Sphynx And Devon Rex Duo Are Bringing Pawesome Style and Art To Instagram With A Dash Of Cattitude

Clementine and Olive are quite the dynamic duo!

Elana

• Published in Animal Stories
• August 15, 2021

We're going to tell you a tail of two cats today and don't be surprised if by the time we're through you're devoted, dedicated fans! After all, it's not easy to make it on social media, so to stand out takes a dose of creativity above and beyond.

Clementine and Olive are delivering those doses, heaping doses, actually, and if you haven't heard of them before today then you're in for a treat of catnip proportions. Their Instagram is lively, incredibly vibrant and colorful, and their sassy cattitude is the thing social media was practically designed for!

We reached out to their humans to get to know their story a little better and couldn't be more delighted to share the details with you right meow.

"Clemmy/Clementine is a 4 year old blue tortie sphynx and Olive is a 2 year old devon rex!"

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Sphynx cats and Devon Rex cats are birds of a feather, peas in a pod, and also same but different.

"The major difference between the two is that one of them has a coat and the other one is practically hairless. The Devon Rex is known for its' short hair and wavy coat. Whereas, the Sphynx is coat-free. This makes both the cats look wildly distinct from each other despite having the same build and facial structure."

The interesting thing about the Sphynx cat, that not everyone knows, is that most of them aren't technically totally hairless!

Sphynx cats have soft, leathery skin and usually some fine, soft hair. Some Sphynx cats, like Clemmy, are significantly fuzzy, though, too! Sphynx cats came into existence in the 1960's through selective breeding, as breeders were intentionally seeking the natural occurring genetic mutation of hairlessness.

Because Sphynx cats don't have traditional fur, their body temperature is harder to regulate. This is one of the reasons why it's so common to see Sphynx cats in clothes, it's actually quite helpful!

Of course for this utterly precious duo of kitties, fashion is a relevant factor (and one of the reasons we quickly found ourselves totally obsessed.)

"I call this my David Bowie Space Oddity Blue Outfit."

We asked Clementine's human how their journey as a family began:

"We had recently lost our beloved black cat, Scamp, to old age, and the following months made us realize just how much we missed having a cat around the house. We had always loved the sphynx breed, and decided to look into bringing one into our home."

They continued:

"We located a sphynx breeder a few hours away and got in contact with her, and after she shared pictures of her upcoming available kittens, it was love at first sight - the chipmunk cheeks and huge ears won our hearts immediately! we decided to make the road trip and the rest is history."

Devon Rex cats are known for their "slender bodies, wavy coat, and large ears," and also for their ability to learn tricks (but stubborn cattitude makes it difficult to teach them tricks, apparently!)

Olive's Story:

"A few years later we felt that Clemmy needed a friend, and once again, we were completely taken with the devon rex breed and their pixie-esque appearance. I belonged to a “retired breeders” page on facebook, and happened to stumble across a beautiful 5 pound girl with BIG blue eyes named Lacey who immediately stole our hearts."

They continued:

"I contacted the breeder, expressed interest, and after a trip to the vet for our little girl, we were told she was ours. After yet another 12 hour road trip - 6 hours there and 6 hours back - we met the second love of our life, the little angel we decided to re-name as Olive. and so, she became Olive the other love!"

How cute is the nick name "Olive the other love?"

Of course we always want to know so much more about cats and their stories, especially their purrsonalities!

"Clemmy is a rather calm, chill girl - she is more than content to sit on the front porch all day with her mom and bask in the sun, or lay in her favorite window bed and watch the birds and the squirrels. She absolutely loves her exercise wheel and can be heard all throughout the day running on it and meowing until someone comes and praises her for her form LOL!"

And Olive the other love?

"Olive, on the other hand, is a sparky, fiery little menace who somehow manages to find her way into everything while still looking utterly adorable. She is constantly catapulting herself on top of the refrigerator, the cabinets, the dining room table, and anything else she can possibly reach."

They continued:

"She’s our little “wild child,” so to speak, who loves her catnip, her toys, and her nightly playtime, where she runs up the stairs with a toy in her mouth and meows loudly until someone wakes up and plays with her, or until she tires herself out."

"They both are harness-trained and go for walks regularly, and they LOVE their car rides to Starbucks and the pet store!"

"She has brought me soooo sooo much joy. I adore her like no other pet I’ve ever owned."

"Clemmy is addicted to temptation cat treats and has a very refined palate..."

"...while Olive will quite literally eat anything and everything you put in front of her, and then some - she likes to steal everyone else’s food, too."

As we mentioned, Sphynx cats are a common breed to wear clothes, but cat fanatics don't always understand the relationships these breeds have with clothes. Clementine and Olive's family, though, they know what's up! They were more than happy and comfortable explaining more about why these adorable cats are usually dressed so well!

"I started dressing Clemmy as soon as we brought her home, seeing as she would shiver when the AC was on, and when the weather got colder. I was obsessed with her cuteness and joined several facebook sphynx groups when someone suggested starting an Instagram to share her cuteness with the world!"

They continued:

"I took their advice and started posting her pictures on Instagram daily, and soon discovered she was a natural in front of the camera - the kitty sure knows how to pose! I started feeling more and more creative and confident with my methods as the page grew more popular."

"I usually start with a certain “outfit” color scheme and work from there, putting things into place to match and setting things up as i go. I am just a woman with an iphone, and the top of their litter box is where I take most of their pictures."

"I tape different wrapping papers, fabrics, and table clothes and put them up behind the litter box, let the sun in through the window, then let the girls pose and do their little walk on the catwalk!"

These days, Clementine and Olive's photos get more creative and colorful as the days go by, and the humans that are blessed to care for them and share a life with them help make sure their purrsonalities shine through!

They're approaching 7,000 fans on Instagram, and we hope they do nothing but keep growing! They'r a-meow-zing.

Follow them on Instagram right meow!

Elana