Selkirk Rex — breed guide
Selkirk Rex — temperament, grooming, exercise, heat tolerance and care, from the Leash Life breed guide.
At a glance
- Group
- longhair
- Size
- Medium
- Weight
- 3–7 kg (7–15 lb)
- Life span
- 13–15 years
- Coat
- Loose, woolly curls
Living with a Selkirk Rex
- Low energy — happy with gentle daily exercise.
- Heavy grooming — frequent brushing and regular trims.
- Moderate shedding.
- Trainable with consistency.
- Quiet.
- Good with children.
- Gets along with other dogs.
- Generally content living with another cat.
- Suits apartment living, given its daily walks.
- A reasonable choice for a first-time owner.
- Average heat tolerance.
- Handles cold well.
Temperament
Patient · Cuddly · Mellow · Tolerant
Health to watch
- Polycystic kidney disease
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- Hip dysplasia
Owner-logged information shared via Leash Life is not veterinary advice; ask your vet about screening for these.
Questions people ask
Is a Selkirk Rex good with kids?
Generally yes. Selkirk Rexs are usually good with children when raised with them and given their own quiet space.
Is a Selkirk Rex good with other cats?
Usually yes. Selkirk Rexs generally settle well with another cat, given a proper introduction and their own food, bed and tray.
How much exercise does a Selkirk Rex need?
A gentle daily walk.
Can a Selkirk Rex handle hot weather?
About average — use normal hot-day sense.
Leash Life keeps a Selkirk Rex's day — walks, meals, meds, weight — in one shared feed for the whole household, and warns on the walk weather this breed can't take. Free to start.