I have to be honest, I really don’t know a lot about cats. I’ve owned one cat in my lifetime, and he was a stray — some sort of white and orange shorthaired cat.
If you’re a cat lover, you’ll certainly know more cat breeds than I do, but I bet you have yet to hear of the Selkirk Rex cat.
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This curly-coated feline is called a Selkirk Rex cat.
These cats are marked by their super thick curly coats that look like sheep’s wool!
They look like they just got a fresh perm!
They’re definitely making the ’80s hairdo cool again.
These cats must belong in Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters, as they are the result of a natural genetic mutation back in 1987.
The breeder, Jeri Newman, noticed that one cat found at an animal shelter had a curly coat, and so she bred her out of curiosity.
She found that the trait was quite strong, as the cat, Miss DePesto, had produced three curly-coated kittens out of the six she had birthed!
So amazing.
Thus, the Selkirk Rex was born.
Selkirk coming from Jeri’s stepfather’s name, and Rex meaning curly.
They were crossbred with an assortment of different breeds, so they all have their own unique markings, colors, and sizes.
They are honestly super cute, and I bet they’re the absolute cuddliest!
If you choose to own one, just be aware that you will have to comb them multiple times a day due to their dense, curly coat.
But I bet it’s so worth it to have one of these as your best furry friend!
Just look at this cutie!
These cats are slowly turning me into a cat person. Slowly, I said.
