Devon Rex vs Selkirk Rex vs British Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Devon Rex	Selkirk Rex	British Shorthair
Origins	United Kingdom	United States	United Kingdom
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Group	Mutation	Crossbreed	Natural
Popularity Rank	7	20	3
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Pixie cat, Alien cat, Poodle cat	Shepherd Cat	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica
Price Which one is cheaper, Devon Rex vs Selkirk Rex vs British Shorthair cat?	$1200 to $1800	$800 to $1500	$1,500 to $3,000
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	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)	The International Cat Association (TICA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

Devon Rex vs Selkirk Rex vs British Shorthair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Devon Rex or Selkirk Rex or British Shorthair cat?	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.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Devon Rex or Selkirk Rex or British Shorthair?	Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 5 - 8 pounds	Male: 11 - 16 pounds, Female: 6 - 12 pounds	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type	Lithe Devon Rex are very slender and lightweight, often appearing delicate.	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Blue Odd	Gold Copper	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.	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.
Coat What is the difference between Devon Rex, Selkirk Rex and British Shorthair coats?	Short	Long	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Lean	Solid	Muscular
Head Shape	Triangular	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Large and Prominent	Round	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Concave	Button
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Short Dense	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Sturdy	Sturdy	Robust
Tail Length	Whip-like	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Average	Active Less Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Devon Rex vs Selkirk Rex vs British Shorthair Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Moderate, playful and curious	Moderate, playful and affectionate	Long, enjoys calm activities
Guarding Instinct	Low	Moderate	High
Protection Instincts	Low	Moderate	High
Climbing Ability	High	Moderate	Moderate
Jumping Ability	Excellent	Moderate	Moderate
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Moderate	Poor	Moderate

Devon Rex vs Selkirk Rex vs British Shorthair Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate Requires attention	Affectionate Moderate grooming	Low maintenance Independent
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Easy to breed, large litter size
Dietary Preferences	Balanced diet	Low fat, high protein	High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Moderate	High
Feeding Schedule	Three times a day	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Low	Low	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Devon Rex or Selkirk Rex or British Shorthair?	10-15 years	14-15 years	12-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Devon Rex vs Selkirk Rex vs British Shorthair cat?	The Devon Rex cat has a very high energy level.	The Selkirk Rex cat has an average energy level.	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Devon Rex or Selkirk Rex or British Shorthair?	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.	No British Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Devon Rex vs Selkirk Rex vs British Shorthair?	High Devon Rexs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Patellar Luxation Hereditary Myopathy	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Easy

Devon Rex vs Selkirk Rex vs British Shorthair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Playful and high-pitched meows	Quiet and gentle meows	Soft and gentle meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and friendly	Good, playful and friendly	Good, calm and tolerant
Facial Expression	Mischievous and affectionate	Patient and loving	Calm and easygoing
Tail Behavior	Playful and mischievous tail movements	Patient and loving tail movements	Gentle swaying when calm
Explorer Instincts	High	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	High	Moderate	Low
Protectiveness	Low	Moderate	High
Territoriality	Low	Moderate	High
Independence	Moderate	Moderate	High
Response To Commands	High	Moderate	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	Moderate	Moderate
Play Style	Active Social Playful	Social Playful Gentle	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	High	Moderate	Low
Curiosity	High	Moderate	Moderate
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	High	Moderate	Moderate
Aggression Level	Low	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	High	Moderate	Moderate
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. Selkirk Rex are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Balanced Playmate. British Shorthair have a balanced playfulness.
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.	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.	Moderately Trainable: British Shorthair 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 Selkirk Rex or British Shorthair?	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, Devon Rex or Selkirk Rex or British Shorthair?	Highly interactive	Active	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	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.	British Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Devon Rex vs Selkirk Rex vs British Shorthair?	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.	Average to High: British Shorthair cats are highly affectionate cats.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Devon Rex or Selkirk Rex or British Shorthair?	The Devon Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Selkirk Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Devon Rex or Selkirk Rex or British Shorthair?	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.	Very dog-friendly: British Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Devon Rex vs Selkirk Rex vs British Shorthair?	Outstanding: Devon Rex is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Selkirk Rex cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Devon Rex or Selkirk Rex or British Shorthair?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Devon Rex or Selkirk Rex or British Shorthair?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Devon Rex or Selkirk Rex or British Shorthair?	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.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Devon Rex vs Selkirk Rex vs British Shorthair Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb
Dental Care	High	Moderate	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Devon Rex or Selkirk Rex or British Shorthair?	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.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the British Shorthair coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Devon Rex or Selkirk Rex or British Shorthair?	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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