{"id":87427,"date":"2022-04-22T12:06:09","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:06:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-devon-rex-cats-rare\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:06:09","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:06:09","slug":"are-devon-rex-cats-rare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-devon-rex-cats-rare\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Devon Rex cats rare?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-devon-rex-cats-rare\/#Are_Devon_Rex_cats_rare\" title=\"Are Devon Rex cats rare?\">Are Devon Rex cats rare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-devon-rex-cats-rare\/#Are_Devon_Rex_cats_good_pets\" title=\"Are Devon Rex cats good pets?\">Are Devon Rex cats good pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-devon-rex-cats-rare\/#Are_Devon_Rex_cats_cuddly\" title=\"Are Devon Rex cats cuddly?\">Are Devon Rex cats cuddly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-devon-rex-cats-rare\/#What_Colours_do_Devon_Rex_come_in\" title=\"What Colours do Devon Rex come in?\">What Colours do Devon Rex come in?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-devon-rex-cats-rare\/#What_is_the_lifespan_of_a_Devon_Rex_cat\" title=\"What is the lifespan of a Devon Rex cat?\">What is the lifespan of a Devon Rex cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-devon-rex-cats-rare\/#Are_Devon_Rex_cats_smart\" title=\"Are Devon Rex cats smart?\">Are Devon Rex cats smart?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-devon-rex-cats-rare\/#What_breeds_make_a_Devon_Rex\" title=\"What breeds make a Devon Rex?\">What breeds make a Devon Rex?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-devon-rex-cats-rare\/#Are_Devon_Rex_good_pets\" title=\"Are Devon Rex good pets?\">Are Devon Rex good pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-devon-rex-cats-rare\/#How_much_is_a_Devon_Rex_cat\" title=\"How much is a Devon Rex cat?\">How much is a Devon Rex cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-devon-rex-cats-rare\/#What_is_the_personality_of_a_Devon_Rex_cat\" title=\"What is the personality of a Devon Rex cat?\">What is the personality of a Devon Rex cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-devon-rex-cats-rare\/#Are_Devon_Rex_cats_quiet\" title=\"Are Devon Rex cats quiet?\">Are Devon Rex cats quiet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-devon-rex-cats-rare\/#Are_Devon_Rex_cats_affectionate\" title=\"Are Devon Rex cats affectionate?\">Are Devon Rex cats affectionate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-devon-rex-cats-rare\/#Which_cat_is_the_most_cuddly\" title=\"Which cat is the most cuddly?\">Which cat is the most cuddly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-devon-rex-cats-rare\/#Do_Devon_Rex_cats_meow_a_lot\" title=\"Do Devon Rex cats meow a lot?\">Do Devon Rex cats meow a lot?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-devon-rex-cats-rare\/#How_much_does_a_Devon_Rex_kitten_cost\" title=\"How much does a Devon Rex kitten cost?\">How much does a Devon Rex kitten cost?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-devon-rex-cats-rare\/#How_can_you_tell_a_Devon_Rex_cat\" title=\"How can you tell a Devon Rex cat?\">How can you tell a Devon Rex cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-devon-rex-cats-rare\/#What_is_a_tortie_Devon_Rex\" title=\"What is a tortie Devon Rex?\">What is a tortie Devon Rex?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-devon-rex-cats-rare\/#How_long_do_Devon_Rex_cats_live_for\" title=\"How long do Devon Rex cats live for?\">How long do Devon Rex cats live for?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-devon-rex-cats-rare\/#Do_Devon_Rex_have_health_issues\" title=\"Do Devon Rex have health issues?\">Do Devon Rex have health issues?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-devon-rex-cats-rare\/#How_smart_is_a_Devon_Rex\" title=\"How smart is a Devon Rex?\">How smart is a Devon Rex?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-devon-rex-cats-rare\/#How_was_a_Devon_Rex_breed_by\" title=\"How was a Devon Rex breed by?\">How was a Devon Rex breed by?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-devon-rex-cats-rare\/#What_is_a_Devon_Rex_variant\" title=\"What is a Devon Rex variant?\">What is a Devon Rex variant?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-devon-rex-cats-rare\/#Where_do_Devon_Rex_cats_come_from\" title=\"Where do Devon Rex cats come from?\">Where do Devon Rex cats come from?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-devon-rex-cats-rare\/#Do_Devon_Rex_cats_make_good_pets\" title=\"Do Devon Rex cats make good pets?\">Do Devon Rex cats make good pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-devon-rex-cats-rare\/#Are_Devon_Rex_mischievous\" title=\"Are Devon Rex mischievous?\">Are Devon Rex mischievous?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Devon_Rex_cats_rare\"><\/span>Are Devon Rex cats rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Devon rex is a <b>relatively uncommon breed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Devon_Rex_cats_good_pets\"><\/span>Are Devon Rex cats good pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With his playful, outgoing nature, the Devon Rex is <b>a good choice for families with older children, other pets, or frequent guests. He is a good traveler and makes an excellent therapy cat. You may hear that the Devon Rex coat is hypoallergenic because of its texture, but that is not correct.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Devon_Rex_cats_cuddly\"><\/span>Are Devon Rex cats cuddly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Devon and Cornish Rex&#8217;s are more like dogs with how much interaction they like from you. <b>They are vocal, playful, cuddly and naughty<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Colours_do_Devon_Rex_come_in\"><\/span>What Colours do Devon Rex come in?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Devon Rex can come in almost any available coat (and even eye) color, including <b>black, chocolate, cinnamon, blue, brown, tan, orange, red, lilac, and white. Possible patterns include tortoiseshell (tortie for short), calico, pointed, and tabby.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_lifespan_of_a_Devon_Rex_cat\"><\/span>What is the lifespan of a Devon Rex cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Devon and Cornish Rex&#8217;s are more like dogs with how much interaction they like from you. <b>They are vocal, playful, cuddly and naughty<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Devon_Rex_cats_smart\"><\/span>Are Devon Rex cats smart?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>10-15 years<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breeds_make_a_Devon_Rex\"><\/span>What breeds make a Devon Rex?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Devon Rex is a breed of intelligent, tall-eared, short-haired cat that emerged in England during the late 1950s. They are known for their slender bodies, wavy coat, and large ears. This breed of cat is capable of learning difficult tricks but can be hard to motivate.