Siberian vs Devon Rex vs Cornish Rex Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Siberian	Devon Rex	Cornish Rex
Origins	Russia	United Kingdom	United Kingdom
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Mutation	Mutation
Popularity Rank	22	7	13
Reviews	1	0	1
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Moscow Semi-longhair, Siberian Forest Cat	Pixie cat, Alien cat, Poodle cat	Corn Rex Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Siberian vs Devon Rex vs Cornish Rex cat?	$1200 to $2500	$1200 to $1800	$800 to $1200
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Cornish Rex Breed Club

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

Size Which is bigger, Siberian or Devon Rex or Cornish Rex cat?	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 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, Siberian or Devon Rex or Cornish Rex?	Male: 15 - 25 pounds, Female: 12 - 15 pounds	Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 5 - 8 pounds	Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds
Bite Force	Strong 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 Siberian are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Lithe Devon Rex are very slender and lightweight, often appearing delicate.	Lithe Cornish Rex are very slender and lightweight, often appearing delicate.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Tufted Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Green	Gold Blue Odd	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 Siberian, Devon Rex and Cornish Rex coats?	Semi-long	Short	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Long
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Robust	Lean	Slender
Head Shape	Round	Triangular	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Oval	Large and Prominent	Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Concave	Long and Narrow
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Soft Curled	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Sturdy	Sturdy	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Plumed	Whip-like	Whip-like
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Average	Average

Siberian vs Devon Rex vs Cornish Rex Special Abilities Comparison

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

Siberian vs Devon Rex vs Cornish Rex Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	3-5 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate High grooming	Affectionate Requires attention	Affectionate Requires attention
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires careful selection, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	Balanced diet	High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	High
Genetic Diversity	High	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	Low	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Three times a day	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	High	Low	High
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Siberian or Devon Rex or Cornish Rex?	12-15 years	10-15 years	11-14 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Siberian vs Devon Rex vs Cornish Rex cat?	The Siberian cat has a very high energy level.	The Devon Rex cat has a very high energy level.	The Cornish Rex cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Siberian or Devon Rex or Cornish Rex?	Yes Siberian 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 Cornish Rex cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Siberian vs Devon Rex vs Cornish Rex?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Devon Rexs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Retinal Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Patellar Luxation Hereditary Myopathy	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Patellar Luxation Hereditary Myopathy
Climate	Cold	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Medium

Siberian vs Devon Rex vs Cornish Rex Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and affectionate meows	Playful and high-pitched meows	Soft and high-pitched meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and friendly	Excellent, very social and friendly	Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression	Loyal and affectionate	Mischievous and affectionate	Lively and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Loyal and affectionate tail movements	Playful and mischievous tail movements	Curly tail with expressive movements
Explorer Instincts	High	High	High
Attention Needs	Moderate	High	High
Protectiveness	High	Low	Low
Territoriality	High	Low	Low
Independence	High	Moderate	Moderate
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	High
Play Style	Active Curious Playful	Active Social Playful	Active Social Playful
Escape Tendencies	High	High	High
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	High	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Easy	Easy
Agility	High	High	High
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. Siberian are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Devon Rex are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Energetic Explorer. Cornish Rex are extremely playful and energetic.
Trainability	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.	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: Cornish Rex cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Siberian or Devon Rex or Cornish 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, Siberian or Devon Rex or Cornish Rex?	Curious	Highly interactive	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Siberian 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.	Cornish Rex cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Siberian vs Devon Rex vs Cornish Rex?	High: Siberian 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: Cornish Rex cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Siberian or Devon Rex or Cornish Rex?	The Siberian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Devon Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Cornish Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Siberian or Devon Rex or Cornish Rex?	Very dog-friendly: Siberian 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: Cornish Rex owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Siberian vs Devon Rex vs Cornish Rex?	Outstanding: Siberian is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Devon Rex is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Cornish Rex is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Siberian or Devon Rex or Cornish Rex?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	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, Siberian or Devon Rex or Cornish Rex?	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, Siberian or Devon Rex or Cornish Rex?	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.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Siberian vs Devon Rex vs Cornish Rex Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	High	Low	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb
Dental Care	Moderate	High	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Siberian or Devon Rex or Cornish Rex?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Siberian 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.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Cornish Rex coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Siberian or Devon Rex or Cornish 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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Siberian vs Devon Rex vs Cornish Rex Cat Breed Comparison

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