Curly-coated like a poodle or sheep

In 1987 in Wyoming, a cross between a flat-coated female and a curly-coated male produced a curly-coated female named Miss Deepest of No face, who was adopted by Jeri Newman, a breeder of Persians in Montatana. In 1988, Miss Depesto was crossed with photo Finish, a black Persian, and gave birth to three curly –coated kittens. Later bred to one of her kittens, she again produced three curly-coated offspring. Jeri Newman named this new breed after the nearby Selkirk Mountains.
This spontaneous mutation is caused by a new dominant gene different from other curly-coated genes.

While the Devon Rex resembles E.T., the Selkirk Rex looks more like a poodle. Popular in the United States, the Selkirk Rex appeared in Europe in 1990 and is still rare.

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Characteristics

This active cat with a debonair, calm character gets along well with other cats and with dogs. The playful Selkirk Rex is an excellent companion for children. Gentle and affectionate, Selkirk’s are very pleasant to live with. They adapt well to apartment life. They need minimal grooming. Light brushing twice a month is enough. They should be bathed several days before a show.