Cornish Rex vs Devon Rex vs Selkirk Rex Cat Breed Comparison
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Compare Cornish Rex and Devon Rex. Which is better: Cornish Rex or Devon Rex or Selkirk Rex?
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| Name | Cornish Rex | Devon Rex | Selkirk Rex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  United Kingdom | United Kingdom |  United States |
| Group | Mutation | Mutation | Crossbreed |
| Popularity Rank | 13 | 7 | 20 |
| Reviews | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| User Ratings |
| Other Names
What other names do they have? | Corn Rex Cat | Pixie cat, Alien cat, Poodle cat | Shepherd Cat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price
Which one is cheaper, Cornish Rex vs Devon Rex vs Selkirk Rex cat? | $800 to $1200 | $1200 to $1800 | $800 to $1500 |
| Cost Of Ownership | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Breed Recognition |
The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Cornish Rex Breed Club |
The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) |
The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) |
Cornish Rex vs Devon Rex vs Selkirk Rex Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison
| Size
Which is bigger, Cornish Rex or Devon Rex or Selkirk Rex cat? | Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down. | Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down. | Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down. |
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| Weight
Which is heavier, Cornish Rex or Devon Rex or Selkirk Rex? | Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds | Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 5 - 8 pounds | Male: 11 - 16 pounds, Female: 6 - 12 pounds |
| Bite Force | Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI | Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI | Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI |
| Body Type |
Lithe Cornish Rex are very slender and lightweight, often appearing delicate. |
Lithe Devon Rex are very slender and lightweight, often appearing delicate. |
Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types. |
| Ear Shape |
Large Pointed Wide-set |
Large Pointed Wide-set |
Medium Rounded Wide-set |
| Eye Color | Green |
Gold Blue Odd |
Gold Copper |
| Hair Color and Pattern | All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint. | All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint. | All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint. |
| Coat
What is the difference between Cornish Rex, Devon Rex and Selkirk Rex coats? | Short Hair | Short | Long |
| Leg Lenght | Long | Medium | Medium |
| Whisker Length | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Musculature | Slender | Lean | Solid |
| Head Shape | Triangular | Triangular | Round |
| Toe Count |
5 front 4 back |
5 front 4 back |
5 front 4 back |
| Eye Shape And Orientation | Almond-shaped | Large and Prominent | Round |
| Night Vision | |||
| Paw Size | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Nose Structure | Long and Narrow | Concave | Concave |
| Neck Length | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Fur Texture |
Soft Curled |
Soft Curled |
Short Dense |
| Bone Density | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Flexibility | High | High | High |
| Bone Structure |
Slender Fine | Sturdy | Sturdy |
| Tail Length | Whip-like | Whip-like | Long and Tapered |
| Sleep Patterns | Average | Average |
Active Less Sleep |
Cornish Rex vs Devon Rex vs Selkirk Rex Special Abilities Comparison
| Attention Span | Moderate, playful and affectionate | Moderate, playful and curious | Moderate, playful and affectionate |
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| Guarding Instinct | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Protection Instincts | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Climbing Ability | High | High | Moderate |
| Jumping Ability | Excellent | Excellent | Moderate |
| Swimming Ability | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Water Affinity | |||
| Rescue Capability | Moderate | Moderate | Poor |
Cornish Rex vs Devon Rex vs Selkirk Rex Health Comparison
| Litter Size | 3-5 Kittens | 2-4 Kittens | 4-6 Kittens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Needs |
Affectionate Requires attention |
Affectionate Requires attention |
Affectionate Moderate grooming |
| Breeding | Requires careful selection, moderate litter size | Requires experienced breeders, small litter size | Requires experienced breeders, small litter size |
| Dietary Preferences | High protein, wet food | Balanced diet | Low fat, high protein |
| Solo Time Tolerance | High | High | Medium |
| Noise Sensitivity | High | Low | Low |
| Genetic Diversity | Low | Low | Low |
| Sensitivity To Changes | High sensitivity | High sensitivity | Medium sensitivity |
| Food Motivation | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Feeding Schedule |
Twice a day Morning and Evening | Three times a day |
Twice a day Morning and Evening |
| Maintenance Level | High | Low | Low |
| Exercise Needs | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Cornish Rex or Devon Rex or Selkirk Rex? | 11-14 years | 10-15 years | 14-15 years |
| Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Cornish Rex vs Devon Rex vs Selkirk Rex cat? | The Cornish Rex cat has a very high energy level. | The Devon Rex cat has a very high energy level. | The Selkirk Rex cat has an average energy level. |
| Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Cornish Rex or Devon Rex or Selkirk Rex? | Yes Cornish Rex cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions. | Yes Devon Rex cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions. | No Selkirk Rex cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction. |
| Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Cornish Rex vs Devon Rex vs Selkirk Rex? | Low Very healthy cat breed. | High Devon Rexs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds. | Low Very healthy cat breed. |
| Health Problems |
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Patellar Luxation Hereditary Myopathy |
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Patellar Luxation Hereditary Myopathy |
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) |
| Climate | Temperate | Temperate | Temperate |
