Buyer question
How long does a Devon Rex live?
Our Animal Library gives the Devon Rex a lifespan of 9–15 years.
Source: the Devon Rex page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Devon Rex in the Animal Library
The detail
A small, curly-coated cat from Devon, England, with huge ears and a pixie face. Devons are clownish, clingy and quick to learn tricks, and their thin coat means they seek warm laps and warm people.
- Origin
- Devon, England, 1960
- Best fit
- Homes with company
- Temperament
- Playful, clingy, clever
What to weigh
A Devon feels the cold, dislikes being alone and follows you everywhere. Its fragile coat can’t take hard brushing, and its large ears build up wax quickly.