British Shorthair vs German Rex
Compare British Shorthair and German Rex: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
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Characteristic
British Shorthair
German Rex
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
30 – 36 cm
25 – 30 cm
Weight
3 – 8 kg
2 – 5 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 17 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
2/5
3/5
Energy level
2/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
Not available
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
British Shorthair
Easy to train
German Rex
Summary
About British Shorthair
British Shorthairs are sturdy, medium‑large cats with round faces, dense plush coats and many colours, best known in blue with copper eyes. Calm, quietly affectionate and suited to indoor or apartment life, they mature slowly and need moderate play, grooming and weight control.
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