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British Shorthair vs Devon Rex

Side-by-side comparison of personality, body type, lifespan, and care.

British Shorthair United Kingdom
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British Shorthair
The Teddy Bear Gentleman with a Round, Plush Face
Devon Rex United Kingdom
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Devon Rex
The Mischievous Pixie with Elfin Ears and Impish Charm

Specifications

Item British Shorthair Devon Rex
Country of Origin イギリス イギリス
Body Type Cobby Semi-foreign
Coat Length Short Short
Weight 4.0 - 8.0 kgHeavier 2.0 - 4.5 kg
Lifespan 14–20 yearsLonger-lived 12–15 years

Overview

British Shorthair

The British Shorthair is the quintessential companion cat, combining a sturdy, plush build with a calm, dignified temperament. Their round faces, dense coats, and copper eyes give them the appearance of living teddy bears. Known for their quiet loyalty and undemanding nature, they are equally suited to bustling family homes and quiet single-person apartments.
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Devon Rex

The Devon Rex is a captivating breed with enormous ears, elfin features, and a soft, wavy coat that gives them an otherworldly, pixie-like appearance. Often called "the poodle cat" or "the alien cat," Devon Rex are playful, mischievous, and intensely people-oriented. Their clownish antics and unwavering devotion make them one of the most entertaining and affectionate companion breeds in existence.
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Common questions about these two breeds

British ShorthairとDevon Rex、体の大きさはどれくらい違いますか？

British Shorthairは4〜8kg、Devon Rexは2〜4.5kgが目安です。British Shorthairのほうが大きめの傾向です。個体差があるため、実際の値は前後します。

British Shorthairは14〜20年、Devon Rexは12〜15年が目安です。British Shorthairのほうが長めの傾向です。個体差があるため、実際の値は前後します。

5段階でBritish Shorthairが3、Devon Rexが1で、Devon Rexのほうが少ない傾向です。あくまで猫種ごとの傾向で、個体差や暮らし方によって変わります。

どちらも同じ水準（5段階で2）です。あくまで猫種ごとの傾向で、個体差や暮らし方によって変わります。

5段階でBritish Shorthairが2、Devon Rexが3で、British Shorthairのほうが静かな傾向です。あくまで猫種ごとの傾向で、個体差や暮らし方によって変わります。

5段階でBritish Shorthairが2、Devon Rexが5で、Devon Rexのほうが活発な傾向です。あくまで猫種ごとの傾向で、個体差や暮らし方によって変わります。

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