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Selkirk Rex

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The Selkirk Rex is distinct from all other Rex breeds. Unlike the Devon Rex and Cornish Rex, the hair is of normal length and not partly missing. There are longhair and shorthair varieties. It differs from the LaPerm in that the Selkirk Rex coat is plusher and thicker. While the LaPerm gene is a simple dominant, the Selkirk gene (Se) acts as an incomplete dominant; incompletely dominant, allele pairs produce three possible genotypes and phenotypes: heterozygous cats (Sese) may have a fuller coat that is preferred in the show ring, while homozygous cats (SeSe) may have a tighter curl and less coat volume. The Selkirk Rex originated in Montana, USA in 1987, with a litter born to a rescued cat. The only unusually coated kitten in the litter was ultimately placed with breeder, Jeri Newman, who named her Miss DiPesto (after a curly-haired character in the TV series Moonlighting played by Allyce Beasley). This foundation cat was bred to a black Persian male, producing three Selkirk Rex and t
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How do you get pet cat insurance ?

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Do you need pet insurance for cats? What does cat insurance cover? Is prescription cat food covered? How does cat insurance work? How much does cat insurance cost per month?Buying pet insurance can seem confusing. There are more than 20 companies offering pet insurance in North America at the time of writing with more additions and other companies shutting down on a regular basis. It's nearly impossible to understand what each company has to offer and how it differs. Each company builds its plans differently enough that it is extremely difficult to compare "apples". To get pet insurance - all you need is to get an eligible cat. Some cats are eligible of any age and other companies have age restrictions. To get pet insurance for your cat - it's very simple. Either call or go to the website of the pet insurance company that you are interested in and sign up. It will determine your eligibility. You will need to decide what level of coverage you want which may include c
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