Sphynx vs Russian Blue vs Devon Rex Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Sphynx	Russian Blue	Devon Rex
Origins	Canada	Russia	United Kingdom
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Mutation	Natural	Mutation
Popularity Rank	6	11	7
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Canadian Hairless, Canadian Sphynx	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat	Pixie cat, Alien cat, Poodle cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Sphynx vs Russian Blue vs Devon Rex cat?	$1800 to $3000	$1000 to $1700	$1200 to $1800
Cost Of Ownership	High	Moderate	Moderate
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) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Sphynx vs Russian Blue vs Devon Rex Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Sphynx or Russian Blue or Devon Rex cat?	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 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, Sphynx or Russian Blue or Devon Rex?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 5 - 8 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	Foreign (Oriental) Sphynx have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.	Semi-foreign Russian Blue have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	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	Green 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.	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat What is the difference between Sphynx, Russian Blue and Devon Rex coats?	Hairless	Short Hair	Short
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Lean	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	Small and Deep-set	Large and Prominent
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Long and Narrow	Straight	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Silky Long	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Fine	Slender Fine	Sturdy
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Whip-like
Sleep Patterns	Moderate Sleep	Average	Average

Sphynx vs Russian Blue vs Devon Rex Special Abilities Comparison

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

Sphynx vs Russian Blue vs Devon Rex Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	High grooming Sensitive skin	Low maintenance Independent	Affectionate Requires attention
Breeding	Requires careful genetic management, small to moderate litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, low carbs	High protein, wet food	Balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Medium	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Moderate	Low
Feeding Schedule	Two or more small meals a day	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Three times a day
Maintenance Level	Moderate	High	Low
Exercise Needs	Medium	Low	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Sphynx or Russian Blue or Devon Rex?	12-14 years	10-16 years	10-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Sphynx vs Russian Blue vs Devon Rex cat?	The Sphynx cat has an average energy level.	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.	The Devon Rex cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Sphynx or Russian Blue or Devon Rex?	Yes Sphynx cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	Yes Russian Blue 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, Sphynx vs Russian Blue 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) Skin Diseases (due to lack of fur) Hereditary Myopathy	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Bladder Stones	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Patellar Luxation Hereditary Myopathy
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Low	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Easy	Medium

Sphynx vs Russian Blue vs Devon Rex Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Loud and energetic sounds	Quiet and shy meows	Playful and high-pitched meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and friendly	Good, but can be shy	Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression	Outgoing and energetic	Shy and loyal	Mischievous and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Outgoing and energetic tail movements	Shy and loyal tail movements	Playful and mischievous tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Low	Moderate	High
Attention Needs	High	Moderate	High
Protectiveness	Low	Moderate	Low
Territoriality	Low	Moderate	Low
Independence	Moderate	High	Moderate
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	High
Play Style	Curious Interactive Playful	Playful Gentle Calm	Active Social Playful
Escape Tendencies	High	High	High
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	High	High
Aggression Level	Low	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Easy	Easy
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Low	Medium
Activity	Moderately Active	Low Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Low Independent	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Sphynx are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Russian Blue are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Devon Rex are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Difficult to Train: Sphynx cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.	Average Trainability: Russian Blue 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.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Sphynx or Russian Blue 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, Sphynx or Russian Blue or Devon Rex?	Loyal	Active	Highly interactive
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Sphynx cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Russian Blue cats adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Devon Rex cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Sphynx vs Russian Blue vs Devon Rex?	High: Sphynx cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	Average: Russian Blue cats are average regarding their affection level.	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, Sphynx or Russian Blue or Devon Rex?	The Sphynx cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Devon Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Sphynx or Russian Blue or Devon Rex?	Very dog-friendly: Sphynx owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Russian Blue cats are average friendly toward dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Devon Rex owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Sphynx vs Russian Blue vs Devon Rex?	Outstanding: Sphynx is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Devon Rex is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Sphynx or Russian Blue or Devon Rex?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	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, Sphynx or Russian Blue 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, Sphynx or Russian Blue 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.

Sphynx vs Russian Blue vs Devon Rex 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, Sphynx or Russian Blue or Devon Rex?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Sphynx coat in good condition.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Russian Blue 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, Sphynx or Russian Blue or Devon Rex?	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

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