Devon Rex vs Abyssinian vs Cornish Rex Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Devon Rex	Abyssinian	Cornish Rex
Origins	United Kingdom	Ethiopia	United Kingdom
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Mutation	Natural	Mutation
Popularity Rank	7	10	13
Reviews	0	0	1
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Pixie cat, Alien cat, Poodle cat	Abys	Corn Rex Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Devon Rex vs Abyssinian vs Cornish Rex cat?	$1200 to $1800	$900 to $1500	$800 to $1200
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	High	Moderate
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)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Cornish Rex Breed Club

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

Size Which is bigger, Devon Rex or Abyssinian or Cornish 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, Devon Rex or Abyssinian or Cornish Rex?	Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 5 - 8 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds
Bite Force	Weak 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.	Lithe Cornish Rex are very slender and lightweight, often appearing delicate.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Blue Odd	Gold Green	Green
Hair Color and Pattern	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	Ruddy Red Blue Fawn	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat What is the difference between Devon Rex, Abyssinian and Cornish Rex coats?	Short	Shorthair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Long
Whisker Length	Medium	Short	Medium
Musculature	Lean	Lean	Slender
Head Shape	Triangular	Triangular	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Large and Prominent	Almond-shaped	Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Straight	Long and Narrow
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Fine Short Silky	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Sturdy	Slender Fine	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Whip-like	Long and Tapered	Whip-like
Sleep Patterns	Average	Active Less Sleep	Average

Devon Rex vs Abyssinian vs Cornish Rex Special Abilities Comparison

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

Devon Rex vs Abyssinian vs Cornish Rex Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	3-5 Kittens	3-5 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate Requires attention	Active Intelligent Requires mental stimulation	Affectionate Requires attention
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires experienced breeders, moderate litter size	Requires careful selection, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	Balanced diet	High protein, low carbs	High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	High
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	High
Exercise Needs	Medium	High	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Devon Rex or Abyssinian or Cornish Rex?	10-15 years	14-15 years	11-14 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Devon Rex vs Abyssinian vs Cornish Rex cat?	The Devon Rex cat has a very high energy level.	The Abyssinian cat has a very high energy level.	The Cornish Rex cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Devon Rex or Abyssinian or Cornish Rex?	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 Cornish Rex cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Devon Rex vs Abyssinian vs Cornish Rex?	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.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Patellar Luxation Hereditary Myopathy	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Periodontal Disease	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Patellar Luxation Hereditary Myopathy
Climate	Temperate	Hot	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Medium

Devon Rex vs Abyssinian vs Cornish Rex Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Playful and high-pitched meows	Quiet meows and chirps	Soft and high-pitched meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and friendly	Generally good, enjoys companionship	Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression	Mischievous and affectionate	Alert and curious	Lively and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Playful and mischievous tail movements	Flicks tail when excited	Curly tail with expressive movements
Explorer Instincts	High	High	High
Attention Needs	High	High	High
Protectiveness	Low	Moderate	Low
Territoriality	Low	High	Low
Independence	Moderate	High	Moderate
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	Low
Activity	Moderately Active	Highly Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	High Friendly Tolerant	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Devon Rex are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Energetic Explorer. Abyssinian are extremely playful and energetic.	Energetic Explorer. Cornish Rex are extremely playful and energetic.
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.	Highly Trainable: Cornish Rex cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Devon Rex or Abyssinian or Cornish 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, Devon Rex or Abyssinian or Cornish Rex?	Highly interactive	Active	Affectionate
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.	Cornish Rex 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 Cornish Rex?	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: Cornish Rex 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 Cornish Rex?	The Devon Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Abyssinian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Cornish Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Devon Rex or Abyssinian or Cornish Rex?	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: Cornish Rex owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Devon Rex vs Abyssinian vs Cornish Rex?	Outstanding: Devon Rex is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Abyssinian is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Cornish Rex is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Devon Rex or Abyssinian or Cornish 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, Devon Rex or Abyssinian or Cornish Rex?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Devon Rex or Abyssinian or Cornish 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.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Devon Rex vs Abyssinian vs Cornish Rex Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Low	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb
Dental Care	High	High	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Devon Rex or Abyssinian or Cornish Rex?	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 Cornish Rex coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Devon Rex or Abyssinian or Cornish 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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Devon Rex vs Abyssinian vs Cornish Rex Cat Breed Comparison

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

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