Devon Rex vs Tonkinese vs Burmese Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Devon Rex	Tonkinese	Burmese
Origins	United Kingdom	Canada	Thailand
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Group	Mutation	Crossbreed	Natural
Popularity Rank	7	18	21
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Pixie cat, Alien cat, Poodle cat	Tonk	Burmese Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Devon Rex vs Tonkinese vs Burmese cat?	$1200 to $1800	$600 to $1000	$1000 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	Low
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 Tonkinese vs Burmese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Devon Rex or Tonkinese or Burmese 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 Tonkinese or Burmese?	Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 5 - 8 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 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.	Semi-foreign Tonkinese have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Pointed Medium Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Blue Odd	Blue	Gold Green
Hair Color and Pattern	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	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.	Blue Sable Champagne Platinum
Coat What is the difference between Devon Rex, Tonkinese and Burmese coats?	Short	Medium-short	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Lean	Slender	Solid
Head Shape	Triangular	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Large and Prominent	Oval	Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Straight	Convex
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Silky Long	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Sturdy	Slender Fine	Fine
Tail Length	Whip-like	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Average	Active Less Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Devon Rex vs Tonkinese vs Burmese Special Abilities Comparison

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

Devon Rex vs Tonkinese vs Burmese Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate Requires attention	Affectionate Vocal Requires attention	Social Affectionate Moderate grooming
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size
Dietary Preferences	Balanced diet	Low fat, high fiber	High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Medium	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	High sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Moderate	Low
Feeding Schedule	Three times a day	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Low	Low	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	High
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Devon Rex or Tonkinese or Burmese?	10-15 years	14-16 years	15-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Devon Rex vs Tonkinese vs Burmese cat?	The Devon Rex cat has a very high energy level.	The Tonkinese cat has a very high energy level.	The Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Devon Rex or Tonkinese or Burmese?	Yes Devon Rex 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.	Yes Burmese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Devon Rex vs Tonkinese vs Burmese?	High Devon Rexs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Tonkineses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Burmeses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Patellar Luxation Hereditary Myopathy	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Upper Respiratory Infections Asthma	Diabetes Mellitus Hypokalemia Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome (FOPS)
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Easy

Devon Rex vs Tonkinese vs Burmese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Playful and high-pitched meows	Social and playful meows	Talkative and loud
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and friendly	Good, very social and friendly	Excellent, very social and affectionate
Facial Expression	Mischievous and affectionate	Social and playful	People-oriented and energetic
Tail Behavior	Playful and mischievous tail movements	Social and playful tail movements	Energetic tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	High	High	High
Protectiveness	Low	Moderate	Low
Territoriality	Low	Moderate	Low
Independence	Moderate	High	Low
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	High
Play Style	Active Social Playful	Curious 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	Moderate	Easy
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Medium	High	High
Activity	Moderately Active	Moderately Active	Highly Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Playful Medium	High Friendly Tolerant
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Devon Rex are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Tonkinese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Burmese 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: Tonkinese cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.	Average Trainability: Burmese cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Devon Rex or Tonkinese or Burmese?	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 Tonkinese or Burmese?	Highly interactive	Curious	Curious
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Devon Rex 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.	Burmese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Devon Rex vs Tonkinese vs Burmese?	High: Devon Rex 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.	High: Burmese 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 Tonkinese or Burmese?	The Devon Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Tonkinese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Devon Rex or Tonkinese or Burmese?	Very dog-friendly: Devon Rex 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.	Very dog-friendly: Burmese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Devon Rex vs Tonkinese vs Burmese?	Outstanding: Devon Rex is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Tonkinese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Devon Rex or Tonkinese or Burmese?	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 Tonkinese or Burmese?	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 Tonkinese or Burmese?	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 Tonkinese vs Burmese Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Low	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	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Devon Rex or Tonkinese or Burmese?	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 Tonkinese coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Burmese coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Devon Rex or Tonkinese or Burmese?	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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Devon Rex vs Tonkinese vs Burmese Cat Breed Comparison

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