# Selkirk Rex

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## Basic Information
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Species | Cat |
| Origin | United States |
| Size Category | Medium |

## Vital Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight Range | 3–7.5 kg |
| Height Range | 22–30 cm |
| Lifespan | 10–20 years |
| Puppy/Kitten Stage Ends | 12 months |
| Senior Age Threshold | 10 years |

## Puppy/Kitten Development
- **Neonatal Weight**: 200–625 g

## Adult Preventive Care
- **Exercise Needs**: 20 min/day

## Health Predispositions
| Condition | Onset Stage | Risk | Hereditary | Screening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) | adult | medium | Yes | Yes |
| Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) | adult | medium | Yes | Yes |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) | kitten | low | Yes | Yes |
| Hip Dysplasia | adult | low | Yes | No |

## Obesity Management
- **Risk Level**: medium
- **Ideal BCS**: 5/9
- **Daily Activity Target**: 20 minutes

## Breeding & Genetics
- **Litter Size**: 3–5
- **Dystocia Risk**: low
- **CHIC Required Tests**: PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease), PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy)

## Behavioral Ethogram
- **Locomotion**: walking, moderate jumping, climbing cat trees, relaxed pacing
- **Social**: following owners, greeting strangers, peaceful coexistence with other pets, gentle play
- **Comfort**: purring, kneading, sleeping on laps, slow blinking, stretching
- **Stress/Displacement**: hiding, excessive grooming, vocalizing, avoiding interaction
- **Breed-Specific**: seeking laps for cuddling, gentle head bunting, relaxed lounging, tolerant handling

## Vocalization Baseline
- **Types**: soft meows, purring, gentle trills
- **Tendency**: low

## Emotional Wellbeing
- **Anxiety Proneness**: low
- **Top Triggers**: prolonged isolation, loud noises, sudden environmental changes
- **Calming Interventions**: provide lap time, gentle petting, quiet environment, interactive play, puzzle toys
- **Cognitive Dysfunction Risk**: low

## AI Communication Decoding
- **AI-Trainable Signals**: Relaxed body posture, slow blinking, soft eye contact, loose curly coat texture, tail up with relaxed tip, kneading paws
- **Context-Dependent Vocalizations**: placid demeanor during handling, high tolerance for cuddling, low reactivity to typical stressors

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