Peterbald vs Cornish Rex vs Devon Rex Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Peterbald	Cornish Rex	Devon Rex
Origins	Russia	United Kingdom	United Kingdom
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Crossbreed	Mutation	Mutation
Popularity Rank	29	13	7
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Peterbald Cat	Corn Rex Cat	Pixie cat, Alien cat, Poodle cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Peterbald vs Cornish Rex vs Devon Rex cat?	$1,200 to $2,000	$800 to $1200	$1200 to $1800
Cost Of Ownership	High	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Cornish Rex Breed Club	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

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

Size Which is bigger, Peterbald or Cornish Rex or Devon Rex cat?	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.	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Peterbald or Cornish Rex or Devon Rex?	Male: 7 - 14 pounds, Female: 6 - 13 pounds	Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 5 - 8 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	Foreign (Oriental) Peterbald have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.	Lithe Cornish Rex are very slender and lightweight, often appearing delicate.	Lithe Devon 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	Copper Blue	Green	Gold Blue Odd
Hair Color and Pattern	Hairless or with a light downy coat Skin can be any colour or pattern, 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 Peterbald, Cornish Rex and Devon Rex coats?	There are five different coat types: Bald, Flock, Chamois, Velour, Brush, and Straight.	Short Hair	Short
Leg Lenght	Long	Long	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Robust	Slender	Lean
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	Large and Prominent
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Long and Narrow	Long and Narrow	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	Fine	Slender Fine	Sturdy
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Whip-like	Whip-like
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Average	Average

Peterbald vs Cornish Rex vs Devon Rex Special Abilities Comparison

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

Peterbald vs Cornish Rex vs Devon Rex Health Comparison

Litter Size	1-3 Kittens	3-5 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	High grooming Sensitive skin	Affectionate Requires attention	Affectionate Requires attention
Breeding	Requires careful genetic management, small to moderate litter size	Requires careful selection, moderate litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, low fat	High protein, wet food	Balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	High	Low
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 Morning, Afternoon, and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Three times a day
Maintenance Level	Low	High	Low
Exercise Needs	High	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Peterbald or Cornish Rex or Devon Rex?	12-15 years	11-14 years	10-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Peterbald vs Cornish Rex vs Devon Rex cat?	The Peterbald cat has a very high energy level.	The Cornish Rex cat has a very high energy level.	The Devon Rex cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Peterbald or Cornish Rex or Devon Rex?	No Peterbald cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Cornish Rex 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.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Peterbald vs Cornish 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) Dental Problems Skin Diseases (due to lack of fur)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Patellar Luxation Hereditary Myopathy	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Patellar Luxation Hereditary Myopathy
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Medium

Peterbald vs Cornish Rex vs Devon Rex Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and gentle sounds	Soft and high-pitched meows	Playful and high-pitched meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, playful and social	Excellent, very social and friendly	Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression	Elegant and affectionate	Lively and affectionate	Mischievous and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Elegant and affectionate tail movements	Curly tail with expressive movements	Playful and mischievous tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Low	High	High
Attention Needs	High	High	High
Protectiveness	Low	Low	Low
Territoriality	Low	Low	Low
Independence	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Response To Commands	Moderate	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Moderate	High	High
Play Style	Curious Interactive Playful	Active Social Playful	Active Social Playful
Escape Tendencies	Moderate	High	High
Curiosity	Moderate	High	High
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	Moderate	High	High
Aggression Level	Low	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Easy	Easy
Agility	Moderate	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Low	Low	Medium
Activity	Highly Active	Moderately Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	High Friendly Tolerant	Playful Medium	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Peterbald are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Energetic Explorer. Cornish Rex are extremely playful and energetic.	Active Adventurer. Devon Rex are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	No data available	Highly Trainable: Cornish Rex cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.	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, Peterbald or Cornish 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, Peterbald or Cornish Rex or Devon Rex?	Affectionate, Social, Playful	Affectionate	Highly interactive
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Peterbald cats adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Cornish 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: Peterbald vs Cornish Rex vs Devon Rex?	Average to High: Peterbald cats are highly affectionate cats.	High: Cornish 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, Peterbald or Cornish Rex or Devon Rex?	The Peterbald cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Cornish Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Devon Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Peterbald or Cornish Rex or Devon Rex?	Very dog-friendly: Peterbald 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.	Very dog-friendly: Devon Rex owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Peterbald vs Cornish Rex vs Devon Rex?	Outstanding: Peterbald is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Cornish Rex is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Devon Rex is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Peterbald or Cornish Rex or Devon 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, Peterbald or Cornish 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, Peterbald or Cornish Rex or Devon Rex?	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.

Peterbald vs Cornish Rex vs Devon Rex Grooming Comparison

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

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Peterbald vs Cornish Rex vs Devon Rex Cat Breed Comparison

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