Cornish Rex vs British Shorthair vs Selkirk Rex Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Cornish Rex	British Shorthair	Selkirk Rex
Origins	United Kingdom	United Kingdom	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Mutation	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	13	3	20
Reviews	1	0	0
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Corn Rex Cat	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica	Shepherd Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Cornish Rex vs British Shorthair vs Selkirk Rex cat?	$800 to $1200	$1,500 to $3,000	$800 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Cornish Rex Breed Club	The International Cat Association (TICA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Cornish Rex vs British Shorthair vs Selkirk Rex Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Cornish Rex or British Shorthair or Selkirk Rex cat?	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.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Cornish Rex or British Shorthair or Selkirk Rex?	Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds	Male: 11 - 16 pounds, Female: 6 - 12 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	Lithe Cornish Rex are very slender and lightweight, often appearing delicate.	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Green	Gold Copper	Gold Copper
Hair Color and Pattern	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat What is the difference between Cornish Rex, British Shorthair and Selkirk Rex coats?	Short Hair	Short Hair	Long
Leg Lenght	Long	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Slender	Muscular	Solid
Head Shape	Triangular	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Round	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Long and Narrow	Button	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Soft Curled	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Robust	Sturdy
Tail Length	Whip-like	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Average	Active Less Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Cornish Rex vs British Shorthair vs Selkirk Rex Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Moderate, playful and affectionate	Long, enjoys calm activities	Moderate, playful and affectionate
Guarding Instinct	Low	High	Moderate
Protection Instincts	Low	High	Moderate
Climbing Ability	High	Moderate	Moderate
Jumping Ability	Excellent	Moderate	Moderate
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Moderate	Moderate	Poor

Cornish Rex vs British Shorthair vs Selkirk Rex Health Comparison

Litter Size	3-5 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate Requires attention	Low maintenance Independent	Affectionate Moderate grooming
Breeding	Requires careful selection, moderate litter size	Easy to breed, large litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	High protein, wet food	Low fat, high protein
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	High	Moderate	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Moderate	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	High	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	High	Moderate	Low
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Cornish Rex or British Shorthair or Selkirk Rex?	11-14 years	12-17 years	14-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Cornish Rex vs British Shorthair vs Selkirk Rex cat?	The Cornish Rex cat has a very high energy level.	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.	The Selkirk Rex cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Cornish Rex or British Shorthair or Selkirk Rex?	Yes Cornish Rex cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No British Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Selkirk Rex cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Cornish Rex vs British Shorthair vs Selkirk Rex?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Patellar Luxation Hereditary Myopathy	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Easy	Medium

Cornish Rex vs British Shorthair vs Selkirk Rex Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and high-pitched meows	Soft and gentle meows	Quiet and gentle meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and friendly	Good, calm and tolerant	Good, playful and friendly
Facial Expression	Lively and affectionate	Calm and easygoing	Patient and loving
Tail Behavior	Curly tail with expressive movements	Gentle swaying when calm	Patient and loving tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	High	Low	Moderate
Protectiveness	Low	High	Moderate
Territoriality	Low	High	Moderate
Independence	Moderate	High	Moderate
Response To Commands	High	Moderate	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	Moderate	Moderate
Play Style	Active Social Playful	Playful Gentle Calm	Social Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	High	Low	Moderate
Curiosity	High	Moderate	Moderate
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	Moderate	Moderate
Aggression Level	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	High	Moderate	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	Low	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	Energetic Explorer. Cornish Rex are extremely playful and energetic.	Balanced Playmate. British Shorthair have a balanced playfulness.	Active Adventurer. Selkirk Rex are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Highly Trainable: Cornish Rex cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.	Moderately Trainable: British Shorthair cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.	Challenging to Train: Selkirk Rex cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Cornish Rex or British Shorthair or Selkirk 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, Cornish Rex or British Shorthair or Selkirk Rex?	Affectionate	Affectionate	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Cornish Rex cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	British Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Selkirk Rex cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Cornish Rex vs British Shorthair vs Selkirk Rex?	High: Cornish Rex cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	Average to High: British Shorthair cats are highly affectionate cats.	High: Selkirk Rex cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Cornish Rex or British Shorthair or Selkirk Rex?	The Cornish Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Selkirk Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Cornish Rex or British Shorthair or Selkirk Rex?	Very dog-friendly: Cornish Rex owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: British Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Selkirk Rex owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Cornish Rex vs British Shorthair vs Selkirk Rex?	Outstanding: Cornish Rex is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Selkirk Rex cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Cornish Rex or British Shorthair or Selkirk Rex?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Cornish Rex or British Shorthair or Selkirk Rex?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Cornish Rex or British Shorthair or Selkirk 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.	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.

Cornish Rex vs British Shorthair vs Selkirk Rex Grooming Comparison

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

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