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Cornish Rex vs Devon Rex vs Oriental Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Cornish Rex vs Devon Rex vs Oriental" Compare Cornish Rex and Devon Rex. Which is better: Cornish Rex or Devon Rex or Oriental?
 
 
 
Name Cornish Rex Devon Rex Oriental
OriginsUnited Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom United States flagUnited States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Mutation Mutation Natural
Popularity Rank13716
Reviews100
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Corn Rex Cat Pixie cat, Alien cat, Poodle cat Oriental Shorthair
Price
Which one is cheaper, Cornish Rex vs Devon Rex vs Oriental cat?
$800 to $1200 $1200 to $1800 $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)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) 		No data available

Cornish Rex vs Devon Rex vs Oriental Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Cornish Rex or Devon Rex or Oriental 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.
Small
The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, Cornish Rex or Devon Rex or Oriental?
Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 5 - 8 pounds Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds
Bite ForceWeak 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 Lithe
Cornish Rex are very slender and lightweight, often appearing delicate.
 Lithe
Devon Rex are very slender and lightweight, often appearing delicate.
 Foreign (Oriental)
Oriental have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.
Ear Shape Large
Pointed
Wide-set 		Large
Pointed
Wide-set 		Large
Pointed
Wide-set
Eye Color Green Gold
Blue
Odd 		Green
Hair Color and Pattern All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint. All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint. All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat
What is the difference between Cornish Rex, Devon Rex and Oriental coats?
Short Hair Short Short Hair
Leg Lenght Long Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Medium Medium
Musculature Slender Lean Muscular
Head Shape Triangular Triangular Triangular
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Almond-shaped Large and Prominent Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Medium
Nose Structure Long and Narrow Concave Straight
Neck Length Medium Medium Medium
Fur Texture Soft
Curled 		Soft
Curled 		Soft
Curled
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
High
High
Bone Structure Slender
Fine 		Sturdy Robust
Tail Length Whip-like Whip-like Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns Average Average Calm
More Sleep

Cornish Rex vs Devon Rex vs Oriental Special Abilities Comparison

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

Cornish Rex vs Devon Rex vs Oriental Health Comparison

Litter Size 3-5 Kittens 2-4 Kittens 2-4 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
Requires attention 		Affectionate
Requires attention 		Affectionate
Moderate grooming
Breeding Requires careful selection, moderate litter size Requires experienced breeders, small litter size Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, wet food Balanced diet Low fat, high fiber
Solo Time Tolerance High High High
Noise Sensitivity High Low Low
Genetic Diversity Low Low Low
Sensitivity To Changes
High sensitivity
High sensitivity
High sensitivity
Food Motivation Low Low Low
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Three times a day Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level High Low Low
Exercise Needs Medium Medium Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Cornish Rex or Devon Rex or Oriental?
11-14 years 10-15 years 12-14 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Cornish Rex vs Devon Rex vs Oriental cat?
The Cornish Rex cat has a very high energy level.
The Devon Rex cat has a very high energy level.
The Oriental cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Cornish Rex or Devon Rex or Oriental?
Yes
Cornish Rex 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
Oriental cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Cornish Rex vs Devon Rex vs Oriental?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Devon Rexs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
High
Orientals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Patellar Luxation
Hereditary Myopathy 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Patellar Luxation
Hereditary Myopathy 		Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Asthma
Climate Temperate Temperate Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Breeding Difficulty Medium Medium Medium

Cornish Rex vs Devon Rex vs Oriental Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Soft and high-pitched meows Playful and high-pitched meows Loud and talkative
Interaction With Other Pets Excellent, very social and friendly Excellent, very social and friendly Good, very social and playful
Facial Expression Lively and affectionate Mischievous and affectionate Vocal and affectionate
Tail Behavior Curly tail with expressive movements Playful and mischievous tail movements Vocal and affectionate tail movements
Explorer Instincts High High Moderate
Attention Needs High High High
Protectiveness Low Low Low
Territoriality Low Low Low
Independence Moderate Moderate High
Response To Commands High High High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive High High 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 High High
Aggression Level Moderate Low Low
Training Difficulty Easy Easy Easy
Agility High High High
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.
Active Adventurer. Devon Rex are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Oriental 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: 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.
Average Trainability: Oriental cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.
Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, Cornish Rex or Devon Rex or Oriental?
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 Devon Rex or Oriental?
Affectionate Highly interactive Energetic
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Cornish Rex 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.
Oriental cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Cornish Rex vs Devon Rex vs Oriental?
High: Cornish Rex 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: Oriental 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 Devon Rex or Oriental?
The Cornish Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Devon Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Oriental cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Cornish Rex or Devon Rex or Oriental?
Very dog-friendly: Cornish Rex 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: Oriental owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Cornish Rex vs Devon Rex vs Oriental?
Outstanding: Cornish Rex is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Devon Rex is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Oriental is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Cornish Rex or Devon Rex or Oriental?
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, Cornish Rex or Devon Rex or Oriental?
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
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, Cornish Rex or Devon Rex or Oriental?
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.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.

Cornish Rex vs Devon Rex vs Oriental Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Low Low Low
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareModerate High High
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Cornish Rex or Devon Rex or Oriental?
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Cornish Rex 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 Oriental coat in good condition.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Cornish Rex or Devon Rex or Oriental?
Minimal
This cat breed sheds much less than the average.
Minimal
This cat breed sheds much less than the average.
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.

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