Curly or wavy, curl is preferred. The feel to the touch is unique among Rex breeds. It has a springy, textured feel. It is not wiry. The feel to the touch in degree of softness may vary among individual cats. The coat should be loose and bouncy and should stand away from the body. A coat you can run your fingers through to the skin. The coat is light and airy enough to part with a breath. The coat will have an almost unkempt appearance (the “Gypsy Shag” look). Longest and tightest curls are in the ruff and base of ear. The coat may vary in length and fullness according to the season and maturity of the cat.

Curly or wavy. The feel to the touch is unique among Rex breeds. It has a springy, textured feel. It is not wiry. The feel to the touch in degree of softness may vary among individual cats. A spring coat texture standing away from the body with waves over most of the cat. Does not have a ruff or ringlets and the tail will be like a bottle-brush. At times this coat will part naturally down the middle of the back.