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Devon Rex vs Oriental vs Cornish Rex Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Devon Rex vs Oriental vs Cornish Rex" Compare Devon Rex and Oriental. Which is better: Devon Rex or Oriental or Cornish Rex?
 
 
 
Name Devon Rex Oriental Cornish Rex
OriginsUnited Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom United States flagUnited States United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Mutation Natural Mutation
Popularity Rank71613
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Pixie cat, Alien cat, Poodle cat Oriental Shorthair Corn Rex Cat
Price
Which one is cheaper, Devon Rex vs Oriental vs Cornish Rex cat?
$1200 to $1800 $800 to $1500 $800 to $1200
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)
Cornish Rex Breed Club

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

Size
Which is bigger, Devon Rex or Oriental or Cornish Rex 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 Oriental 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 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)
Oriental 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 		Green Green
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. All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat
What is the difference between Devon Rex, Oriental and Cornish Rex coats?
Short Short Hair Short Hair
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Long
Whisker Length Medium Medium Medium
Musculature Lean Muscular 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 		Soft
Curled 		Soft
Curled
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
High
High
Bone Structure Sturdy Robust Slender
Fine
Tail Length Whip-like Long and Tapered Whip-like
Sleep Patterns Average Calm
More Sleep 		Average

Devon Rex vs Oriental vs Cornish Rex Special Abilities Comparison

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

Devon Rex vs Oriental vs Cornish Rex Health Comparison

Litter Size 2-4 Kittens 2-4 Kittens 3-5 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
Requires attention 		Affectionate
Moderate grooming 		Affectionate
Requires attention
Breeding Requires experienced breeders, small litter size Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size Requires careful selection, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences Balanced diet Low fat, high fiber 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
High sensitivity
High sensitivity
Food Motivation Low Low 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 Medium Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Devon Rex or Oriental or Cornish Rex?
10-15 years 12-14 years 11-14 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Devon Rex vs Oriental vs Cornish Rex cat?
The Devon Rex cat has a very high energy level.
The Oriental 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 Oriental or Cornish Rex?
Yes
Devon Rex cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Yes
Oriental 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.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Devon Rex vs Oriental vs Cornish Rex?
High
Devon Rexs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
High
Orientals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Patellar Luxation
Hereditary Myopathy 		Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Asthma 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Patellar Luxation
Hereditary Myopathy
Climate Temperate Temperate Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Breeding Difficulty Medium Medium Medium

Devon Rex vs Oriental vs Cornish Rex Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Playful and high-pitched meows Loud and talkative Soft and high-pitched meows
Interaction With Other Pets Excellent, very social and friendly Good, very social and playful Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression Mischievous and affectionate Vocal and affectionate Lively and affectionate
Tail Behavior Playful and mischievous tail movements Vocal and affectionate tail movements Curly tail with expressive movements
Explorer Instincts High Moderate High
Attention Needs High High High
Protectiveness Low Low Low
Territoriality Low Low 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
Social
Playful 		Active
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 High High
Aggression Level Low Low Moderate
Training Difficulty Easy Easy Easy
Agility High High High
Travel Compatibility Medium Medium 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. Oriental are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
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.
Average Trainability: Oriental cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.
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 Oriental 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 Oriental or Cornish Rex?
Highly interactive Energetic Affectionate
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Devon Rex cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Oriental 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 Oriental vs Cornish Rex?
High: Devon Rex cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Oriental 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 Oriental or Cornish Rex?
The Devon Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Oriental 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 Oriental or Cornish Rex?
Very dog-friendly: Devon Rex owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Oriental 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.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Devon Rex vs Oriental vs Cornish Rex?
Outstanding: Devon Rex is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Oriental 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 Oriental 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 Oriental or Cornish Rex?
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Devon Rex or Oriental or Cornish Rex?
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Devon Rex vs Oriental vs Cornish Rex Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Low Low Low
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Dental CareHigh High Moderate
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Devon Rex or Oriental 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 Oriental 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 Oriental or Cornish Rex?
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.
Minimal
This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

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