Devon Rex vs Cornish Rex vs Sphynx Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Devon Rex	Cornish Rex	Sphynx
Origins	United Kingdom	United Kingdom	Canada
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Pixie cat, Alien cat, Poodle cat	Corn Rex Cat	Canadian Hairless, Canadian Sphynx
Price Which one is cheaper, Devon Rex vs Cornish Rex vs Sphynx cat?	$1200 to $1800	$800 to $1200	$1800 to $3000
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	High
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) Cornish Rex Breed Club	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

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

Size Which is bigger, Devon Rex or Cornish Rex or Sphynx 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 Cornish Rex or Sphynx?	Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 5 - 8 pounds	Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 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.	Lithe Cornish Rex are very slender and lightweight, often appearing delicate.	Foreign (Oriental) Sphynx 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	Gold Blue Odd	Green	Green Blue
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.	Hairless or with a light downy coat; skin can be any colour or pattern, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat What is the difference between Devon Rex, Cornish Rex and Sphynx coats?	Short	Short Hair	Hairless
Leg Lenght	Medium	Long	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Lean	Slender	Muscular
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	Large and Prominent
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Long and Narrow	Long and Narrow
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Soft Curled	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Sturdy	Slender Fine	Fine
Tail Length	Whip-like	Whip-like	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Average	Average	Moderate Sleep

Devon Rex vs Cornish Rex vs Sphynx Special Abilities Comparison

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

Devon Rex vs Cornish Rex vs Sphynx Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	3-5 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate Requires attention	Affectionate Requires attention	High grooming Sensitive skin
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires careful selection, moderate litter size	Requires careful genetic management, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	Balanced diet	High protein, wet food	High protein, low carbs
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	High	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	High sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Low	Low
Feeding Schedule	Three times a day	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Two or more small meals a day
Maintenance Level	Low	High	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Devon Rex or Cornish Rex or Sphynx?	10-15 years	11-14 years	12-14 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Devon Rex vs Cornish Rex vs Sphynx cat?	The Devon Rex cat has a very high energy level.	The Cornish Rex cat has a very high energy level.	The Sphynx cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Devon Rex or Cornish Rex or Sphynx?	Yes Devon Rex cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	Yes Cornish Rex cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	Yes Sphynx cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Devon Rex vs Cornish Rex vs Sphynx?	High Devon Rexs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Patellar Luxation Hereditary Myopathy	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Patellar Luxation Hereditary Myopathy	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Skin Diseases (due to lack of fur) Hereditary Myopathy
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Medium

Devon Rex vs Cornish Rex vs Sphynx Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Playful and high-pitched meows	Soft and high-pitched meows	Loud and energetic sounds
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and friendly	Excellent, very social and friendly	Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression	Mischievous and affectionate	Lively and affectionate	Outgoing and energetic
Tail Behavior	Playful and mischievous tail movements	Curly tail with expressive movements	Outgoing and energetic tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	High	Low
Attention Needs	High	High	High
Protectiveness	Low	Low	Low
Territoriality	Low	Low	Low
Independence	Moderate	Moderate	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 Social Playful	Curious Interactive Playful
Escape Tendencies	High	High	High
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	High	High
Aggression Level	Low	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Moderate
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Low	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	Active Adventurer. Devon Rex are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Energetic Explorer. Cornish Rex are extremely playful and energetic.	Active Adventurer. Sphynx 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: Cornish Rex cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.	Difficult to Train: Sphynx cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Devon Rex or Cornish Rex or Sphynx?	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 Cornish Rex or Sphynx?	Highly interactive	Affectionate	Loyal
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Devon Rex 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.	Sphynx cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Devon Rex vs Cornish Rex vs Sphynx?	High: Devon Rex 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.	High: Sphynx 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 Cornish Rex or Sphynx?	The Devon Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Cornish Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Sphynx cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Devon Rex or Cornish Rex or Sphynx?	Very dog-friendly: Devon Rex owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Cornish Rex owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Sphynx owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Devon Rex vs Cornish Rex vs Sphynx?	Outstanding: Devon Rex is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Cornish Rex is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Sphynx is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Devon Rex or Cornish Rex or Sphynx?	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 Cornish Rex or Sphynx?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Devon Rex or Cornish Rex or Sphynx?	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 Cornish Rex vs Sphynx 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 Care	High	Moderate	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Devon Rex or Cornish Rex or Sphynx?	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 Cornish Rex coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Sphynx coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Devon Rex or Cornish Rex or Sphynx?	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 Cornish Rex vs Sphynx Cat Breed Comparison

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

Devon Rex vs Cornish Rex vs Sphynx Special Abilities Comparison

Devon Rex vs Cornish Rex vs Sphynx Health Comparison

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