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Devon_Rex_good_pets\"><\/span>Are Devon Rex good pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With his playful, outgoing nature, the Devon Rex is <b>a good choice for families with older children, other pets, or frequent guests. He is a good traveler and makes an excellent therapy cat. You may hear that the Devon Rex coat is hypoallergenic because of its texture, but that is not correct.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_Devon_Rex_cat\"><\/span>How much is a Devon Rex cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>between $600 and $2,000<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_personality_of_a_Devon_Rex_cat\"><\/span>What is the personality of a Devon Rex cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Devon Rex is an <b>active, energetic breed. She is truly a little clown and will delight her parent by giving enchanting playful performances. For this, of course, the Devon expects to be thanked with pets and loving attention and will return affection with purring.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Devon_Rex_cats_quiet\"><\/span>Are Devon Rex cats quiet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Devon Rexes are <b>generally quiet cats but will sometimes communicate vocally with a soft meow. Due to this breed being very people-orientated they don&#8217;t do well being left alone so are better suited to households where at least one person is around during the day.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Devon_Rex_cats_affectionate\"><\/span>Are Devon Rex cats affectionate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Devon rex cats are affectionate and social. They don&#8217;t like to be left alone and will appreciate another four-legged friend to keep them company at home. Because of their short coats, Devon rex cats can be sensitive to the sun.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_cat_is_the_most_cuddly\"><\/span>Which cat is the most cuddly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Burmese are often considered to be the most affectionate cat breed. They love being with people at all times and crave close physical contact, making them the ultimate companion cat for a devoted family. They will follow their owner from room to room and prefer to cuddle up on the sofa or sleep in bed with them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Devon_Rex_cats_meow_a_lot\"><\/span>Do Devon Rex cats meow a lot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Devon Rex is an <b>active, energetic breed. She is truly a little clown and will delight her parent by giving enchanting playful performances. For this, of course, the Devon expects to be thanked with pets and loving attention and will return affection with purring.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_Devon_Rex_kitten_cost\"><\/span>How much does a Devon Rex kitten cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>$1,000 to $3,000<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_a_Devon_Rex_cat\"><\/span>How can you tell a Devon Rex cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To identify a Devon Rex, first <b>look for a distinctive short, curly coat. Check for dense curls or waves that feel a bit like suede. Another thing to check for is a small face with large eyes and big, bat-like ears. Examine the neck, too.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_tortie_Devon_Rex\"><\/span>What is a tortie Devon Rex?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tortoiseshell or Torties for short  Torties aren&#8217;t true tri-colored cats, as they are <b>mainly black and orange (also called red) swirled in a brindle pattern. But they are similar to calicos in that they are nearly always female. Sometimes you will see a tortie patterned cat with small splashes of white.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_Devon_Rex_cats_live_for\"><\/span>How long do Devon Rex cats live for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>10-15 years<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Devon_Rex_have_health_issues\"><\/span>Do Devon Rex have health issues?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Devon and Cornish Rex&#8217;s are more like dogs with how much interaction they like from you. <b>They are vocal, playful, cuddly and naughty<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_smart_is_a_Devon_Rex\"><\/span>How smart is a Devon Rex?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Devon rex cats can have coats in any color and in a wide range of patterns. The Devon rex is a <b>highly intelligent cat breed that&#8217;s easy to litter train, will play fetch, and has the capability of learning difficult tricks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_was_a_Devon_Rex_breed_by\"><\/span>How was a Devon Rex breed by?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s widely accepted that this breed of cat has its origins in the Devonshire region of England in 1960. <b>A female domestic short-haired cat mated with a stray tom cat with a peculiar curl to his coat. The resulting litter produced one curly-coated kitten that was immediately noticed for his unique fur and named Kirlee.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Devon_Rex_variant\"><\/span>What is a Devon Rex variant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The term &#8216;variant&#8217; is used for <b>cats with coats that vary from their Rex coated parent.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_Devon_Rex_cats_come_from\"><\/span>Where do Devon Rex cats come from?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is quite a difference between the two breeds, starting with their hair, the Cornish Rex only having curly down hair (a soft silky hair that generally forms an undercoat). The Devon Rex has all three types of curly hair; awn hair, down hair and very little guard hair (this is a protective topcoat).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Devon_Rex_cats_make_good_pets\"><\/span>Do Devon Rex cats make good pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Devon rex cats are intelligent, friendly, and outgoing. These super sociable animals are good with kids (as long as the kids know how to properly interact with cats!) and <b>love to be around pets and other people<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Devon_Rex_mischievous\"><\/span>Are Devon Rex mischievous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Devon and Cornish Rex&#8217;s are more like dogs with how much interaction they like from you. <b>They are vocal, playful, cuddly and naughty<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Are Devon Rex cats rare?Are Devon Rex cats good pets?Are Devon Rex cats cuddly?What Colours do Devon Rex come in?What is the lifespan of a Devon Rex cat?Are Devon Rex cats smart?What breeds make a Devon Rex?Are Devon Rex good pets?How much is a Devon Rex cat?What is the personality of a&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-87427","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87427"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=87427"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87427\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=87427"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=87427"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=87427"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}