choose a place near the heating elements and make sure that there are no drafts.
When Devonon is hungry, they can easily turn all your prepared bowls with water and feed. Therefore, avoid purchasing light polymer models - it is better to consult metal or ceramic options.
All toiletries of your pet must be held from the very first day only in one specific place. If this is some kind of room, always try to keep there the doors open to the pet go there round the clock access. The filler can choose any, but avoid goods with a sharp and specific smell (such a smell will muffle the excrement, but also scare the cat itself).
The device for caring for wool and haircuts of claws, cotton swabs for ears, massage brushes.
You should take care of carrying - especially if you are going on a campaign in winter. Carrying should be quite large so that the animal will feel comfortable there, should have direct access to air, as well as insulated walls.
Buy a scratchop or subject, where the animal could knead the paws and carry out the thrust of the claws. This thing can be found in any store for animals, often the design of the brackets includes balls for games, sun bed or even the house itself.
Not a day without entertainment - immediately pouter a lot of different toys with which your pet will play in the leisure hours. Toys should be given successively - a large amount of entertainment is disorienting a pet, and they themselves can soon get bored with long-term contact. Tunnels, various moves or special shelves will also be a good addition, because Devona is inborn overgrown.

What to feed?

The feeding process of these cats can not be called difficult, even a fan breeder will cope with it. There are 3 types of feeding of these pets: natural feed, finished food and mixtures, combined option. Features, pros and cons of each type will be discussed below.

Finished feed or mixture

In this case, you need to regularly buy certain feed in the store, it must be specialized food for cats of rather high quality - to low-grade food Devon may refer to the dismissive. Feed can be both dry and in the form of canned or mixtures, the choice will depend on the price and usefulness of individual feed.

The advantages of such feed are obvious.

These feed are balanced in advance, they do not need to add some other vitamins. Quality feeds contain all the necessary elements for young Devon.
As a rule, dry food can be stored for whole months in proper packaging and dry place. As for mixtures and canned food, they are sold in vacuum packaging and can also not deteriorate in the refrigerator or freezer.
Above such food do not need to break your head. You just pour another portion of feed for your animal and know that it will be useful for him.

Cons of dry feed and canned foods also exist.

Even the wholesale regular purchase of high-quality feed will greatly affect your wallet.
Devon Rex need diversity not only about entertainment, but also in food. Disposable food over time they can just get bored, which will lead to health problems.
Manufacturers of such feeds, as a rule, recommend a certain dose of feed for one reception. The problem of such feed is that it may not be enough for a particular individual - for kittens, pregnant females or elderly cats. At the same time, even a slight overeating can lead to obesity and problems with the gastrointestinal tract.

Natural products

The method involves the inclusion in the diet of natural food or food, prepared by the master of the pet personally. This includes meat with a low percentage of fatty, offal (required boiled), salads made of boiled vegetables, cereals (buckwheat, rice). Occasionally, fermentation products (cheese, cottage cheese, kefir), eggs and fish can be added to the diet (cheese).

Natural feed has several advantages.

If you are a skillful cook and know how to competently handle even with a small number of food, then this method will be cheaper for you. You yourself follow the quality of the products provided, for their freshness and cooking conditions.
In such a nutrition, it is very easy to independently diversify the diet. You can add some vegetables or fruits to the portion, if you are sure that the pet needs certain vitamins.

As a rule, catto natural feeds are with great reverence and smaller suspicions. As they say, fresh meat - there is meat, to the detriment of dry foods that you need to try to make sure of their taste.

But there are also disadvantages of such feeding.

The complexity of the balancing of vitamins and calories. The more products in the portion, the more carefully you should calculate the ratio of proteins, fats and carbohydrates.
Cooking natural feed will probably take you a lot of time. And if at first after buying a pet, you can easily stretch on one enthusiasm, in the future the preparation of such feed will become something like an unpleasant responsibility.
Natural food is much less stored. Such feed should be given immediately after cooking so that all nutrients do not disappear.

