Cat breed guide
Devon Rex
The Devon Rex has a short, soft, wavy coat that sheds less than most cats and needs only gentle handling because the fine hairs break easily. GCCF describes it as highly active and mischievous, and CFA says it gets along very well with children. It suits indoor living but dislikes being left alone for long periods.
Devon Rex at a glance
- Adult weight, male
- 3 to 4.5 kg
- Adult weight, female
- 2.5 to 4 kg
- Lifespan
- 12 to 16 years
- Coat
- short, dense, soft and wavy with little guard hair
Ratings
Petboost editorial ratings from 1 to 5, drawn from the breed standard text under Sources. A breed with no basis in the sources for a rating shows none.
- Shedding
- Grooming effort
- Energy
- Good with children
- Suits an apartment
5 means it sheds heavily
5 means it needs the most grooming
5 means it needs a lot of exercise
5 means it suits a family best
5 means it copes best in a small home
Comparisons
Next steps
- Find a local groomer or daycarePet businesses near you that take bookings online.
- Cat age in human yearsFrom a formula, not the seven-to-one rule.
Sources
- Petboost breed reference data, adult weight ranges (breed list snapshot).
- CFA, Devon Rex breed profile, http://cfa.org/breed/devon-rex/, read 5 Oct 2026
- GCCF, Devon Rex, https://www.gccfcats.org/getting-a-cat/choosing/cat-breeds/devon-rex/, read 5 Oct 2026
General information about the breed, not veterinary advice. Speak with your vet about your own pet.