Buyer question
How long does a Cornish Rex live?
Our Animal Library gives the Cornish Rex a lifespan of 11–15 years.
Source: the Cornish Rex page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Cornish Rex in the Animal Library
The detail
A slender, whippet-shaped cat with a coat of tight, marcel waves, first found in Cornwall in 1950. The Cornish Rex is fast, playful and people-focused, and its thin coat means it feels the cold and loves a warm lap.
- Origin
- Cornwall, England, 1950
- Best fit
- Active, warm homes
- Temperament
- Playful, clingy, bold
What to weigh
A Cornish Rex needs warmth, company and play. The fine coat can’t take hard brushing, and oily skin sometimes needs a bath.