| Cold Tolerance | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Heat Tolerance | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Breeding Difficulty | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Cornish Rex vs Devon Rex vs Selkirk Rex Characteristics and Personality Comparison
| Common Vocalizations | Soft and high-pitched meows | Playful and high-pitched meows | Quiet and gentle meows |
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| Interaction With Other Pets | Excellent, very social and friendly | Excellent, very social and friendly | Good, playful and friendly |
| Facial Expression | Lively and affectionate | Mischievous and affectionate | Patient and loving |
| Tail Behavior | Curly tail with expressive movements | Playful and mischievous tail movements | Patient and loving tail movements |
| Explorer Instincts | High | High | Moderate |
| Attention Needs | High | High | Moderate |
| Protectiveness | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Territoriality | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Independence | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Response To Commands | High | High | Moderate |
| Adaptability To Indoor Life | High | High | High |
| Hunting Drive | High | High | Moderate |
| Play Style |
Active Social Playful |
Active Social Playful |
Social Playful Gentle |
| Escape Tendencies | High | High | Moderate |
| Curiosity | High | High | Moderate |
| Hunting Skills | Moderate ⏺️ | Moderate ⏺️ | Moderate ⏺️ |
| Reaction To Strangers | Friendly | Friendly | Friendly |
| Stalking Behavior | High | High | Moderate |
| Aggression Level | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Training Difficulty | Easy | Easy | Moderate |
| Agility | High | High | Moderate |
| Travel Compatibility | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Activity | Moderately Active | Moderately Active | Moderately Active |
| Compatibility With Other Animals |
Playful Medium |
Playful Medium |
Playful Medium |
| Household Noise Tolerance | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Playfulness | Energetic Explorer. Cornish Rex are extremely playful and energetic. | Active Adventurer. Devon Rex are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions. | Active Adventurer. Selkirk Rex are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions. |
| Trainability | Highly Trainable: Cornish Rex cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks. | Moderately Trainable: Devon Rex cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts. | Challenging to Train: Selkirk Rex cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results. |
| Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, Cornish Rex or Devon Rex or Selkirk Rex? | Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap. | Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap. | Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap. |
| Temperament
Which one has a better personality, Cornish Rex or Devon Rex or Selkirk Rex? | Affectionate | Highly interactive | Active |
| Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential? | Cornish Rex cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Devon Rex cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Selkirk Rex cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
| Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Cornish Rex vs Devon Rex vs Selkirk Rex? | High: Cornish Rex cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers. | High: Devon Rex cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers. | High: Selkirk Rex cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers. |
| Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Cornish Rex or Devon Rex or Selkirk Rex? | The Cornish Rex cat is a child-friendly breed. | The Devon Rex cat is a child-friendly breed. | The Selkirk Rex cat is a child-friendly breed. |
| Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Cornish Rex or Devon Rex or Selkirk Rex? | Very dog-friendly: Cornish Rex owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog. | Very dog-friendly: Devon Rex owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog. | Very dog-friendly: Selkirk Rex owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog. |
| Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Cornish Rex vs Devon Rex vs Selkirk Rex? | Outstanding: Cornish Rex is one of the brightest cat breeds. | Outstanding: Devon Rex is one of the brightest cat breeds. | Average: the Selkirk Rex cat has an average level of intelligence. |
| Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Cornish Rex or Devon Rex or Selkirk Rex? | Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction. | Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction. | Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat. |
| Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Cornish Rex or Devon Rex or Selkirk Rex? | Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers. | Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people. | Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers. |
| Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Cornish Rex or Devon Rex or Selkirk Rex? | Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats. | Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats. | Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something. |
Cornish Rex vs Devon Rex vs Selkirk Rex Grooming Comparison
| Seasonal Shedding | Low | Low | Moderate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grooming Tools Needed |
Brush Nail Clipper Comb |
Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool |
Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool |
| Dental Care | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Cornish Rex or Devon Rex or Selkirk Rex? | Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Cornish Rex coat in good condition. | Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Devon Rex cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being. | Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Selkirk Rex cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being. |
| Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Cornish Rex or Devon Rex or Selkirk Rex? | Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average. | Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average. | Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average. |
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