What is a polecat?
A polecat is not a cat, or a pole. It is a nocturnal European weasel.
“Devon Rex cats are playful and smart enough to learn tricks like fetch and walking on a leash, which is a big part of their reputation as a "monkey in a cat suit."”
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.
Which breed ranked second in Stanley Coren's dog intelligence rankings?
In psychologist Stanley Coren's 1994 book "The Intelligence of Dogs," the Poodle ranked as the second-smartest breed, behind only the Border Collie.