This is a really good picture of a Selkirk Rex cat which shows off the curly coat beautifully. You may well know that the breed is aptly described as “The cat in sheep’s clothing”, or a “Sheepcat”. As you can … Continue reading →
This is a nice photograph of a Selkirk Rex cat camouflaged against matching rug. It emphasises the wonderfully shaggy coat of this rather rare cat breed. ‘KC’ is a five-year-old, female, Selkirk Rex Longhaired cat. These are cats in sheep’s … Continue reading →
Appearing in Wyoming in 1987, “The Cat in Sheep’s Clothing” entered the world of cat breeders and was quickly developed as a new Rex breed. I’m referring to the Selkirk Rex. This is a relatively rare cat breed. I am … Continue reading →
This is a fine looking Selkirk Rex and a nice photograph. It is rare to see such a nice photograph of such a nice looking cat taken by an amateur. Her name is “tsu tsu”. She looks like a dilute … Continue reading →
Poodle Cat is still in the news. It is a name that has recently been used as an informal name for the Selkirk Rex, which is not a new cat breed. The internet press make out that the Poodle Cat … Continue reading →
The media have named the Selkirk Rex cat a “Poodle Cat”. This is incorrect. They have quoted some scientific research¹ into the genetics of the Selkirk Rex – probably in breach of copyright – and had the gall and arrogance … Continue reading →
Return to Selkirk Rex cat | Go to the Home page Selkirk Rex cat Billy – photograph ©copyright Helmi Flick Helmi says that this fine picture of the Selkirk Rex cat made the cover of the November 2004 Cats … Continue reading →
“By what right has the dog come to be regarded as a “noble” animal? The more brutal and cruel and unjust you are to him the more your fawning and adoring slave he becomes; whereas, if you shamefully misuse a … Continue reading →
Selkirk Rex cat photo © copyright Helmi Flick Origin This breed is one of three breeds of Rex cats. The word “Rex” is a name that has through usage come to refer to the hair/fur of the cat (or for … Continue reading →
