Tennessee Rex
Body TypeMedium
CoatShort/Curly
Weight4 kg
Life Span12-15
OriginUnited States
TemperamentAffectionate, Easygoing, Curious
Colors & PatternsVarious colors and patterns
About the Tennessee Rex
A rex mutation discovered in 2004 in a Tennessee barn cat named Sparkle, producing a soft wavy coat often with a satin sheen. The gene is recessive like the Cornish Rex mutation. Friendly, balanced, and easy to handle. Still a young and rare breed.
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