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Oriental vs Devon Rex vs Siberian Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Oriental vs Devon Rex vs Siberian" Compare Oriental and Devon Rex. Which is better: Oriental or Devon Rex or Siberian?
 
 
 
Name Oriental Devon Rex Siberian
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom Russia flagRussia
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Natural Mutation Natural
Popularity Rank16722
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Oriental Shorthair Pixie cat, Alien cat, Poodle cat Moscow Semi-longhair, Siberian Forest Cat
Price
Which one is cheaper, Oriental vs Devon Rex vs Siberian cat?
$800 to $1500 $1200 to $1800 $1200 to $2500
Cost Of Ownership Moderate Moderate Moderate
Breed Recognition No data available The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) 		The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)

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

Size
Which is bigger, Oriental or Devon Rex or Siberian 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.
Large
The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, Oriental or Devon Rex or Siberian?
Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 5 - 8 pounds Male: 15 - 25 pounds, Female: 12 - 15 pounds
Bite ForceWeak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type Foreign (Oriental)
Oriental have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.
 Lithe
Devon Rex are very slender and lightweight, often appearing delicate.
 Substantial
Siberian are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape Large
Pointed
Wide-set 		Large
Pointed
Wide-set 		Large
Pointed
Tufted
Wide-set
Eye Color Green Gold
Blue
Odd 		Gold
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 Oriental, Devon Rex and Siberian coats?
Short Hair Short Semi-long
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Medium Medium
Musculature Muscular Lean Robust
Head Shape Triangular Triangular Round
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Almond-shaped Large and Prominent Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Medium
Nose Structure Straight Concave Concave
Neck Length Medium Medium Medium
Fur Texture Soft
Curled 		Soft
Curled 		Soft
Curled
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
High
High
Bone Structure Robust Sturdy Sturdy
Tail Length Long and Tapered Whip-like Plumed
Sleep Patterns Calm
More Sleep 		Average Calm
More Sleep

Oriental vs Devon Rex vs Siberian Special Abilities Comparison

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

Oriental vs Devon Rex vs Siberian Health Comparison

Litter Size 2-4 Kittens 2-4 Kittens 2-4 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
Moderate grooming 		Affectionate
Requires attention 		Affectionate
High grooming
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size Requires experienced breeders, small litter size Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size
Dietary Preferences Low fat, high fiber Balanced diet High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance High High Medium
Noise Sensitivity Low Low Low
Genetic Diversity Low Low High
Sensitivity To Changes
High sensitivity
High sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation Low Low High
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Three times a day Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level Low Low High
Exercise Needs Medium Medium Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Oriental or Devon Rex or Siberian?
12-14 years 10-15 years 12-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Oriental vs Devon Rex vs Siberian cat?
The Oriental cat has a very high energy level.
The Devon Rex cat has a very high energy level.
The Siberian cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Oriental or Devon Rex or Siberian?
Yes
Oriental cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Yes
Devon Rex cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Yes
Siberian cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Oriental vs Devon Rex vs Siberian?
High
Orientals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
High
Devon Rexs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Asthma 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Patellar Luxation
Hereditary Myopathy 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Retinal Dysplasia
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
Climate Temperate Temperate Cold
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Breeding Difficulty Medium Medium Medium

Oriental vs Devon Rex vs Siberian Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Loud and talkative Playful and high-pitched meows Quiet and affectionate meows
Interaction With Other Pets Good, very social and playful Excellent, very social and friendly Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression Vocal and affectionate Mischievous and affectionate Loyal and affectionate
Tail Behavior Vocal and affectionate tail movements Playful and mischievous tail movements Loyal and affectionate tail movements
Explorer Instincts Moderate High High
Attention Needs High High Moderate
Protectiveness Low Low High
Territoriality Low Low High
Independence High Moderate High
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
Curious
Playful
Escape Tendencies High High High
Curiosity High High High
Hunting Skills Moderate ⏺️ Moderate ⏺️ High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior High High High
Aggression Level Low Low Moderate
Training Difficulty Easy Easy Moderate
Agility High High High
Travel Compatibility Medium 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. Oriental are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Devon Rex are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Siberian are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability
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.
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: Siberian 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, Oriental or Devon Rex or Siberian?
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, Oriental or Devon Rex or Siberian?
Energetic Highly interactive Curious
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Oriental 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.
Siberian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Oriental vs Devon Rex vs Siberian?
High: Oriental 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.
High: Siberian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Oriental or Devon Rex or Siberian?
The Oriental cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Devon Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Siberian cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Oriental or Devon Rex or Siberian?
Very dog-friendly: Oriental 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.
Very dog-friendly: Siberian owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Oriental vs Devon Rex vs Siberian?
Outstanding: Oriental is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Devon Rex is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Siberian is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Oriental or Devon Rex or Siberian?
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, Oriental or Devon Rex or Siberian?
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Oriental or Devon Rex or Siberian?
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
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.

Oriental vs Devon Rex vs Siberian Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Low Low High
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Dental CareHigh High Moderate
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Oriental or Devon Rex or Siberian?
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Oriental coat in good condition.
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Devon Rex cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Siberian cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Oriental or Devon Rex or Siberian?
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.
Moderate
This cat breed is of average shedding.

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