Birman vs Lykoi vs Devon Rex Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Birman	Lykoi	Devon Rex
Origins	France	United States	United Kingdom
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Group	Crossbreed	Mutation	Mutation
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma	Werewolf cat, Wolf cat	Pixie cat, Alien cat, Poodle cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Birman vs Lykoi vs Devon Rex cat?	$700 to $1500	$1800 to $2000	$1200 to $1800
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	High	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Birman vs Lykoi vs Devon Rex Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Birman or Lykoi 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.	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Birman or Lykoi or Devon Rex?	Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 9 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 5 - 8 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Semi-foreign Lykoi have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Lithe Devon Rex are very slender and lightweight, often appearing delicate.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Blue	Gold Copper	Gold Blue Odd
Hair Color and Pattern	Red Blue Seal Chocolate Lilac Cream	Solid black roan coat with a unique "werewolf" appearance due to patchy hair coverage.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat What is the difference between Birman, Lykoi and Devon Rex coats?	Long Hair	Short Hair	Short
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Long	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Solid	Slender	Lean
Head Shape	Round	Triangular	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Round	Oval	Large and Prominent
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Straight	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Short Dense	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	Medium	High	High
Bone Structure	Sturdy	Robust	Sturdy
Tail Length	Plumed	Long and Tapered	Whip-like
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Average

Birman vs Lykoi vs Devon Rex Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Moderate, enjoys companionship	Moderate, curious and attentive	Moderate, playful and curious
Guarding Instinct	Low	Moderate	Low
Protection Instincts	Low	Moderate	Low
Climbing Ability	Moderate	High	High
Jumping Ability	Good	Moderate	Excellent
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate

Birman vs Lykoi vs Devon Rex Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Social Moderate grooming Gentle	Affectionate Moderate grooming	Affectionate Requires attention
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size
Dietary Preferences	Balanced diet	High protein, frequent meals	Balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Moderate	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Moderate	Low
Feeding Schedule	Two to three times a day	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Three times a day
Maintenance Level	Moderate	High	Low
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Birman or Lykoi or Devon Rex?	14-15 years	12-16 years	10-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Birman vs Lykoi vs Devon Rex cat?	The Birman cat has an average energy level.	The Lykoi cat has a very high energy level.	The Devon Rex cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Birman or Lykoi or Devon Rex?	No Birman cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Lykoi 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 Lykoi vs Devon Rex?	High Birmans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	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) Dental Problems Skin Diseases (due to the unique coat)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Patellar Luxation Hereditary Myopathy
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Medium

Birman vs Lykoi vs Devon Rex Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and quiet meows	Quiet and curious sounds	Playful and high-pitched meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very sociable	Good, enjoys social interaction	Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression	Gentle and affectionate	Unique and curious	Mischievous and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Soft tail movements	Unique and curious tail movements	Playful and mischievous tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	High	High
Attention Needs	Moderate	High	High
Protectiveness	Low	Moderate	Low
Territoriality	Low	Moderate	Low
Independence	Low	High	Moderate
Response To Commands	Moderate	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Low	High	High
Play Style	Social Playful Gentle	Active Curious Playful	Active Social Playful
Escape Tendencies	Low	High	High
Curiosity	Moderate	High	High
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	Low	High	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Low	Low
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Easy
Agility	Moderate	High	High
Travel Compatibility	High	Medium	Medium
Activity	Moderately Active	Moderately Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Playful Medium	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Balanced Playmate. Birman have a balanced playfulness.	Active Adventurer. Lykoi are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Devon Rex are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
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.	Difficult to Train: Lykoi cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.	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 Lykoi or Devon Rex?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Birman or Lykoi or Devon Rex?	Affectionate	Active	Highly interactive
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Birman cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Lykoi 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 Lykoi vs Devon Rex?	High: Birman cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	Average to High: Lykoi cats are highly affectionate cats.	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 Lykoi or Devon Rex?	The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Lykoi 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 Lykoi or Devon Rex?	Very dog-friendly: Birman owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Dog-friendly: Lykoi cats generally get on well with dogs.	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 Lykoi vs Devon Rex?	Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Lykoi is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Devon Rex is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Birman or Lykoi or Devon Rex?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	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 Lykoi or Devon Rex?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	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 Lykoi 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.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Birman vs Lykoi vs Devon Rex Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	Low	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Moderate	Moderate	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Birman or Lykoi 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 Lykoi 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 Lykoi or Devon Rex?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	High If you're looking for a cat that won't leave a trail of fur everywhere they go, you might want to rethink your choice of pet.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

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