Buyer question
Is a Devon Rex good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Devon Rex 4 out of 5 for beginners (friendly and trainable).
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.
- Temperament
- Playful, clingy, clever
- Best fit
- Homes with company
- Energy
- 4 out of 5 (Playful into old age)
- Grooming load
- 2 out of 5 (Gentle wipe, ear cleaning)
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.