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Adopting a Cornish Rex

Frequently asked questions about acquiring an Cornish Rex - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.

It costs around $75 to $150 to adopt a Cornish Rex. Conversely, buying a Cornish Rex from a breeder can be prohibitively expensive, costing somewhere in the $800 to $1,300 range.

The easiest way to adopt a Cornish Rex is through a rescue that specializes in Cornish Rex. A great place to start is starting a breed search on Adopt a Pet. The search will show you all the available Cornish Rex in your area.

Cornish Rex fun facts

Fun Facts:

The moniker Cornish Rex was chosen because the founding breed was created in Cornwall and the coat resembled the AstREX rabbit's fur.

The Cornish Rex breed was established by outcrossing to several other breeds to promote genetic diversity, the health of the breed, and a variety of colors and patterns.

The gene mutation that causes the curly coat in Devon Rexes is different than that of the Cornish Rex. Devon Rexes have guard hairs and they shed more.

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Cornish Rex Breed Guide

Before you adopt, learn everything about Cornish Rex types to temperament and health issues to popular Cornish Rex mixes in our Breed 101 Guides.