Cornish Rex vs Devon Rex vs Siberian Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Cornish Rex	Devon Rex	Siberian
Origins	United Kingdom	United Kingdom	Russia
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Mutation	Mutation	Natural
Popularity Rank	13	7	22
Reviews	1	0	1
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Corn Rex Cat	Pixie cat, Alien cat, Poodle cat	Moscow Semi-longhair, Siberian Forest Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Cornish Rex vs Devon Rex vs Siberian cat?	$800 to $1200	$1200 to $1800	$1200 to $2500
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)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)

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

Size Which is bigger, Cornish Rex or Devon Rex or Siberian 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, Cornish Rex or Devon Rex or Siberian?	Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 5 - 8 pounds	Male: 15 - 25 pounds, Female: 12 - 15 pounds
Bite Force	Weak 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	Lithe Cornish Rex are very slender and lightweight, often appearing delicate.	Lithe Devon Rex are very slender and lightweight, often appearing delicate.	Substantial Siberian are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Tufted Wide-set
Eye Color	Green	Gold Blue Odd	Gold 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 Siberian coats?	Short Hair	Short	Semi-long
Leg Lenght	Long	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Slender	Lean	Robust
Head Shape	Triangular	Triangular	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Large and Prominent	Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Long and Narrow	Concave	Concave
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	Sturdy
Tail Length	Whip-like	Whip-like	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Average	Average	Calm More Sleep

Cornish Rex vs Devon Rex vs Siberian Special Abilities Comparison

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

Cornish Rex vs Devon Rex vs Siberian Health Comparison

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

Cornish Rex vs Devon Rex vs Siberian Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and high-pitched meows	Playful and high-pitched meows	Quiet and affectionate meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and friendly	Excellent, very social and friendly	Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression	Lively and affectionate	Mischievous and affectionate	Loyal and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Curly tail with expressive movements	Playful and mischievous tail movements	Loyal and affectionate tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	High	High
Attention Needs	High	High	Moderate
Protectiveness	Low	Low	High
Territoriality	Low	Low	High
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 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	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. Siberian 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: Siberian 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 Siberian?	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 Siberian?	Affectionate	Highly interactive	Curious
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.	Siberian 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 Siberian?	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: Siberian 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 Siberian?	The Cornish Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Devon Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Siberian cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Cornish Rex or Devon Rex or Siberian?	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: Siberian 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 Siberian?	Outstanding: Cornish Rex is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Devon Rex is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Siberian is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Cornish Rex or Devon Rex or Siberian?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Cornish Rex or Devon Rex or Siberian?	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 Siberian?	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.

Cornish Rex vs Devon Rex vs Siberian Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Low	High
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb
Dental Care	Moderate	High	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Cornish Rex or Devon Rex or Siberian?	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.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Siberian cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Cornish Rex or Devon Rex or Siberian?	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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Cornish Rex vs Devon Rex vs Siberian Cat Breed Comparison

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