Devon Rex vs Maine Coon vs Persian Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Devon Rex	Maine Coon	Persian
Origins	United Kingdom	United States	Iran
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Mutation	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	7	4	5
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Pixie cat, Alien cat, Poodle cat	Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants	Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi
Price Which one is cheaper, Devon Rex vs Maine Coon vs Persian cat?	$1200 to $1800	$1200 to $2000	$1500 to $3000
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	High	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) Maine Coon Breeders and Fanciers Association	No data available

Devon Rex vs Maine Coon vs Persian Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Devon Rex or Maine Coon or Persian cat?	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.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Devon Rex or Maine Coon or Persian?	Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 5 - 8 pounds	Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds	Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	Lithe Devon Rex are very slender and lightweight, often appearing delicate.	Substantial Maine Coon are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	No data available
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Tufted Wide-set	Medium Small Rounded
Eye Color	Gold Blue Odd	Gold Green	Copper 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; most common is the brown classic tabby pattern.	Wide variety of coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; common patterns are Himalayan (colorpoint) and chinchilla (silver or golden with black tipping).
Coat What is the difference between Devon Rex, Maine Coon and Persian coats?	Short	Longhair	Glossy
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Long	Medium
Musculature	Lean	Solid	Muscular
Head Shape	Triangular	Square	Flat-faced
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	Polydactyl (extra toes commonly)	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Large and Prominent	Square	Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Large	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Concave	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Long	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Silky Long	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	High	Medium
Flexibility	High	Medium	High
Bone Structure	Sturdy	Slender Fine	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Whip-like	Plumed	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Average	Calm More Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Devon Rex vs Maine Coon vs Persian Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Moderate, playful and curious	Long, playful and intelligent	Short to moderate, calm and gentle
Guarding Instinct	Low	High	Low
Protection Instincts	Low	High	Low
Climbing Ability	High	High	Low
Jumping Ability	Excellent	Good	Moderate
Swimming Ability	Poor	Good	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Moderate	Good	Poor

Devon Rex vs Maine Coon vs Persian Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	3-5 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate Requires attention	Active High grooming	Affectionate High grooming
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size
Dietary Preferences	Balanced diet	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Low	High	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	High	Low
Feeding Schedule	Three times a day	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Devon Rex or Maine Coon or Persian?	10-15 years	12-15 years	14-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Devon Rex vs Maine Coon vs Persian cat?	The Devon Rex cat has a very high energy level.	The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.	The Persian cat has a low energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Devon Rex or Maine Coon or Persian?	Yes Devon Rex cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Maine Coon cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Persian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Devon Rex vs Maine Coon vs Persian?	High Devon Rexs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Persians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Patellar Luxation Hereditary Myopathy	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Hip Dysplasia	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Easy	Medium

Devon Rex vs Maine Coon vs Persian Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Playful and high-pitched meows	Quiet chirps and trills	Quiet and sweet meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and friendly	Excellent, very social and friendly	Good, calm and friendly
Facial Expression	Mischievous and affectionate	Friendly and intelligent	Calm and sweet
Tail Behavior	Playful and mischievous tail movements	Gentle swaying tail	Calm and sweet tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	Moderate	Low
Attention Needs	High	Moderate	Low
Protectiveness	Low	High	Low
Territoriality	Low	Moderate	Low
Independence	Moderate	High	Low
Response To Commands	High	High	Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	Low
Play Style	Active Social Playful	Social Playful Gentle	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	High	Moderate	Low
Curiosity	High	High	Low
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	High	High	Low
Aggression Level	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Difficult
Agility	High	High	Low
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Low	Low
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.	Active Adventurer. Maine Coon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Relaxed Player. Persian are moderately playful but enjoy a relaxed and serene environment.
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.	Moderately Trainable: Maine Coon cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.	Challenging to Train: Persian cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Devon Rex or Maine Coon or Persian?	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 Maine Coon or Persian?	Highly interactive	Adaptable	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Devon Rex cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Maine Coon cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Persian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Devon Rex vs Maine Coon vs Persian?	High: Devon Rex cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Maine Coon cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Persian 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 Maine Coon or Persian?	The Devon Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Persian cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Devon Rex or Maine Coon or Persian?	Very dog-friendly: Devon Rex owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Maine Coon owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Not dog-friendly: Persian cannot live with dogs.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Devon Rex vs Maine Coon vs Persian?	Outstanding: Devon Rex is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Devon Rex or Maine Coon or Persian?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Devon Rex or Maine Coon or Persian?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Devon Rex or Maine Coon or Persian?	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 Maine Coon vs Persian Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	High	High
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	High	High	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Devon Rex or Maine Coon or Persian?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Devon Rex cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Maine Coon cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Devon Rex or Maine Coon or Persian?	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	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.	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 Maine Coon vs Persian Cat Breed Comparison

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