Unlike the tight marcel wave of a Cornish Rex coat or the soft waves of a Devon Rex, the Selkirk Rex coat has well-defined, individual curls that may be either short and slightly crisp or long, luxurious dreadlocks. Whatever the length, it’s a coat that demands to be felt and played with! With its round, luminous eyes and sweet expression, the Selkirk is an irresistible, touchable companion.

Selkirks tend to be more interactive than active. Their focus is on you and their idea of kitty heaven is a warm lap. They are most comfortable keeping all four feet on the floor but are quite capable of charging through the house chasing a toy. While not particularly vocal, they are very responsive to their owners, so if you start a conversation, they will “talk” back to you. They do well with children and other animals, however, children need to understand that the cat must be handled gently.