Birman vs Devon Rex Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Birman	Devon Rex
Origins	France	United Kingdom
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Group	Crossbreed	Mutation
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Birman vs Devon Rex Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Birman or Devon Rex cat?	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Birman or Devon Rex cat?	Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 5 - 8 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Birman and Devon Rex coats?	Long Hair	Short
Hair Color and Pattern	Red Blue Seal Chocolate Lilac Cream	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Eye Color	Blue	Gold Blue Odd
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set

Birman vs Devon Rex Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	Moderate	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Birman or Devon Rex?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Birman cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Devon Rex cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Birman or Devon Rex?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

Birman vs Devon Rex Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Trainability	Moderately Trainable: Birman cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.	Moderately Trainable: Devon Rex cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Birman or Devon Rex?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Birman or Devon Rex?	Affectionate	Highly interactive
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Birman cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Devon Rex cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Birman vs Devon Rex?	High: Birman cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Devon Rex cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Birman or Devon Rex?	The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Devon Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Birman or Devon Rex?	Very dog-friendly: Birman owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Devon Rex owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Birman vs Devon Rex?	Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Devon Rex is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Birman or Devon Rex?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Birman or Devon Rex?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Birman or Devon Rex?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Birman vs Devon Rex Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma	Pixie cat, Alien cat, Poodle cat

Birman vs Devon Rex Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do Birman cats live longer than Devon Rex?	14-15 years	10-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Birman vs Devon Rex cat?	The Birman cat has an average energy level.	The Devon Rex cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Birman or Devon Rex?	No Birman cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Devon Rex cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Birman vs Devon Rex?	High Birmans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Devon Rexs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Corneal Dermoid Congenital Hypotrichosis	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Patellar Luxation Hereditary Myopathy

Birman vs Devon Rex Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Birman vs Devon Rex cat?	$700 to $1500	$1200 to $1800

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