Burmese vs Devon Rex
Compare Burmese and Devon Rex: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Burmese
VS
Devon Rex
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Burmese
Devon Rex
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FIFe Category
3
4
Height
25 – 30 cm
30 – 35 cm
Weight
3 – 6 kg
2 – 4 kg
Life Expectancy
10 – 16 years
9 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy Level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
5/5
4/5
Trainability
5/5
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
Burmese
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Low Grooming
Easy to Train
Devon Rex
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Low Grooming
Easy to Train
Summary
About Burmese
The Burmese is a medium, muscular cat with a short, satin coat in rich solid colors and large golden eyes. Affectionate and people focused, it often follows a favorite person, enjoys play and training, dislikes long solitude, and usually stays lively and social into old age.
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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