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Burmese vs Devon Rex vs Bengal Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Burmese vs Devon Rex vs Bengal" Compare Burmese and Devon Rex. Which is better: Burmese or Devon Rex or Bengal?
Name Burmese Devon Rex Bengal
OriginsThailand flagThailand United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom United States flagUnited States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Natural Mutation Crossbreed
Popularity Rank21712
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Burmese Cat Pixie cat, Alien cat, Poodle cat Bengal Cat
Price
Which one is cheaper, Burmese vs Devon Rex vs Bengal cat?
$1000 to $1500 $1200 to $1800 $1800 to $3000
Cost Of Ownership Low Moderate High
Breed Recognition No data available The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) 		The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

Burmese vs Devon Rex vs Bengal Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Burmese or Devon Rex or Bengal cat?
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.
Large
The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, Burmese or Devon Rex or Bengal?
Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 5 - 8 pounds Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds
Bite ForceWeak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type Semi-cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
 Lithe
Devon Rex are very slender and lightweight, often appearing delicate.
 Substantial
Bengal are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Large
Pointed
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set
Eye Color Gold
Green 		Gold
Blue
Odd 		Gold
Green
Hair Color and Pattern Blue
Sable
Champagne
Platinum 		All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint. Spotted or marbled patterns in brown, silver, snow, and blue.
Coat
What is the difference between Burmese, Devon Rex and Bengal coats?
Short Hair Short Sleek, Glossy
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Medium Medium
Musculature Solid Lean Robust
Head Shape Round Triangular Triangular
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Oval Large and Prominent Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Medium
Nose Structure Convex Concave Concave
Neck Length Medium Medium Medium
Fur Texture Short
Dense 		Soft
Curled 		Soft
Curled
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
High
High
Bone Structure Fine Sturdy Slender
Fine
Tail Length Long and Tapered Whip-like Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns Active
Less Sleep 		Average Average

Burmese vs Devon Rex vs Bengal Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span Long, highly social and focused Moderate, playful and curious Long, highly active and curious
Guarding Instinct Low Low High
Protection Instincts Low Low High
Climbing Ability Moderate High High
Jumping Ability Good Excellent Excellent
Swimming Ability Poor Poor Good
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability Moderate Moderate Good

Burmese vs Devon Rex vs Bengal Health Comparison

Litter Size 4-6 Kittens 2-4 Kittens 1-3 Kittens
Special Needs Social
Affectionate
Moderate grooming 		Affectionate
Requires attention 		Active
Intelligent
Requires stimulation
Breeding Requires experienced breeders, small litter size Requires experienced breeders, small litter size Requires experienced breeders, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, balanced diet Balanced diet High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance High High High
Noise Sensitivity Moderate Low Low
Genetic Diversity Low Low Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes
High sensitivity
High sensitivity
Very high sensitivity
Food Motivation Low Low High
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Three times a day Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level Moderate Low High
Exercise Needs High Medium Low
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Burmese or Devon Rex or Bengal?
15-16 years 10-15 years 12-16 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Burmese vs Devon Rex vs Bengal cat?
The Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
The Devon Rex cat has a very high energy level.
The Bengal cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Burmese or Devon Rex or Bengal?
Yes
Burmese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Yes
Devon Rex cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Yes
Bengal cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Burmese vs Devon Rex vs Bengal?
High
Burmeses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
High
Devon Rexs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
High
Bengals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems Diabetes Mellitus
Hypokalemia
Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome (FOPS) 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Patellar Luxation
Hereditary Myopathy 		Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD)
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Climate Temperate Temperate Hot
Cold Tolerance High Medium Low
Heat Tolerance High Medium Low
Breeding Difficulty Easy Medium Medium

Burmese vs Devon Rex vs Bengal Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Talkative and loud Playful and high-pitched meows Variety of sounds including chirps and meows
Interaction With Other Pets Excellent, very social and affectionate Excellent, very social and friendly Good, but may be dominant
Facial Expression People-oriented and energetic Mischievous and affectionate Alert and playful
Tail Behavior Energetic tail movements Playful and mischievous tail movements Quick tail flicks when excited
Explorer Instincts Moderate High High
Attention Needs High High High
Protectiveness Low Low High
Territoriality Low Low High
Independence Low Moderate High
Response To Commands High High High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High Moderate
Hunting Drive High High High
Play Style Active
Social
Playful 		Active
Social
Playful 		Active
Curious
Playful
Escape Tendencies High High High
Curiosity High High High
Hunting Skills Moderate ⏺️ Moderate ⏺️ High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior High High High
Aggression Level Moderate Low Moderate
Training Difficulty Easy Easy Moderate
Agility High High High
Travel Compatibility High Medium Medium
Activity
Highly Active
Moderately Active
Low Active
Compatibility With Other Animals High
Friendly
Tolerant 		Playful
Medium 		Low
Independent
Household Noise Tolerance High Medium Low
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. Burmese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Devon Rex are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Bengal are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability
Average Trainability: Burmese cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.
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.
Highly Trainable: Bengal cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.
Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, Burmese or Devon Rex or Bengal?
Yes
This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Yes
This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
No
This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Temperament
Which one has a better personality, Burmese or Devon Rex or Bengal?
Curious Highly interactive Active
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Burmese 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.
Bengal cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Burmese vs Devon Rex vs Bengal?
High: Burmese 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.
High: Bengal cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Burmese or Devon Rex or Bengal?
The Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Devon Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Bengal cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Burmese or Devon Rex or Bengal?
Very dog-friendly: Burmese 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.
Very dog-friendly: Bengal owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Burmese vs Devon Rex vs Bengal?
Outstanding: Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Devon Rex is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Bengal is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Burmese or Devon Rex or Bengal?
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Burmese or Devon Rex or Bengal?
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Burmese or Devon Rex or Bengal?
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
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.

Burmese vs Devon Rex vs Bengal Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Low Low Low
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareHigh High High
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Burmese or Devon Rex or Bengal?
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Burmese coat in good condition.
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Devon Rex cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Bengal coat in good condition.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Burmese or Devon Rex or Bengal?
Minimal
This cat breed sheds much less than the average.
Minimal
This cat breed sheds much less than the average.
Moderate
This cat breed is of average shedding.

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