We are breeders of the Selkirk Rex Cat. We are a small family breeder and only have one or two litters a year. We are a FIV/Felv negative household and PKD negative. Our next litters are due in 2008. 

I have always had cats right from the moment I was born and have previously shown Orientals and also Balinese and Bengal  cats.   We have had a break from showing  due to family commitments  even though we still have my Orientals and Bengals.

The Selkirk Rex is a new venture having fallen in love with the breed. We came on this cat purely by accident in looking for another BSH (British short hair) for my brother who had recently lost his.  I noticed that several breeders breeding the BSH were also breeding the Selkirk Rex. 

 I looked into and read up about the breed and they stole my heart and the rest as they say is history.  They have all the qualities of the breeds that are allowed as outcrosses until there is a large enough gene pool when all use of outcrosses will now longer be allowed.  Persians, Exotics and British shorthairs are currently allowed as outcrosses and the Selkirk coat owes much of its lovely soft plushness to the Persian cat.

The Selkirk Rex's coat, even the longhaired variety, requires little maintenance. An occasional bath followed by gentle combing once the cat dries will keep the fashionable "just got out of bed" look and remove loose hairs. Keep ears free of wax.

The feel of a Selkirk Rex coat is addictive, and the cats seem to know this. They love to participate in everything you do, provided you realize your obligation to pet them at the same time. Their relaxed personalities make them wonderful additions to families with other pets and older children.

They have a sweet disposition. They are playful without being wild, and loving without being demanding. They will expect to sleep on your bed. But with a little training they will allow you to share the pillow. 

The Selkirk Rex has two distinct coat types different from any other Rex cat. The shorthair coat features loose, random curls, while the longhair consists of cascading waves, almost ringlets. The body structure is more heavily boned with a more rounded head than a typical domestic cat. A distinctive, broad muzzle showcases the curly whiskers.

Many thanks to  Lisa Peterson of Trueblu cats for letting me have Trueblu Rockabilly, who is a real gem and also to Zoë Amarilli of  Amazolou cats, and Chris Hazel of Wyrewood who have both entrusted me with one of their  cats which I shall be showing and using as my foundation queens  in my  breeding programme.   If you are interested in a Selkirk Rex please look at my links page as there are breeders on there who may have kittens available.