Compare breeds
Burmese vs Devon Rex
Burmese
Short
Devon Rex
Curly
Choose the Burmese if you want…
- a family with children
- less time spent grooming
- a calmer companion
Choose the Devon Rex if you want…
- a flat or small home
- less hair around the house
- a quieter companion
- an active companion for long walks and play
Side by side
| Trait | Burmese | Devon Rex |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Medium | Small |
| Weight | 3–6 kg (7–13 lb) | 2.5–4.5 kg (6–10 lb) |
| Height | 23–30 cm (9–12 in) | 25–30 cm (10–12 in) |
| Life span | 12–18 years | 12–15 years |
| Origin | Burma (developed in the US and UK) | England |
| Energy | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Trainability | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Good with children | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Good with other pets | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Suits a flat | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Shedding | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Grooming needs | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Barking / vocal | 4/5 | 3/5 |
Quick answers
Which lives longer, the Burmese or the Devon Rex?
The Burmese, on average. Burmese: 12–18 years; Devon Rex: 12–15 years.
Is the Burmese or the Devon Rex better with children?
The Burmese scores higher in our profiles (5 vs 4 out of 5). Always supervise young children with any pet.
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