People mix up the two Rex breeds, but the stay differs: a Selkirk is bigger, plusher and more laid back than a Devon.
The difference from a Devon Rex
The CFA lists the Selkirk Rex as medium to large with solid muscular bodies and heavy bone, with adult males weighing 12 to 15 pounds. Our Devon Rex page describes a smaller cat with a fragile, wavy coat. The Selkirk coat comes in shorthair and longhair, and the CFA says it demands to be felt and played with.
Coat care is fingers and a comb
The CFA says the curls are random and individual, that fingers can fluff them, and that a comb once or twice a month helps prevent mats; a hair pick helps separate clumps on longhairs. The longhair has a longer ruff and a plumy tail. Tell us if your cat has had mats.
Interactive more than active
The CFA lists the personality as quiet, more interactive than active, seeking warm laps and politely asking for attention. It says Selkirks are intelligent and playful, not especially vocal, and do well with children and other animals. A cat like that settles in the tower and waits for people to come by.
Health notes for the record
The CFA says Selkirks are known for robust good health and have no breed-specific concerns, though breeders screen for polycystic kidney disease, hip dysplasia and heart disease. If your cat takes any medication, give us the dose in writing. Medications are given at no extra charge.
What 10 nights cost
Ten nights for one Selkirk Rex is 10 x $35 = $350 on the 2026 rates. A second cat sharing the tower is $30 a night, so 10 nights is 10 x $30 = $300. Check-out is by 11:30 AM; afternoon pick-up is half of the nightly fee.
Paperwork
Rabies and FVRCP records must run through the last day, and the cat must be 16 weeks or older. House food is free, or bring your own in the original bag.