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Devon Rex vs Japanese Bobtail

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

Devon Rex United Kingdom
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Devon Rex
The Mischievous Pixie with Elfin Ears and Impish Charm
Japanese Bobtail Japan
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Japanese Bobtail
The Lucky Cat of Japan — Model for the Maneki-neko

Specifications

Item Devon Rex Japanese Bobtail
Country of Origin イギリス 日本
Body Type Semi-foreign Semi-foreign
Coat Length Short Short
Weight 2.0 - 4.5 kg 2.5 - 5.0 kgHeavier
Lifespan 12–15 years 14–16 yearsLonger-lived

Overview

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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Japanese Bobtail

The Japanese Bobtail is a charming, naturally occurring breed that has been part of Japanese culture for over a thousand years. Instantly recognizable by their distinctive pom-pom tail and the iconic tricolor pattern, they are the real-life inspiration for the maneki-neko (beckoning cat) figurines found in shops across Asia. Playful, intelligent, and deeply social, they bring good fortune and endless joy to their families.
See full Japanese Bobtail guide →

Common questions about these two breeds

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

Devon Rexは2〜4.5kg、Japanese Bobtailは2.5〜5kgが目安です。Japanese Bobtail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。

Devon Rexは12〜15年、Japanese Bobtailは14〜16年が目安です。Japanese Bobtail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Devon Rexが1、Japanese Bobtailが2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Devon Rexが3、Japanese Bobtailが4で、Devon Rex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Devon Rexが5、Japanese Bobtailが4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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