Devon Rex vs Oriental vs Scottish Fold Cat Breed Comparison
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Compare Devon Rex and Oriental. Which is better: Devon Rex or Oriental or Scottish Fold?
Name | Devon Rex | Oriental | Scottish Fold |
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Origins | United Kingdom | United States | United Kingdom |
Group | Mutation | Natural | Mutation |
Popularity Rank | 7 | 16 | 8 |
Reviews | 0 | 0 | 2 |
User Ratings |
Other Names
What other names do they have? | Pixie cat, Alien cat, Poodle cat | Oriental Shorthair | Scot Fold |
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Price
Which one is cheaper, Devon Rex vs Oriental vs Scottish Fold cat? | $1200 to $1800 | $800 to $1500 | $1000 to $2000 |
Cost Of Ownership | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
Breed Recognition |
The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) | No data available |
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Devon Rex vs Oriental vs Scottish Fold Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison
Size
Which is bigger, Devon Rex or Oriental or Scottish Fold 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, Devon Rex or Oriental or Scottish Fold? | Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 5 - 8 pounds | Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds | Male: 9 - 13 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 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 Devon Rex are very slender and lightweight, often appearing delicate. |
Foreign (Oriental) Oriental have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs. |
Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types. |
Ear Shape |
Large Pointed Wide-set |
Large Pointed Wide-set |
Medium Folded Wide-set |
Eye Color |
Gold Blue Odd | Green |
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 Devon Rex, Oriental and Scottish Fold coats? | Short | Short Hair | Short Hair |
Leg Lenght | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Whisker Length | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Musculature | Lean | Muscular | Lean |
Head Shape | Triangular | Triangular | Round |
Toe Count |
5 front 4 back |
5 front 4 back |
5 front 4 back |
Eye Shape And Orientation | Large and Prominent | Almond-shaped | Round |
Night Vision | |||
Paw Size | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Nose Structure | Concave | Straight | Button |
Neck Length | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Fur Texture |
Soft Curled |
Soft Curled |
Short Dense |
Bone Density | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Flexibility | High | High | High |
Bone Structure | Sturdy | Robust | Heavy |
Tail Length | Whip-like | Long and Tapered | Long and Tapered |
Sleep Patterns | Average |
Calm More Sleep |
Active Less Sleep |
Devon Rex vs Oriental vs Scottish Fold Special Abilities Comparison
Attention Span | Moderate, playful and curious | Long, vocal and social | Short to moderate, gentle and calm |
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Guarding Instinct | Low | Low | Low |
Protection Instincts | Low | Low | Low |
Climbing Ability | High | High | Low |
Jumping Ability | Excellent | Good | Moderate |
Swimming Ability | Poor | Poor | Poor |
Water Affinity | |||
Rescue Capability | Moderate | Poor | Poor |
Devon Rex vs Oriental vs Scottish Fold Health Comparison
Litter Size | 2-4 Kittens | 2-4 Kittens | 2-4 Kittens |
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Special Needs |
Affectionate Requires attention |
Affectionate Moderate grooming |
Affectionate Moderate grooming |
Breeding | Requires experienced breeders, small litter size | Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size | Requires genetic management, moderate litter size |
Dietary Preferences | Balanced diet | Low fat, high fiber | High protein, low carbs |
Solo Time Tolerance | High | High | Medium |
Noise Sensitivity | Low | Low | High |
Genetic Diversity | Low | Low | Low |
Sensitivity To Changes | High sensitivity | High sensitivity | Medium sensitivity |
Food Motivation | Low | Low | Low |
Feeding Schedule | Three times a day |
Twice a day Morning and Evening |
Twice a day Morning and Evening |
Maintenance Level | Low | Low | High |
Exercise Needs | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Devon Rex or Oriental or Scottish Fold? | 10-15 years | 12-14 years | 11-14 years |
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Devon Rex vs Oriental vs Scottish Fold cat? | The Devon Rex cat has a very high energy level. | The Oriental cat has a very high energy level. | The Scottish Fold cat has an average energy level. |
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Devon Rex or Oriental or Scottish Fold? | Yes Devon Rex cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions. | Yes Oriental cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions. | No Scottish Fold cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction. |
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Devon Rex vs Oriental vs Scottish Fold? | High Devon Rexs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds. | High Orientals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds. | High Scottish Folds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds. |
Health Problems |
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Patellar Luxation Hereditary Myopathy |
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma |
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Arthritis Osteochondrodysplasia (OCD) |
Climate | Temperate | Temperate | Cold |
