Fluffy curls of “Poodle” cats will make you swoon for kitties all over again
Selkirk Rex is a relatively new breed of cats.
It goes back to 1987, when a feral cat in Montana gave birth to five kittens, one of which had thick, curly hair. The little kitten impressed breeder Jeri Newman, who adopted her and named her Miss DePesto.
When it was Miss DePesto’s time to have babies, Newman found out that three of her kittens were born with the same kind of hair, while the other three had the normal straight coat of domestic cats. It was clear that this was a new breed and, of course, it needed a name. Newman decided to name it Selkirk as a tribute to her stepfather. In fact, the Selkirk Rex is the only breed named after a human!
Now that we know the background of the breed, shall we move on to the fun part? We have collected and are presenting to you the 20 cutest Selkirk Rex cats out there! Let’s take a look!
1. Cuteness By Four
Yep! We’re hitting you hard in the cuteness category right outta the gate with these cute, curly critters. Look at those faces! Don’t lie. You want them all.
2. Babies
Aw! How cute are these curly beans? They look so vulnerable and in need of a hug!
3. Who Likes Baths?
This kitty doesn’t look very happy in the bathtub. “I need some privacy, hooman!”
4. Napping
Oh this fluffball is enjoying his well deserved nap! Who wouldn’t love to be holding it in their arms?
5. Bird-watching
Everyone knows cats love watching birds. This curly-haired sweetie is definitely fantasizing about catching one!
6. Pet Me
This kitty is obviously asking for belly rubs! Who can say no to such a cutie?
7. Piercing Eyes
Is it just us or is this cat looking straight into our souls? Anyway, it’s still lovely!
8. Daydreaming
Cats can be so romantic sometimes… looking out of the window, dreaming about… catching mice!
9. It’s Not What You Think!
“Seriously, hooman! I thought one of your goldfish was drowning and I just wanted to help!”
10. Bored
This beauty doesn’t want to do anything today. Just sit on the sofa and maybe watch some TV.
11. I Spy
I’m not looking at you- are you looking at me, hooman? How dare you!
12. Still A Cat
Listen! Selkirk cats may be fluffier than other breeds, but they’re still cats and there’s nothing they enjoy more than a good old box!
13. Chameleon
Is it a cat? A doormat? A blanket? No one can say for sure!
14. Let The Sunshine In
It always feels really good to enjoy the sun, right? Kitty looks happy!
15. Tired
Fluffy kitty is tired, let her nap on her cat tree! Do not disturb!
16. Yet Another One?
Kitty is tired of posing for photos. She’s beautiful and she knows it, just let her be!
17. Twins
These two adorable besties look like twins! Can you tell them apart?
18. Making New Friends
Mr. Sock Monkey and the Selkirk are making new friends in the quarantine! Good job!
19. New Version
Don’t these two look like a new, more curly-haired version of the Grumpy Cat?
20. Peek-A-Boo
Kitty is in the mood for games- you’d better play with her, too! She looks awfully vicious!
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