Side by side
Put a few breeds side by side before you make up your mind.
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| Breed |  Devon Rex |  Burmese |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Devon, England, 1959 | Burma (Myanmar) via the United States, developed from the 1930s |
| Size | Small | Medium |
| Coat | Short curly | Short |
| Weight | 2.5–4.5 kg | 3–6 kg |
| Lifespan | 12–16 yrs | 13–18 yrs |
| Energy | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Affection | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Grooming needs | 2/10 | 2/10 |
| Vocality | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Good with kids | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Good with pets | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Shedding | 2/10 | 3/10 |
| Flat fit | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Editor score | 4.5 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Running cost | €78 / month | €81 / month |
Devon Rex verdict
Enormous ears, a suede coat and the shoulder-riding habits of a very small monkey.
Get one if
- · Someone is home most of the day
- · You want a cat that is physically involved in everything
- · The home is warm and you can add tall climbing furniture
Think again if
- · The house is empty eight hours a day
- · You want a calm, dignified, independent cat
- · The home is cool or draughty
Burmese verdict
A satin-coated extrovert that treats your lap as an allocated seat.
Get one if
- · Someone is home much of the day, or you will home two
- · You want a cat in your lap, on your desk and in your bed
- · You will play twice a day, every day
Think again if
- · The home is empty eight or more hours a day and this would be the only cat
- · You want a quiet, undemanding, independent cat
- · You free-feed and would rather not weigh a cat