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Ural Rex

Appearance

Origin

Temperament

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Origin

Temperament

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Ural Rex

Appearance

Origin

Temperament

Appearance

Origin

Temperament

Ural Rex

The Ural Rex is a breed of cat native to Russia. It is considered an aboriginal breed of curly cat. In the 1940s, geologists and biologists, returning from expeditions, mentioned in their reports that in many villages of the Urals, they saw unusual cats with curly hair.

weight

3-6

6.6-13.2

kglbs

kg lbs

life span

12-16 years

Size

Moderate

Country of Origin:

Russia

Fur Length:

Half-long , Short

Recognized by: 1 registers

ACFA

CCCOFA

CCA-AFC

ACA

GCCF

LOOF

TSACC

CFSA

ACF

FIFE

WCF

NZCF

TICA

CFA

Appearance

The Ural Rex is a medium-sized cat that is relatively short, muscular, and slim. It has medium-long, slim legs and a short head with a broad, flat forehead. Its medium-sized ears have rounded tips, are placed high on the head, and stand erect. The large, oval, slanted eyes match the coat color. The coat of the Ural Rex is medium long, fine, soft, silky, and dense, covering the entire body and tail in loose waves and curls. There are short-haired and long-haired versions of the Ural Rex, available in various colors but excluding specific shades like chocolate, cinnamon, and their diluted hues (lilac, fawn), as well as certain color patterns.

Coat type

Fur colour

Body type

Ears

Eyes shape

Fur length

Fur type

Head shape

Tail

Coat type

Fur colour

Body type

Ears

Eyes shape

Fur length

Fur type

Head shape

Tail

Origin

The first mentions of cats with curly hair living in the Ural villages and towns date back to the pre-war and wartime periods. After the war, their numbers significantly decreased, and they were thought to be extinct for a long time. However, some information from the 1960s suggests that they may have persisted in small numbers. The founder of the breed, known as the 'Ural Rex,' was a curly cat named Vasily, born in the city of Zarechny in the Sverdlovsk region of Russia in 1988. All currently registered Ural Rexes from renowned catteries can trace their lineage back to Vasily and his curly descendants. The breed received its first official recognition by the world system in 2006 through the WCF.

Parent animals

African Wildcat

Origin countries

Russia

Temperament

The Ural Rex is a very affectionate and trusting breed. They are friendly towards people, playful, and get along well with other pets. These cats are also very patient, obedient, and calm, and do not display aggression. They enjoy spending time with their human companions and do not tolerate loneliness well. The Ural Rex is known to be a relatively quiet breed and has well-developed hunting instincts.

Behavior:

Friendly toward other pets

Loyal to owner

High prey drive

Friendly toward humans

Activity Level:

Active

Keeping conditions

Diet preferences

Reproduction

Grooming

Common health issues

Diet preferences

Reproduction

Grooming

Common health issues

The Ural Rex is not very picky about food, but it does not tolerate a mixed diet consisting of professional cat food and natural food at the same time. It is preferable to feed this breed either natural products or replace them with high-quality cat food. Sometimes breeders feed their Ural Rex cats with a combination of both of these options of nutrition. This can be done only by alternating separately feeding with one or another type of food. For example, in the first week, you can feed your cat with natural food, and in the second week, you can give cat food. It is also very important that the water in the bowl of your cat is always clean and should be changed at least twice a day.

Ural Rex cats take around 3 years to become reproductively mature. Females usually give birth to litters of 2-4 kittens and are known to be caring mothers.

Litter size

2-4 kittens

kittens

The maintenance of the Ural Rex does not take too much time. It is enough to regularly and carefully brush its coat with a special comb with rounded tips; however, during the shedding period, trimming may be required. The coat of a weakened or sick Ural Rex may wear out. In addition to brushing, it is important to regularly clean your cat's ears, trim its nails, and brush its teeth as often as possible to avoid periodontal disease.

Grooming intencity

Easy to groom

The Ural Rex is considered a breed with good health and is not known to have any significant genetic problems.