| Cornish Rex | Devon Rex | |
|---|---|---|
| Lifespan | 11-15 years | 9-15 years |
| Size | Small | Small |
| Weight | 6-9 lb | 6-9 lb |
| Energy | Very high | Very high |
| Grooming | Moderate | Moderate |
| Shedding | Low | Low |
| With kids | Good with kids | Good with kids |
The Cornish Rex's signature ultra-thin, guard-hair-free coat isn't just low-maintenance styling — it leaves the cat with little real insulation or sun protection, so these cats chill and sunburn far more easily than a normal-coated cat and often need sweaters or strictly indoor, temperature-controlled living.
Devon Rex are talkative and constantly want to be involved in whatever you're doing, including waking you up, and despite low shedding they are not actually hypoallergenic — the allergen (Fel d 1) is in their skin and saliva, not their sparse hair, so people with real cat allergies still react to them.
Cornish Rex ·
Devon Rex
Health problems, origin and what living with each is actually like.