Bengal vs Devon Rex
Compare Bengal and Devon Rex: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Bengal
VS
Devon Rex
Comparison Table
Show Differences Only
Characteristic
Bengal
Devon Rex
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FIFe Category
3
4
Height
25 – 30 cm
30 – 35 cm
Weight
3 – 8 kg
2 – 4 kg
Life Expectancy
10 – 16 years
9 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
1/5
5/5
Energy Level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
5/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
2/5
1/5
Shedding
2/5
1/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Bengal
Very Smart
Low Grooming
Easy to Train
Devon Rex
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Low Grooming
Easy to Train
Summary
About Bengal
The Bengal is an athletic, medium‑large cat with a wild, leopard‑like spotted or marbled coat and low‑maintenance, silky fur that may glitter. Highly active, intelligent, vocal, and people‑oriented, it enjoys water, interactive play, training, and needs substantial daily mental and physical stimulation.
About Devon Rex
The Devon Rex is a small, elfin‑looking cat with huge ears and a soft, curly, low‑shedding coat. Highly people‑oriented and playful, it enjoys climbing, interactive games, and close contact. Intelligent and trainable, it needs gentle grooming, regular ear care, and daily mental and physical activity.
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