Burmese vs Siamese vs Devon Rex Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Burmese	Siamese	Devon Rex
Origins	Thailand	Thailand	United Kingdom
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Mutation	Mutation
Popularity Rank	21	15	7
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Burmese Cat	Siam, Thai Cat	Pixie cat, Alien cat, Poodle cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Burmese vs Siamese vs Devon Rex cat?	$1000 to $1500	$600 to $1200	$1200 to $1800
Cost Of Ownership	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	No data available	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

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

Size Which is bigger, Burmese or Siamese or Devon Rex cat?	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.	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.
Weight Which is heavier, Burmese or Siamese or Devon Rex?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 11 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds	Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 5 - 8 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	No data available	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.	Foreign (Oriental) Siamese have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.	Lithe Devon Rex are very slender and lightweight, often appearing delicate.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	No data available	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Green	No data available	Gold Blue Odd
Hair Color and Pattern	Blue Sable Champagne Platinum	No data available	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat What is the difference between Burmese, Siamese and Devon Rex coats?	Short Hair	Short Hair	Short
Leg Lenght	Medium	Long	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Solid	Muscular	Lean
Head Shape	Round	Triangular	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Oval	Slanted	Large and Prominent
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Convex	Long and Narrow	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	Slender Fine	Sturdy
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Whip-like
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Average	Average

Burmese vs Siamese vs Devon Rex Special Abilities Comparison

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

Burmese vs Siamese vs Devon Rex Health Comparison

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

Burmese vs Siamese vs Devon Rex Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Talkative and loud	Very loud and talkative	Playful and high-pitched meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and affectionate	Good, very social and interactive	Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression	People-oriented and energetic	Vocal and social	Mischievous and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Energetic tail movements	Vocal and social tail movements	Playful and mischievous tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	High	High
Attention Needs	High	High	High
Protectiveness	Low	Moderate	Low
Territoriality	Low	High	Low
Independence	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	Moderate	High
Play Style	Active Social Playful	Active Social Playful	Active Social Playful
Escape Tendencies	High	High	High
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	Moderate	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Easy
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	High	Low	Medium
Activity	Highly Active	Highly Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	High Friendly Tolerant	High Friendly Tolerant	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Burmese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Siamese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Devon Rex 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.	Highly Trainable: Siamese cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.	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, Burmese or Siamese 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.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Burmese or Siamese or Devon Rex?	Curious	Active	Highly interactive
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Burmese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Siamese 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: Burmese vs Siamese vs Devon Rex?	High: Burmese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Siamese 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, Burmese or Siamese or Devon Rex?	The Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Siamese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Devon Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Burmese or Siamese or Devon Rex?	Very dog-friendly: Burmese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Siamese 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, Burmese vs Siamese vs Devon Rex?	Outstanding: Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Siamese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Devon Rex is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Burmese or Siamese or Devon Rex?	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 Siamese or Devon Rex?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Burmese or Siamese or Devon Rex?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Burmese vs Siamese vs Devon Rex 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 Care	High	High	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Burmese or Siamese or Devon Rex?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Burmese coat in good condition.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Siamese 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, Burmese or Siamese or Devon Rex?	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

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Burmese vs Siamese vs Devon Rex Cat Breed Comparison

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

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