Devon Rex vs Sphynx vs Exotic Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Devon Rex	Sphynx	Exotic Shorthair
Origins	United Kingdom	Canada	United States
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Group	Mutation	Mutation	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	7	6	1
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Pixie cat, Alien cat, Poodle cat	Canadian Hairless, Canadian Sphynx	Exotic
Price Which one is cheaper, Devon Rex vs Sphynx vs Exotic Shorthair cat?	$1200 to $1800	$1800 to $3000	$1200 to $2200
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) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	No data available

Devon Rex vs Sphynx vs Exotic Shorthair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Devon Rex or Sphynx or Exotic Shorthair 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.	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 Sphynx or Exotic Shorthair?	Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 5 - 8 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds	Male: 8 - 14 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	No data available
Body Type	Lithe Devon Rex are very slender and lightweight, often appearing delicate.	Foreign (Oriental) Sphynx have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Blue Odd	Green Blue	Copper Blue Blue-Green
Hair Color and Pattern	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.	Red Blue Chocolate Lilac Cream Black White
Coat What is the difference between Devon Rex, Sphynx and Exotic Shorthair coats?	Short	Hairless	Dense
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Short
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Lean	Muscular	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	Large and Prominent	Flat-faced
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Long and Narrow	Short and Broad
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	Fine	Fine
Tail Length	Whip-like	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Average	Moderate Sleep	Calm More Sleep

Devon Rex vs Sphynx vs Exotic Shorthair Special Abilities Comparison

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

Devon Rex vs Sphynx vs Exotic Shorthair Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate Requires attention	High grooming Sensitive skin	Affectionate Moderate grooming
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires careful genetic management, small to moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	Balanced diet	High protein, low carbs	Low fat, high fiber
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Low	Low
Feeding Schedule	Three times a day	Two or more small meals a day	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Low	Moderate	Low
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Devon Rex or Sphynx or Exotic Shorthair?	10-15 years	12-14 years	12-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Devon Rex vs Sphynx vs Exotic Shorthair cat?	The Devon Rex cat has a very high energy level.	The Sphynx cat has an average energy level.	The Exotic Shorthair cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Devon Rex or Sphynx or Exotic Shorthair?	Yes Devon 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.	No Exotic Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Devon Rex vs Sphynx vs Exotic Shorthair?	High Devon Rexs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Exotic Shorthairs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Patellar Luxation Hereditary Myopathy	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Skin Diseases (due to lack of fur) Hereditary Myopathy	Kidney Disease Mouth and gum disease Hyperthyroidism Heart disease Cystitis
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Medium

Devon Rex vs Sphynx vs Exotic Shorthair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Playful and high-pitched meows	Loud and energetic sounds	Quiet and gentle meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and friendly	Excellent, very social and friendly	Good, calm and friendly
Facial Expression	Mischievous and affectionate	Outgoing and energetic	Gentle and calm
Tail Behavior	Playful and mischievous tail movements	Outgoing and energetic tail movements	Gentle and calm tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	Low	Low
Attention Needs	High	High	Low
Protectiveness	Low	Low	Low
Territoriality	Low	Low	Low
Independence	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Response To Commands	High	High	Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	Low
Play Style	Active Social Playful	Curious Interactive Playful	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	High	High	Low
Curiosity	High	High	Low
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	High	High	Low
Aggression Level	Low	Low	Low
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	High	High	Low
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. Sphynx are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Energetic Explorer. Exotic Shorthair 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.	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.	Moderately Trainable: Exotic Shorthair cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Devon Rex or Sphynx or Exotic Shorthair?	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 Sphynx or Exotic Shorthair?	Highly interactive	Loyal	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Devon 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.	Exotic Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Devon Rex vs Sphynx vs Exotic Shorthair?	High: Devon 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.	High: Exotic Shorthair 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 Sphynx or Exotic Shorthair?	The Devon Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Sphynx cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Exotic Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Devon Rex or Sphynx or Exotic Shorthair?	Very dog-friendly: Devon 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.	Exotic Shorthair cats are average friendly toward dogs.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Devon Rex vs Sphynx vs Exotic Shorthair?	Outstanding: Devon Rex is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Sphynx is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Exotic Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Devon Rex or Sphynx or Exotic Shorthair?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Devon Rex or Sphynx or Exotic Shorthair?	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 Sphynx or Exotic Shorthair?	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 Sphynx vs Exotic Shorthair Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Low	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	High	High	No data available
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Devon Rex or Sphynx or Exotic Shorthair?	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 Sphynx coat in good condition.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Exotic Shorthair cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Devon Rex or Sphynx or Exotic Shorthair?	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	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.

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