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Devon Rex vs Siamese
Devon Rex
Curly
Siamese
Short
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
Choose the Siamese if you want…
- less time spent grooming
- a calmer companion
Side by side
| Trait | Devon Rex | Siamese |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Small | Medium |
| Weight | 2.5–4.5 kg (6–10 lb) | 3–5.5 kg (7–12 lb) |
| Height | 25–30 cm (10–12 in) | 20–30 cm (8–12 in) |
| Life span | 12–15 years | 12–20 years |
| Origin | England | Thailand |
| Energy | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Trainability | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Good with children | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Good with other pets | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Suits a flat | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Shedding | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Grooming needs | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Barking / vocal | 3/5 | 5/5 |
Quick answers
Which lives longer, the Devon Rex or the Siamese?
The Siamese, on average. Devon Rex: 12–15 years; Siamese: 12–20 years.
Is the Devon Rex or the Siamese better with children?
We rate them the same. Both still need supervision with young children.
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