Selkirk Rex: Straight, Heterozygous, and Homozygous Coats — The Real Differences
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Selkirk Rex: Straight, Heterozygous, and Homozygous Coats — The Real Differences

Selkirk Rex straight, heterozygous and homozygous coats - the real differences : All three types of Selkirk Rex share the same charm, the same affectionate character, and the same hardiness. The choice comes down mostly to lifestyle: the straight coat for those seeking the simplest care (outside of an allergy context), the heterozygous for the classic, balanced curl, and the homozygous for the most sheep-like fur, accepting slightly more diligent upkeep. And in every case, only genetic testing confirms a cat's exact profile — the eye alone is never enough to tell.

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Selkirk Rex Colors
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Selkirk Rex Colors

Discover all 13 Selkirk Rex color families: solid, tabby, chinchilla, smoke, tortoiseshell, calico, bicolor, van, colorpoint, mink, and sepia. A complete visual guide by Mon Chat Mouton, family breeder of Selkirk Rex and Devon Rex.

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Is the breed suitable for my lifestyle?

Four orange kittens with blue eyes playing together, Mon Chat Mouton cattery in Quebec