Oriental vs British Shorthair vs Devon Rex Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Oriental	British Shorthair	Devon Rex
Origins	United States	United Kingdom	United Kingdom
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Group	Natural	Natural	Mutation
Popularity Rank	16	3	7
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Oriental Shorthair	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica	Pixie cat, Alien cat, Poodle cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Oriental vs British Shorthair vs Devon Rex cat?	$800 to $1500	$1,500 to $3,000	$1200 to $1800
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	No data available	The International Cat Association (TICA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

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

Size Which is bigger, Oriental or British Shorthair or Devon Rex cat?	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 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.	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Oriental or British Shorthair or Devon Rex?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds	Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 5 - 8 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	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.	Lithe Devon Rex are very slender and lightweight, often appearing delicate.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Green	Gold Copper	Gold Blue Odd
Hair Color and Pattern	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.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat What is the difference between Oriental, British Shorthair and Devon Rex coats?	Short Hair	Short Hair	Short
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Muscular	Lean
Head Shape	Triangular	Round	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Round	Large and Prominent
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Button	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Soft Curled	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Robust	Robust	Sturdy
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Whip-like
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Average

Oriental vs British Shorthair vs Devon Rex Special Abilities Comparison

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

Oriental vs British Shorthair vs Devon Rex Health Comparison

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

Oriental vs British Shorthair vs Devon Rex Characteristics and Personality Comparison

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

Oriental vs British Shorthair vs Devon Rex Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Moderate	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	High	High	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Oriental or British Shorthair or Devon Rex?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Oriental coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the British Shorthair coat in good condition.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Devon Rex cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Oriental or British Shorthair or Devon Rex?	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.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

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Oriental vs British Shorthair vs Devon Rex Cat Breed Comparison

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