What is a polecat?
A polecat is not a cat, or a pole. It is a nocturnal European weasel.
“Even though the Devon Rex and Cornish Rex both have curly coats, their curls come from different genes. When breeders crossed the two, the kittens had straight hair.”
Reference: Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
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Where was the Devon Rex discovered?
The Devon Rex was discovered in 1960 in Buckfastleigh, Devon, England, when Beryl Cox found a curly-coated kitten named Kirlee in a litter.
What colors do Labrador Retrievers come in?
The AKC recognizes only three Labrador Retriever colors: black, yellow, and chocolate. "Fox red" Labs are technically a dark shade of yellow, and "silver" Labs aren't accepted under the breed standard.