Cornish Rex vs Devon Rex
Compare Cornish Rex and Devon Rex: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Cornish Rex
VS
Devon Rex
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Cornish Rex
Devon Rex
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FIFe Category
4
4
Height
30 – 35 cm
30 – 35 cm
Weight
2 – 5 kg
2 – 4 kg
Life Expectancy
11 – 15 years
9 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy Level
5/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
1/5
1/5
Shedding
1/5
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
Cornish Rex
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 Cornish Rex
Cornish Rex cats are slender, fine‑boned, and elegant, with large ears and a distinctive egg‑shaped head. Their short, wavy, velvet‑soft coat needs gentle care and warmth. Extremely active, playful, affectionate, and people focused, they crave interaction, mental stimulation, and indoor living.
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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