GENERAL: The Devon Rex is a breed of unique
appearance. Its large eyes, sort muzzle, prominent
cheekbones, and huge, low-set ears create a characteristic
elfin look. A cat of medium fine frame, the Devon is well
covered with soft, wavy fur; the fur is of a distinctive
texture, as the mutation which causes its wavy coat is
cultivated in no other breed. The Devon is alert and active
and shows a lively interest in its
surroundings.HEAD: modified wedge. In the front
view, the wedge is delineated by a narrowing series of
three (3) distinct convex curves: outer edge of ears,
cheek-bones, and whisker pads. Face to be fullcheeked with
pronounced cheek bones and a whisker break. In profile,
nose with a strongly marked stop; forehead curving back to
a flat skull.
MUZZLE: short, well-developed.
Prominent whisker pads.
CHIN: strong,
well-developed.
EYES: large and wide set, oval in
shape, and sloping towards outer edges of ears. Color
should be clear, intense, and appropriate to coat
color.
EARS: strikingly large and set very low,
very wide at the base, so that the outside base of ear
extends beyond the line of the wedge. Tapering to rounded
tops and well covered with fine fur. With of without
ear tufts and/or ear-tip tufts.
BODY: hard and
muscular, slender, and of medium length. Broad in chest and
medium fine in boning. with medium fine but sturdy legs.
Carried high on the legs with the hind legs somewhat longer
than the front. Allowance to be made for larger size in
males, as long as good proportions are
maintained.
LEGS and PAWS: legs long and slim.
Paws small and oval, with five toes in front and four
behind.
TAIL: long, fine, and tapering, well
covered with short fur.
NECK: medium long and
slender.
COAT: Density: the cat is well covered
with fur, with the greatest density occurring on the back,
sides, tail, legs, face, and ears. Slightly less density is
permitted on the top of the head, neck, chest, and abdomen.
Bare patches are a fault in kittens and a serious fault in
adults; however the existence of down on the underparts of
the body should not be misinterpreted as bareness. Sparse
hair on the temples (forehead in front of the ears) is not
a fault.Texture:the coat is soft, fine, full-bodied,
and rexed (i.e., appearing to be without guard
hairs).Length: the coat is short on the back, sides,
upper legs, and tail. It is very short on the head, ears,
neck, paws, chest, and abdomen.Waviness: a rippled
wave effect should be apparent when the coat is smoothed
with one`s hand. The wave is most evident where the coat is
the longest, on the body and
tail.
PENALIZE:narrow, long, or domestic-type
short-hair head; small or high set ears; bushy tail;
straight or shaggy coat; bare patches.
DISQUALIFY:
extensive baldness, kinked or abnormal tail, incorrect
number of toes, crossed eyes. weak hind legs. Any evidence
of illness or poor health.