Question regarding Devon Rexes

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I have a neighbor who loves cats..but is highly allergic to them. She has heard that Devon Rexes are a good breed for those with allergies due to the fact that they have very short fur. Can any devon rex breeders give me an idea whether that is true or not?

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I don't know much about Rex cats but does your neighbor have a yard? If so she might make a great outdoor home for a couple of ferals who need to be relocated. You might mention that to her.
 
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some cats cause minimal reaction ... for me they are the oriental breeds and bengals ... devon for some maybe
 
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I have Cornish Rexes. I tell people that there is NO guarentee any of the rexes or even the sphynx would not affect allergies.

If she is highly allergic to cats, she probably will not be able to have any breed. Most people are allergic to the saliva and all cats wash themselves, so you'd still be allergic.

If she is insisting on a cat, she could contact a local breeder and explain the situation - they MAY allow her to either visit or have one of their cats as a trial period. I did that for a person who really wanted a kitten. Made the arrangement that they could keep the kitten for a week or so to see if there is a reaction (they had NO other pets, so it was safe). The poor daughter was STILL allergic to the kitten, and the mother tearfully returned him.

BTW devons do have a few guard hairs and will shed. Cornish are all undercoat and will shed less then Devons.
 
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Originally Posted by GoldenKitty45

I have Cornish Rexes. I tell people that there is NO guarentee any of the rexes or even the sphynx would not affect allergies.

If she is highly allergic to cats, she probably will not be able to have any breed. Most people are allergic to the saliva and all cats wash themselves, so you'd still be allergic.

If she is insisting on a cat, she could contact a local breeder and explain the situation - they MAY allow her to either visit or have one of their cats as a trial period. I did that for a person who really wanted a kitten. Made the arrangement that they could keep the kitten for a week or so to see if there is a reaction (they had NO other pets, so it was safe). The poor daughter was STILL allergic to the kitten, and the mother tearfully returned him.

BTW devons do have a few guard hairs and will shed. Cornish are all undercoat and will shed less then Devons.
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I would LOVE to see some pics of your c. rexs. They have always been a favorite of mine and never could find any, then I seen some ragdolls and said I would get one or the other some day, and a ragdoll came first, and so now im hooked, but would still like to have a cornish some day for a pet, or mabey raise some day. I had the chance once to get a devon, but it's not the same and I didn't feel it would be right to "settle" for some thing else. I have a pic of a womans ch show cornish, and it's the first I have EVER seen, HE is a male calico! He is absolutely beautiful, but I think I would like a black smoke (?) I think that's what they are called, or a white, mabey.
 
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Our scanner is broke right now, but do have a pic of 3 of my rexes together - black smoke, OE white and BE white. Will try and post pictures soon. Also have a few of rex babies from some of my earlier litters.
 
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Originally Posted by semiferal

I don't know much about Rex cats but does your neighbor have a yard? If so she might make a great outdoor home for a couple of ferals who need to be relocated. You might mention that to her.
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We live in a condo community so no yard.

GoldenKitty45....do you know any "reputable" rex breeders in the Virginia area that she could contact??

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My opinion: the Devon Rex is not more hypo allergenic than any other breed. During the 6 years I've had Devon Rex most allergic people that have visited me have reacted.

Some allergics tolerate Persians, some the Siamese and some people tolerate Devon Rex. The only way to find out is to try and I think people should look up the different breeds and see which one they're most interested in and start trying there. A lot of people buy a Devon Rex because they're supposed to be hypo allergenic and then they find out that they are allergic to the cat or they just can't stand the energy. A Devon Rex is a small package with TONS of energy and many people simply don't match well with a Devon Rex.
 
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You might try the Pettys - they live in VA (near Wash DC) but not sure if they would let you have a "test" kitty.

Do a search on the CFA website in Virginia/Maryland for breeders. I'm living in MN now and don't know who might still be breeding them. I know of 2 rex breeders in Baltimore area that may help you out.
 
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