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Devon Rex vs Abyssinian vs Burmese Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Devon Rex vs Abyssinian vs Burmese" Compare Devon Rex and Abyssinian. Which is better: Devon Rex or Abyssinian or Burmese?
 
 
 
Name Devon Rex Abyssinian Burmese
OriginsUnited Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom Ethiopia flagEthiopia Thailand flagThailand
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Mutation Natural Natural
Popularity Rank71021
Reviews000
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Pixie cat, Alien cat, Poodle cat Abys Burmese Cat
Price
Which one is cheaper, Devon Rex vs Abyssinian vs Burmese cat?
$1200 to $1800 $900 to $1500 $1000 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership Moderate High Low
Breed Recognition The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) 		The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) 		No data available

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

Size
Which is bigger, Devon Rex or Abyssinian or Burmese 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, Devon Rex or Abyssinian or Burmese?
Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 5 - 8 pounds Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 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
Devon Rex are very slender and lightweight, often appearing delicate.
 Foreign (Oriental)
Abyssinian have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.
 Semi-cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape Large
Pointed
Wide-set 		Large
Pointed
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set
Eye Color Gold
Blue
Odd 		Gold
Green 		Gold
Green
Hair Color and Pattern All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint. Ruddy
Red
Blue
Fawn 		Blue
Sable
Champagne
Platinum
Coat
What is the difference between Devon Rex, Abyssinian and Burmese coats?
Short Shorthair Short Hair
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Short Medium
Musculature Lean Lean Solid
Head Shape Triangular Triangular Round
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Large and Prominent Almond-shaped Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Medium
Nose Structure Concave Straight Convex
Neck Length Medium Medium Medium
Fur Texture Soft
Curled 		Fine
Short
Silky 		Short
Dense
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
High
High
Bone Structure Sturdy Slender
Fine 		Fine
Tail Length Whip-like Long and Tapered Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns Average Active
Less Sleep 		Active
Less Sleep

Devon Rex vs Abyssinian vs Burmese Special Abilities Comparison

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

Devon Rex vs Abyssinian vs Burmese Health Comparison

Litter Size 2-4 Kittens 3-5 Kittens 4-6 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
Requires attention 		Active
Intelligent
Requires mental stimulation 		Social
Affectionate
Moderate grooming
Breeding Requires experienced breeders, small litter size Requires experienced breeders, moderate litter size Requires experienced breeders, small litter size
Dietary Preferences Balanced diet High protein, low carbs High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance High High High
Noise Sensitivity Low Low Moderate
Genetic Diversity Low Low Low
Sensitivity To Changes
High sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
High sensitivity
Food Motivation Low Moderate Low
Feeding Schedule Three times a day Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level Low Low Moderate
Exercise Needs Medium High High
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Devon Rex or Abyssinian or Burmese?
10-15 years 14-15 years 15-16 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Devon Rex vs Abyssinian vs Burmese cat?
The Devon Rex cat has a very high energy level.
The Abyssinian cat has a very high energy level.
The Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Devon Rex or Abyssinian or Burmese?
Yes
Devon Rex cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
No
Abyssinian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Yes
Burmese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Devon Rex vs Abyssinian vs Burmese?
High
Devon Rexs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
High
Abyssinians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
High
Burmeses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Patellar Luxation
Hereditary Myopathy 		Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD)
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Periodontal Disease 		Diabetes Mellitus
Hypokalemia
Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome (FOPS)
Climate Temperate Hot Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium High High
Heat Tolerance Medium High High
Breeding Difficulty Medium Medium Easy

Devon Rex vs Abyssinian vs Burmese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Playful and high-pitched meows Quiet meows and chirps Talkative and loud
Interaction With Other Pets Excellent, very social and friendly Generally good, enjoys companionship Excellent, very social and affectionate
Facial Expression Mischievous and affectionate Alert and curious People-oriented and energetic
Tail Behavior Playful and mischievous tail movements Flicks tail when excited Energetic tail movements
Explorer Instincts High High Moderate
Attention Needs High High High
Protectiveness Low Moderate Low
Territoriality Low High Low
Independence Moderate High Low
Response To Commands High High High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive High High High
Play Style Active
Social
Playful 		Active
Curious
Interactive 		Active
Social
Playful
Escape Tendencies High High High
Curiosity High High High
Hunting Skills Moderate ⏺️ High ⬆️ Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior High High High
Aggression Level Low Moderate Moderate
Training Difficulty Easy Moderate Easy
Agility High High High
Travel Compatibility Medium High High
Activity
Moderately Active
Highly Active
Highly Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Playful
Medium 		High
Friendly
Tolerant 		High
Friendly
Tolerant
Household Noise Tolerance Medium High High
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. Devon Rex are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Energetic Explorer. Abyssinian are extremely playful and energetic.
Active Adventurer. Burmese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability
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: Abyssinian cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.
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.
Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, Devon Rex or Abyssinian or Burmese?
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, Devon Rex or Abyssinian or Burmese?
Highly interactive Active Curious
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Devon Rex cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Abyssinian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Burmese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Devon Rex vs Abyssinian vs Burmese?
High: Devon Rex cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Abyssinian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Burmese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Devon Rex or Abyssinian or Burmese?
The Devon Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Abyssinian cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Devon Rex or Abyssinian or Burmese?
Very dog-friendly: Devon Rex owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Dog-friendly: Abyssinian cats generally get on well with dogs.
Very dog-friendly: Burmese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Devon Rex vs Abyssinian vs Burmese?
Outstanding: Devon Rex is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Abyssinian is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Devon Rex or Abyssinian or Burmese?
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, Devon Rex or Abyssinian or Burmese?
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Devon Rex or Abyssinian or Burmese?
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.

Devon Rex vs Abyssinian vs Burmese Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Low Low Low
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareHigh High High
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Devon Rex or Abyssinian or Burmese?
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 Abyssinian coat in good condition.
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Burmese coat in good condition.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Devon Rex or Abyssinian or Burmese?
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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