Devon Rex vs Balinese vs Tonkinese Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Devon Rex	Balinese	Tonkinese
Origins	United Kingdom	United States	Canada
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Group	Mutation	Mutation	Crossbreed
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Pixie cat, Alien cat, Poodle cat	Long-haired Siamese	Tonk
Price Which one is cheaper, Devon Rex vs Balinese vs Tonkinese cat?	$1200 to $1800	$800 to $1500	$600 to $1000
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	No data available	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Devon Rex vs Balinese vs Tonkinese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Devon Rex or Balinese or Tonkinese 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, Devon Rex or Balinese or Tonkinese?	Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 5 - 8 pounds	Male: 7 - 11 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 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.	Oriental Longhair Similar to the Oriental body type but with a longer coat.	Semi-foreign Tonkinese have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Pointed Medium Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Blue Odd	Blue	Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	Red Blue Seal Chocolate Lilac Cream	Mink pattern, which is a combination of Siamese colorpoint and Burmese solid colours; base coat is cream or fawn with coloured points on ears, face, paws, and tail; point colours include natural (sable), champagne, blue, and platinum.
Coat What is the difference between Devon Rex, Balinese and Tonkinese coats?	Short	Long Hair	Medium-short
Leg Lenght	Medium	Long	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Lean	Slender	Slender
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	Slanted	Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Long and Narrow	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Silky Long	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Sturdy	Heavy	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Whip-like	Plumed	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Average	Average	Active Less Sleep

Devon Rex vs Balinese vs Tonkinese Special Abilities Comparison

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

Devon Rex vs Balinese vs Tonkinese Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate Requires attention	Affectionate Vocal Requires attention	Affectionate Vocal Requires attention
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	Balanced diet	High protein, balanced diet	Low fat, high fiber
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	High sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Low	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Three times a day	Two or more small meals a day	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, and Evening
Maintenance Level	Low	Moderate	Low
Exercise Needs	Medium	High	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Devon Rex or Balinese or Tonkinese?	10-15 years	10-15 years	14-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Devon Rex vs Balinese vs Tonkinese cat?	The Devon Rex cat has a very high energy level.	The Balinese cat has a very high energy level.	The Tonkinese cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Devon Rex or Balinese or Tonkinese?	Yes Devon Rex cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	Yes Balinese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Tonkinese cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Devon Rex vs Balinese vs Tonkinese?	High Devon Rexs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Balineses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Tonkineses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Patellar Luxation Hereditary Myopathy	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Upper Respiratory Infections Asthma
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Medium

Devon Rex vs Balinese vs Tonkinese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Playful and high-pitched meows	Loud and talkative	Social and playful meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and friendly	Good, enjoys the company of other pets	Good, very social and friendly
Facial Expression	Mischievous and affectionate	Intelligent and energetic	Social and playful
Tail Behavior	Playful and mischievous tail movements	Energetic tail flicks	Social and playful tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	High	Moderate
Attention Needs	High	High	High
Protectiveness	Low	Low	Moderate
Territoriality	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Independence	Moderate	Moderate	High
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	Moderate	High
Play Style	Active Social Playful	Active Curious Playful	Curious 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	Moderate	High
Aggression Level	Low	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Moderate
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Low	High
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.	Active Adventurer. Balinese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Tonkinese 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.	Average Trainability: Balinese cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	Highly Trainable: Tonkinese 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 Balinese or Tonkinese?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Devon Rex or Balinese or Tonkinese?	Highly interactive	Affectionate	Curious
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Devon Rex cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Balinese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Tonkinese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Devon Rex vs Balinese vs Tonkinese?	High: Devon Rex cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Balinese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Tonkinese 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 Balinese or Tonkinese?	The Devon Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Balinese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Tonkinese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Devon Rex or Balinese or Tonkinese?	Very dog-friendly: Devon Rex owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Balinese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Tonkinese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Devon Rex vs Balinese vs Tonkinese?	Outstanding: Devon Rex is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Balinese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Tonkinese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Devon Rex or Balinese or Tonkinese?	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 Balinese or Tonkinese?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Devon Rex or Balinese or Tonkinese?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Devon Rex vs Balinese vs Tonkinese Grooming Comparison

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

Devon Rex vs Balinese vs Tonkinese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

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Devon Rex vs Balinese vs Tonkinese Grooming Comparison

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