Even if you perfectly pick up the whole composition in accordance with the correct nutrition of the cat, it will not be enough that is usually in the finished feed - vitamins and minerals.

Mixed feed

Here the secret is to alternate finished feed and canned food with natural food, but avoid feeding with different feeds in one portion. The ideal option will be the feeding of the finished feed in the morning time - for a set of energy for the next day, and the feeding of natural food to postpone for the evening so that all natural elements are learned during the rest and sleep.

Pros of such a scheme:

less spending time and money;
It is easier to choose a balanced nutrition;
A constant diversity of nutrition, which is why it can not be bored with a pet.

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

Use only fresh and high-quality products.
Do not let the pet food from your table, especially it concerns pickled, salted or fried foods. Cat's body is not adapted to food processing in this form.
Pets should always be clean water. This applies primarily by those cats whose diet is to a greater degree of dry feed.
For feeding, you should choose a strictly defined time to the cat's body get used to the food flow chart.
The dishes and bowls are regularly washed, otherwise the old food will be cleaned, which threatens the pet poisoning.

Breeding

Unfortunately, the breeding of this breed at home is not the most simple task. Initially, Devona was created due to mutation, and the first individuals crossed exclusively with their relatives, which had badly affected the preservation of the gene pool.

New individuals had a brittle immunity and often died at a young age from neurological pathologies and muscle system diseases. After the selection of fully healthy individuals, the painstaking process of selection began, which does not stop and to today.

According to the standards of other breeds, Devon-Rex - an extremely young forming variety. Many positive qualities inherent in this breed were borrowed from the genome of other breeds. Thus, keeping the common exterior of the animal and adding better qualities, a variety was created that we know now.

For the breeding of devons today, the material of British and American short-haired rocks is involved. The main problem in the breeding of this species is the incompatibility of blood groups from the mother and kittens. Three groups of blood in domestic cats are well known: a, b, ab. The blood type depends primarily from the distribution range and the origin of the breed itself. Most often, animals are found with the type of blood b - in Devon Rekx, it is about 50% of all individuals, respectively, about 40-50% of the part of the group A. The type of Blood AB is extremely rare, therefore, there are few people take into account during breeding.

The fact is that the type of blood A is dominant, and when viscating parents with a- and b-type always appear young blood type A (if both parent 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, however, there is a frequent problem of Mother's incompatibility problem with blood type b with young A-type. The problem is that the cat's body produces special antibodies that are designed to suppress the cells of the young A-type. At the time of the nucleation of the fetus, these antibodies do not fall into the placenta itself, and it means that healthy young cubs appear on the light.

In the first few days after the birth, the cat together with milk allocates the so-called colostrum, or primary milk. If you admit a young to mother these days for feeding, then a great chance is that their body simply cannot cope with so much dangerous antibodies of the cat. There are cases when kittens are born, resistant to these antibodies, but these cases are rather an exception to the rules - young immunity has a special immunity to antibodies. In one litter, Devon Rex may contain up to 5 kittens, it means that about one kitten of them will be resistant to these antibodies. Breeders believe that the percentage of death among the litter is growing with the frequency of the mating of the same incompatible parents.

To avoid such mortality among the litter, some breeders recommend immediately to take away newborn kittens from the mother. However, this has its own minuses.

In maternal milk, elements necessary for growth and development are contained, a person, even with all the desire, will not be able to fully balance the power like this stern.
Cat will experience a huge depression if you take kittens from her. This can lead to serious disorders and diseases.

Proper care of newborn kittens is able to carry out, not every breeder. This should be the ideal conditions of detention and care, which are particularly important in the first months of life.

Upbringing

Devon Rex completely get stronger to three months, during which time they formed the spine, muscle tissue gets stronger, the improving performance of the digestive and cardiovascular systems.

Since you're unlikely to be able to sell the kittens Devon Rex to three months of age, should take care of their upbringing. Many breeders interested in the question of the animal nature, his socialization and activity, because somewhere they become real members of the family.

The rules in your home should be identified from the very first days, they may include a number of units.

