Maintaining the curl and coat is the same as with any longhair cat combing and brushing before bathing. However, too much combing and brushing after the bath will straighten the hairs and the curl is not as obvious. Shampoos that don t coat the hair but leave it silky and clean are the best to allow the hairs to curl. Spritzing with water between rings will bring out the curl better when showing. Currently there are not many curly pets available most curly cats, especially females, are in breeding programs.
Males are usually more readily available and make wonderful, affectionate pets.
If you get a chance to see a Selkirk Rex, ask if you can touch it. Most exhibitors of Selkirks will allow a touch, since to feel the coat is to appreciate the breed. Usually breeders make available kittens between twelve and sixteen weeks of age. After twelve weeks, kittens have had their basic inoculations and developed the physical and social stability needed for a new environment, showing, or being transported by air. There are CFA clubs devoted to the promotion, protection and preservation of the Selkirk Rex breed.