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Maine Coon vs Selkirk Rex vs Devon Rex Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Maine Coon vs Selkirk Rex vs Devon Rex" Compare Maine Coon and Selkirk Rex. Which is better: Maine Coon or Selkirk Rex or Devon Rex?
 
 
 
Name Maine Coon Selkirk Rex Devon Rex
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States United States flagUnited States United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Natural Crossbreed Mutation
Popularity Rank4207
Reviews100
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants Shepherd Cat Pixie cat, Alien cat, Poodle cat
Price
Which one is cheaper, Maine Coon vs Selkirk Rex vs Devon Rex cat?
$1200 to $2000 $800 to $1500 $1200 to $1800
Cost Of Ownership High Moderate Moderate
Breed Recognition The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
Maine Coon Breeders and Fanciers Association 		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)

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

Size
Which is bigger, Maine Coon or Selkirk Rex or Devon Rex cat?
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.
Small
The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, Maine Coon or Selkirk Rex or Devon Rex?
Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds Male: 11 - 16 pounds, Female: 6 - 12 pounds Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 5 - 8 pounds
Bite ForceStrong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type Substantial
Maine Coon are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
 Cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
 Lithe
Devon Rex are very slender and lightweight, often appearing delicate.
Ear Shape Large
Tufted
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Large
Pointed
Wide-set
Eye Color Gold
Green 		Gold
Copper 		Gold
Blue
Odd
Hair Color and Pattern All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most common is the brown classic tabby 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.
Coat
What is the difference between Maine Coon, Selkirk Rex and Devon Rex coats?
Longhair Long Short
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Long Medium Medium
Musculature Solid Solid Lean
Head Shape Square Round Triangular
Toe Count Polydactyl (extra toes commonly) 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Square Round Large and Prominent
Night Vision
Paw Size Large Medium Medium
Nose Structure Concave Concave Concave
Neck Length Long Medium Medium
Fur Texture Silky
Long 		Short
Dense 		Soft
Curled
Bone Density High Medium Medium
Flexibility
Medium
High
High
Bone Structure Slender
Fine 		Sturdy Sturdy
Tail Length Plumed Long and Tapered Whip-like
Sleep Patterns Calm
More Sleep 		Active
Less Sleep 		Average

Maine Coon vs Selkirk Rex vs Devon Rex Special Abilities Comparison

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

Maine Coon vs Selkirk Rex vs Devon Rex Health Comparison

Litter Size 1-3 Kittens 4-6 Kittens 2-4 Kittens
Special Needs Active
High grooming 		Affectionate
Moderate grooming 		Affectionate
Requires attention
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size Requires experienced breeders, small litter size Requires experienced breeders, small litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, balanced diet Low fat, high protein Balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance High Medium High
Noise Sensitivity Low Low Low
Genetic Diversity High Low Low
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
High sensitivity
Food Motivation High Moderate Low
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Three times a day
Maintenance Level Moderate Low Low
Exercise Needs Medium Medium Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Maine Coon or Selkirk Rex or Devon Rex?
12-15 years 14-15 years 10-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Maine Coon vs Selkirk Rex vs Devon Rex cat?
The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.
The Selkirk Rex cat has an average energy level.
The Devon Rex cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Maine Coon or Selkirk Rex or Devon Rex?
No
Maine Coon cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
No
Selkirk Rex cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Yes
Devon Rex cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Maine Coon vs Selkirk Rex vs Devon Rex?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Devon Rexs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Hip Dysplasia 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Patellar Luxation
Hereditary Myopathy
Climate Temperate Temperate Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Breeding Difficulty Easy Medium Medium

Maine Coon vs Selkirk Rex vs Devon Rex Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Quiet chirps and trills Quiet and gentle meows Playful and high-pitched meows
Interaction With Other Pets Excellent, very social and friendly Good, playful and friendly Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression Friendly and intelligent Patient and loving Mischievous and affectionate
Tail Behavior Gentle swaying tail Patient and loving tail movements Playful and mischievous tail movements
Explorer Instincts Moderate Moderate High
Attention Needs Moderate Moderate High
Protectiveness High Moderate Low
Territoriality Moderate Moderate Low
Independence High Moderate Moderate
Response To Commands High Moderate High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive High Moderate High
Play Style Social
Playful
Gentle 		Social
Playful
Gentle 		Active
Social
Playful
Escape Tendencies Moderate Moderate High
Curiosity High Moderate High
Hunting Skills High ⬆️ Moderate ⏺️ Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior High Moderate High
Aggression Level Moderate Moderate Low
Training Difficulty Easy Moderate Easy
Agility High Moderate High
Travel Compatibility Low Medium 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. Maine Coon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Selkirk Rex are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Devon Rex are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability
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: Selkirk Rex cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.
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.
Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, Maine Coon or Selkirk Rex or Devon 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, Maine Coon or Selkirk Rex or Devon Rex?
Adaptable Active Highly interactive
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Maine Coon cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Selkirk Rex cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Devon Rex cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Maine Coon vs Selkirk Rex vs Devon Rex?
High: Maine Coon cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Selkirk Rex cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Devon Rex cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Maine Coon or Selkirk Rex or Devon Rex?
The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Selkirk Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Devon Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Maine Coon or Selkirk Rex or Devon Rex?
Very dog-friendly: Maine Coon owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Selkirk Rex owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Devon Rex owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Maine Coon vs Selkirk Rex vs Devon Rex?
Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Average: the Selkirk Rex cat has an average level of intelligence.
Outstanding: Devon Rex is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Maine Coon or Selkirk Rex or Devon Rex?
Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Maine Coon or Selkirk Rex or Devon Rex?
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, Maine Coon or Selkirk Rex or Devon Rex?
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.
Moderate
Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Maine Coon vs Selkirk Rex vs Devon Rex Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding High Moderate Low
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareHigh Moderate High
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Maine Coon or Selkirk Rex or Devon Rex?
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Maine Coon cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Selkirk Rex cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Devon Rex cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Maine Coon or Selkirk Rex or Devon Rex?
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.
Minimal
This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

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