Selkirk Rex vs Devon Rex Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Selkirk Rex	Devon Rex
Origins	United States	United Kingdom
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Group	Crossbreed	Mutation
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Selkirk Rex vs Devon Rex Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Selkirk Rex or Devon Rex cat?	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 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.
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Selkirk Rex or Devon Rex cat?	Male: 11 - 16 pounds, Female: 6 - 12 pounds	Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 5 - 8 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Selkirk Rex and Devon Rex coats?	Long	Short
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.
Eye Color	Gold Copper	Gold Blue Odd
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set

Selkirk Rex vs Devon Rex Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	Moderate	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Selkirk Rex or Devon Rex?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Selkirk Rex cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Devon Rex cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Selkirk Rex or Devon Rex?	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

Selkirk Rex vs Devon Rex Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Trainability	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: 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, Selkirk Rex 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.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Selkirk Rex or Devon Rex?	Active	Highly interactive
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Selkirk 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.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Selkirk Rex vs Devon Rex?	High: Selkirk 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.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Selkirk Rex or Devon Rex?	The Selkirk Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Devon Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Selkirk Rex or Devon Rex?	Very dog-friendly: Selkirk 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.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Selkirk Rex vs Devon Rex?	Average: the Selkirk Rex cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Devon Rex is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Selkirk Rex or Devon Rex?	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, Selkirk Rex or Devon Rex?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Selkirk Rex or Devon Rex?	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.

Selkirk Rex vs Devon Rex Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Shepherd Cat	Pixie cat, Alien cat, Poodle cat

Selkirk Rex vs Devon Rex Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do Selkirk Rex cats live longer than Devon Rex?	14-15 years	10-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Selkirk Rex vs Devon Rex cat?	The Selkirk Rex cat has an average energy level.	The Devon Rex cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Selkirk Rex or Devon Rex?	No Selkirk Rex 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, Selkirk Rex vs Devon Rex?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Devon Rexs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Patellar Luxation Hereditary Myopathy

Selkirk Rex vs Devon Rex Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Selkirk Rex vs Devon Rex cat?	$800 to $1500	$1200 to $1800

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