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The Ural Rex is a sweet lap cat who loves to cuddle with you.<\/strong> This Russian cat breed is very affectionate and loves to be with you. Where cats often have the reputation of being independent, the Ural Rex is an exception to this rule. They like to be in your company. Not only their inner self is striking, but also their appearance is striking. The Ural Rex is one of the few cat breeds with a curly coat. How that exactly came into being, and more, we tell you below. After reading this article you will know everything you need to know about the Ural Rex.<\/p>\n

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The origin: From Russia with Love<\/h2>\n

The name of the Ural Rex is a good indication of where this breed originates from. This Rex variety originates from the Ural region.<\/strong> Specifically, this is a mountain range that is often seen as the division between the European part of Russia and the Asian part of Russia. Many even characterize it as the separation between Europe and Asia. The size of this mountain range is considerable, as it runs from north to south. This area is known not only for its picturesque mountain peaks, but also for the many species of flora and fauna that can be found here.<\/p>\n

This is therefore a place where special species can arise. The Ural Rex as we know it now originates from the main stable of the Ural: Yekaterinburg. Since the 20’s these Rex cats were spotted in this area. They mainly lived in the wild and at that time no attempts were made to breed with this breed. This changed when the Russian domestic cat Mura had three kittens in 1988, two of which had a curly coat. The male, Vasilij, is the progenitor of all Ural Rex cats of today. Ural Rex cats are still often paired with Russian domestic cats. Attempts to cross the Ural Rex with other Rex varieties did not result in cats with a curly coat. The Ural Rex is recognized by the WCF as a cat breed.<\/p>\n

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The character: sweet and affectionate<\/h2>\n

In everything the Ural Rex is incredibly sweet. They love to be with you, and they don’t mind being cuddled and petted by you a lot. The more, the better. The Ural Rex is a typical lap cat.<\/strong> In addition, this cat breed can be typified as gentle and affectionate. Where many cat breeds are more independent, this is not the case with the Ural Rex. They like to be with their owner.<\/p>\n

That is not to say that they do not like to be active. On the contrary, they like to play with the boss. By nature, they are very playful. In addition, their intelligence should not be underestimated. It depends per cat which combination comes up more, the soft and affectionate side or the more playful side. Often there is a combination of both. That is exactly what makes the Ural Rex so much fun.<\/p>\n

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Appearance: many variants<\/h2>\n

The beauty of the Ural Rex is that there are several variants to be found. Ural Rex cats are generally average in size, but there are also some smaller varieties available. Also, the length of the hair can vary a lot. There are so many short-haired and long-haired Ural Rex cats. More striking is the fact that the coat of this cat breed is curly. <\/strong>This does not occur very often in cats and is mainly limited to the various Rex breeds that exist at the moment.<\/p>\n

The curly coat immediately catches the eye, but overall, the appearance of the Ural Rex looks good. The head of this cat is wedge shaped. The muzzle has a nice definition, partly thanks to the distinction cheekbones. The eyes do not have a fixed colour. They have an oval shape, and they stand wide apart. The ears can be medium to large and they stand upright. The Ural Rex is an elegant cat. They are not very muscular, but that doesn’t mean that this breed doesn’t like to move. Below we will tell you more about the special coat of this cat breed.<\/p>\n

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The coat colour and coat patterns of the Ural Rex<\/h2>\n

It has been mentioned many times, but the curly coat is the most striking feature of the Ural Rex. Whether the coat has short hair, long hair or something in between, the coat covers the entire body.<\/strong> The curls are nicely separated from each other. In addition, there is a double coat, including undercoat and outer coat. Considering where this cat breed comes from, this is not surprising. The Oerol area is large, but especially in winter it will be quite cold everywhere. In the southern part it can still get quite warm in the summer, but in the northern part you will not find tropical temperatures. An undercoat is therefore a necessity for a cat from this region.<\/p>\n

With the Ural Rex cats many coat types are allowed. Exceptions to this rule are Chocolate, Cinnamon, Lila, Fawn and their corresponding dilutions. In addition, a Ticking, a Tabby or a Burmese pattern is not allowed. The following basic colours are therefore possible:<\/p>\n