Closed to the zone in the apartment must be immediately identified. If it is any room - close to the door, not allowing the animal to go there. If it is working, or the kitchen table with a mass of food and delicate accessories, remove the animal as soon as it climbs Devon. Wean from the kitchen table and food theft will not be easy. Try often to feed the animal until such time as the go to lunch or dinner yourself.
The easiest way to teach youngsters to the toilet, if the cat is in the house already has its own separate latrine. Young kittens are looking for a place for his mother smell, so it is placed in its own tray kitten of the cat tray filler. Get used to this place the kitten can not at once, in the first weeks and sometimes even months, you will have to direct their own pet.
Almost from the birth of the kittens begin to actively grow claws, which may interfere with moving or climbing. To get rid of the discomfort, seals tear up furniture and home furnishings. Immediately pet refers to the kittens, and so he made sure that this toy is the same convenient for sharpening as your fabric sofa - just swipe his foot on the surface of the accessory.
A very important point in the education of young kittens - teach them hygiene. In particular this applies to the cleaning of ears, eyes, claws haircut, wash. Before the procedure, the animal must be calm, this is best done in the evening, then significantly decreases the activity of the cats. Subjects for hygiene you should not be stored in any particular place, they should always remain visible to the pet they are not afraid. During the procedure say any more with the cat, praise him and calms. You can from time to time to give him some small treats to pet distracted. Calm environment without stress and aggression lead to the fact that the kitten will get used and will perceive such procedures as something for granted, but safe.
Few owners love to bring cats into the street, there animals can feel severe stress (especially if you have never taken it to the courtyard). If you want your pet to have a chance to disperse and get out of fresh grass - you should teach him to a leash and collar. Without them, the cat should be released on the street, from curiosity or fright 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 body of Devon. And in general, without a poppoup in winter, this breed is better not to walk.
In the upbringing, avoid using coarse words, complaints and other expressions with bright expression. These animals respond to negative only a negative and grow aggressive, evil and vengeful animals. The same applies to physical violence. Try to approach upbringing through the promotion method. For each trick made - a treat, brought sneakers - a snack, responded to his nickname - even a simple gentle word will show the cat that you are satisfied with them.

Health

Despite the relative lowestity of the breed itself, Devona has simply excellent health and rarely sick. The most common diseases of Devon are related to common feline diseases. But there are also some hereditary diseases that can seriously affect the vital activity of the pet. With them you will read below.

Cognietal hypotrichoz. In other words, ordinary baldness, which got this breed from the Sphinxes. The baldness most often talks about the unclean individual, if it is local, then, most likely concerns health problems and disadvantages of vitamins.
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Pathological change in the cardiovascular system. The identification of the disease at an early stage allows you to determine the necessary treatment, in which the animal calmly lives a long life.
Moopathy. It is both hereditary and acquired disease due to improper metabolism in the body. With it, a certain part of the muscles in the body ceases to function, and over time completely refuses to work. May hit both some one part of the body or limb, and the whole body. It is rare, but it fails in recent stages, because of what many devons die from this disease.
Hip joint dysplasia. In other words, the disease of the bones and cartilage tissues. It is very difficult to determine the primary symptoms easily confused with the fatigue of the animal. As a rule, it is determined by the achievement of the semi-annual age experienced veterinarians. At the first stages it is possible to cure.
Coagulopathy is a disease in which blood clotting processes are violated. It appears from irregular nutrition and lack of vitamins in the stern.
Obesity and pathology of the gastrointestinal tract. It occurs due to irregular and unhealthy nutrition. An increase in weight leads to a larger load on the heart and to other organs. In addition, damage diseases are possible.
Masseasonic dermatitis is almost the same as baldness, but is characterized by hair loss against the background of rashes and itching. It is also treated in the same way - modification of the diet for proper and balanced nutrition.

Do not forget to regularly instill your pet and make preventive procedures for cleaning the body from parasites. The first vaccination should be carried out already in 3-4 months of age, then revaccination should be carried out - already upon reaching the year.

Popular names

Due to its extraordinary appearance, Devon Rex deserve the same extravagant and unusual name. Here the fantasy of the owners is absolutely no limited, but still there are certain recommendations when choosing nicknames for cats.

