Another interesting breed was the Oregon Rex. This cat breed was acknowledged as a separate breed from other Rex types because their coat variations occurred from spontaneous genetic mutation.

Bred initially from Oregon barn cats with a "Rex" mutation for curly coats, the LaPerm cat breed is still best known for their distinctly textured coats. The original breeder called the cats ...

This unusual cat breed only appeared in 1982, so it is pretty new as far as cat breeds go. Each LaPerm rex cat has a slightly different coat. Their curls can be tight corkscrews or looser waves.

The Cornish Rex cat breed's most unique feature is a coat that lies in tight waves close to the skin that resembles a washboard. TICA's Director of Marketing & Business Development said: "This ...

New cat breed, Selkirk Rex, genetically different from other curly-haired cats. ScienceDaily. Retrieved June 1, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2012 / 10 / 121030161410.htm.