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Oil-style portrait of a curly-coated gray Devon Rex cat in a navy admiral's coat with gold epaulettes and laurel embroidery. 23 / 25

Big Ears, Bigger Eyes, and a Coat of Tight Silver Curls Commanding the Fleet

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Big ears, bigger eyes and a coat of tight silvery curls: this gray Devon Rex makes for one of the most striking admirals ever to command a fleet. The cat stares forward with piercing golden eyes beneath a faintly furrowed brow, every wave of fur on the head, cheeks and neck rendered in fine detail. The uniform is impeccable, a deep navy coat with heavy gold fringed epaulettes, rows of brass buttons and golden laurel embroidery climbing the high collar and lapels. The dark, crackled background makes the gold and those wide, dramatic ears stand out.

Devon Rex cats are known for their wavy, short coats, oversized ears and elfin faces. Their unusual fur is softer and thinner than many breeds, and they shed relatively little, though no cat is truly hypoallergenic. Devons are famously playful, curious and people-oriented, often described as having a dog-like personality. Many enjoy perching on shoulders and joining whatever their humans are doing. Because their coat is fine, they may feel the cold and seek out warm spots. Gentle grooming and ear cleaning, along with regular vet visits, keep these lively cats in top shape.

Naval admirals of the Napoleonic era wore some of the grandest uniforms of the period, with gold lace and epaulettes signaling rank at a glance.

This admiral seems ready to chart a course across the high seas, as long as the voyage includes a warm cabin and a sunny window.

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