Cold Tolerance | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Heat Tolerance | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Breeding Difficulty | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Devon Rex vs Oriental vs Scottish Fold Characteristics and Personality Comparison
Common Vocalizations | Playful and high-pitched meows | Loud and talkative | Quiet and gentle sounds |
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Interaction With Other Pets | Excellent, very social and friendly | Good, very social and playful | Good, calm and friendly |
Facial Expression | Mischievous and affectionate | Vocal and affectionate | Sweet and gentle |
Tail Behavior | Playful and mischievous tail movements | Vocal and affectionate tail movements | Sweet and gentle tail movements |
Explorer Instincts | High | Moderate | Low |
Attention Needs | High | High | Moderate |
Protectiveness | Low | Low | Low |
Territoriality | Low | Low | Low |
Independence | Moderate | High | Low |
Response To Commands | High | High | Low |
Adaptability To Indoor Life | High | High | High |
Hunting Drive | High | High | Low |
Play Style |
Active Social Playful |
Active Social Playful |
Playful Gentle Calm |
Escape Tendencies | High | High | Low |
Curiosity | High | High | Low |
Hunting Skills | Moderate ⏺️ | Moderate ⏺️ | Low ⬇️ |
Reaction To Strangers | Friendly | Friendly | Cautious |
Stalking Behavior | High | High | Low |
Aggression Level | Low | Low | Low |
Training Difficulty | Easy | Easy | Moderate |
Agility | High | High | Low |
Travel Compatibility | Medium | 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 | Active Adventurer. Devon Rex are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions. | Active Adventurer. Oriental are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions. | Active Adventurer. Scottish Fold are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions. |
Trainability | 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. | Average Trainability: Oriental cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards. | Moderately Trainable: Scottish Fold cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts. |
Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, Devon Rex or Oriental or Scottish Fold? | Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap. | Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap. | No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds. |
Temperament
Which one has a better personality, Devon Rex or Oriental or Scottish Fold? | Highly interactive | Energetic | Affectionate |
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential? | Devon Rex cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Oriental cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Scottish Fold cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Devon Rex vs Oriental vs Scottish Fold? | High: Devon Rex cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers. | High: Oriental cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers. | High: Scottish Fold cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers. |
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Devon Rex or Oriental or Scottish Fold? | The Devon Rex cat is a child-friendly breed. | The Oriental cat is a child-friendly breed. | The Scottish Fold cat is a child-friendly breed. |
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Devon Rex or Oriental or Scottish Fold? | Very dog-friendly: Devon Rex owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog. | Very dog-friendly: Oriental owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog. | Very dog-friendly: Scottish Fold owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog. |
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Devon Rex vs Oriental vs Scottish Fold? | Outstanding: Devon Rex is one of the brightest cat breeds. | Outstanding: Oriental is one of the brightest cat breeds. | Smart: Scottish Fold's has great intelligence. |
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Devon Rex or Oriental or Scottish Fold? | 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, Devon Rex or Oriental or Scottish Fold? | Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people. | Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers. | Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers. |
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Devon Rex or Oriental or Scottish Fold? | Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats. | Frequent This cat breed meows very often. | Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats. |
Devon Rex vs Oriental vs Scottish Fold Grooming Comparison
Seasonal Shedding | Low | Low | Moderate |
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Grooming Tools Needed |
Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool |
Brush Comb Deshedding Tool |
Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool |
Dental Care | High | High | High |
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Devon Rex or Oriental or Scottish Fold? | Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Devon Rex cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being. | Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Oriental coat in good condition. | Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Scottish Fold cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being. |
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Devon Rex or Oriental or Scottish Fold? | Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average. | High If you're looking for a cat that won't leave a trail of fur everywhere they go, you might want to rethink your choice of pet. | Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding. |
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