Nick must be moderately short. Cats do not remember complex and long phrases, even in training they react to strictly defined short commands: AP, to me, stand, squirrel. If in the documents of your cat is some intricate or difficult-to-name name, simply reduce it to the option that you can easily pronounce and remember.
The name must be keen and loud. Despite the fact that Devonov react favorably to hissing and whistling sounds, the best option will be the selection of a clichr with solid and loud consonants: K, H, C, D, G.

Acqualing to the nickname stands from childhood when you started upbringing the baby. The rather the pet gets used to his name, the easier it will be to establish contact with the owner.

In his small homeland, the names and clins of Devon Rekx are associated with several aspects: the territory of birth, associations with a well-known historical or literary personality, associations with sheep due to non-standard wool texture. Next, you will be able to familiarize yourself with the list of evonov named, the most common in the UK.

Clicks associated with territory. A lot of old and even ancient places and castles with bizarre and non-standard names have been preserved in the Devonshire itself. To allocate your pet among others, English breeders prefer to call pets with the following names: Podhem, Totnes, Compton and Holdon and Pelo. All this names of famous castles and territories known to everyone in modern England.
Little-known attraction of the famous writer Arthur Conan Doyle to this English county. It is in these swamps inhabited by the mysterious Hound of the Baskervilles. That is why you can associate a nickname of your pet with this remarkable detective story. There are appropriate Berimor names Laura and Baril.
Of famous historical figures on the ground Devonshire was born Francis Drake - the world-famous explorer, who, according to the records had fiery red hair (hence the nickname Drake is ideal for an animal with a red or purple coloration). If your Devon loves to purr whimsical melodies, you can call it the name of Chris Martin - singer of the rock band Coldplay, who was also born in these lands.
Association with the English transliteration of names. For example, suitable nicknames Noisy (investigative) Bizar (ordinary, unusual) Light (light, light, airy) and Brave (bold, brave, fastest) for noisy, active and prying pets.

If you do not like any of these names (which is not surprising, because they are not typical for the Russian breeder), you can come up with it yourself. When choosing nicknames take into account several factors.

Thoroughbred breed. If your Devon Rex has a remarkable document and certified parents with good performance at trade shows, you may want to call it noble and sonorous name: Earl, Lord, Lady, Queen, Duke, Prince (and derivatives of these names).
Color breed also plays a significant role in choosing a name for your pet. For dark suit pet nicknames: Black, Dusk, Night, Bagheera. For light may come: Diamond, Snowball, Albus, Tuchka, Gray, Dew. If you have a pet with multicolored hair, think over universal or colorful names like Spark or Dawn, Rainbow, Tortilla.
Character. Already at a young age devons becoming active and morally, it is thanks to features such as restlessness, calm and playful, and often given names. For active pets pick up a quick and resounding names: Lightning Vortex, Brawler, Hurry, Tramp.
Ears. Often the basis for inventing names for this breed were fi and fantasy stories and works with the elves, wizards and monsters (because of the unusually large ears of this breed). Successful names in this case may be: Legolas Haldir Elrond Penlod, Galleon (boys). Girls suit names: Arwen Anayre, Aredel.
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 from certain events that have contributed to the birth and upbringing of a pet.

This is only a list of the most common names in Russia and the CIS.

Ownership reviews

Most experienced owners from the positive features of this breed designate extreme activity, curiosity, the desire for communication and friendliness in relation to the owner and his family. As well as many notice excellent health and sustainability to many colds and viral diseases.

Of the negative and negative features, breeders do not like stubbornness and annoyance, excessive obsessiveness of some individuals, as well as the habit of devons constantly eating their nose everywhere.

Whatever it was, but most families prefer to bypass this breed. Arguments that are most often found:

Such cats are expensive;
Their extraordinary appearance does not seem successful and pleasant;
The breed is extremely complex in terms of breeding and demanding on the experience of the owner.

About the cat breed Devon-Rex: description, care and rock content, see the following video.