Devon Rex
VS
Oriental Long Hair
Devon Rex vs Oriental Long Hair
Compare Devon Rex and Oriental Long Hair side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Devon Rex
Oriental Long Hair
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
30 – 35 cm
20 – 25 cm
Weight
2 – 4 kg
2 – 5 kg
Life expectancy
9 – 15 years
10 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
5/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
5/5
Trainability
4/5
5/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
1/5
3/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking level
0/5
0/5
Aggressiveness
0/5
0/5
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Characteristics
Devon Rex
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Oriental Long Hair
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Summary
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.
About Oriental Long Hair
Oriental Longhairs are elegant, longhaired relatives of the Siamese, with slim, athletic bodies, wedge heads, and large ears. They have silky, easy‑care coats in many colors, are intelligent, playful, very vocal, people‑oriented, and thrive on active, interactive homes.
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