--- title: "Sphynx or Devon Rex: Which breed should you choose? | Pedibase" description: "Sphynx or Devon Rex? Compare size, temperament, price, monthly budget, apartment living, and compatibility with children to choose your future cat." canonical_url: "https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/sphynx-vs-devon-rex" meta: "og:description": "Sphynx or Devon Rex? Compare size, temperament, price, monthly budget, apartment living, and compatibility with children to choose your future cat." "og:image": "https://www.pedibase.com/og.png" "og:image:alt": "Dog and cat breeders near you" "og:image:height": "630" "og:image:width": "1200" "og:title": "Sphynx or Devon Rex: Which breed should you choose?" "twitter:description": "Sphynx or Devon Rex? Compare size, temperament, price, monthly budget, apartment living, and compatibility with children to choose your future cat." "twitter:image": "https://www.pedibase.com/og.png" "twitter:title": "Sphynx or Devon Rex: Which breed should you choose?" --- > Index of every page on this site: [llms.txt](https://www.pedibase.com/llms.txt) Breed comparison # Sphynx or Devon Rex: Which breed should you choose? Sphynx and Devon Rex are two cat breeds often compared by prospective owners. Here’s a point-by-point comparison to help you decide: size, temperament, purchase price, monthly budget, and compatibility with your lifestyle. [![Sphynx](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:120/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/6571/pexels-photo-31644050.jpeg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/sphynx) ## [Sphynx](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/sphynx) Medium3–5 kg€900 – €3,000 [Full listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/sphynx) [Find a breeder](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-sphynx) ![Sphynx - Photo 2](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:160:160/el:1/q:70/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/6571/pexels-photo-31644050.jpeg) ![Sphynx - Photo 3](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:160:160/el:1/q:70/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/6567/pexels-photo-3210056.jpeg) ![Sphynx - Photo 4](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:160:160/el:1/q:70/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/6568/pexels-photo-3218840.jpeg) ![Sphynx - Photo 5](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:160:160/el:1/q:70/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/6569/sphynx_-_studio_portrait_photographs_of_cats.jpg) +7 [![Devon Rex](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:120/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/10160/devon-rex-1789117268075-0.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/devon-rex) ## [Devon Rex](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/devon-rex) Medium3–5 kg€800 – €2,600 [Full listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/devon-rex) [Find a breeder](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-devon-rex) ![Devon Rex - Photo 2](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:160:160/el:1/q:70/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/5117/pexels-photo-37390945.jpeg) ![Devon Rex - Photo 3](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:160:160/el:1/q:70/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/5121/pexels-photo-36465064.jpeg) ![Devon Rex - Photo 4](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:160:160/el:1/q:70/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/5122/pexels-photo-23427643.jpeg) ![Devon Rex - Photo 5](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:160:160/el:1/q:70/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/5126/pexels-photo-23427644.jpeg) +6 ## Key takeaways - Sphynx and Devon Rex are a similar size (3–5 kg). - Devon Rex costs less to buy: €800 – €2,600 compared with €900 – €3,000 for Sphynx. - The monthly budget is similar for both breeds: about €95 per month. - Sphynx needs less daily activity (3/5 compared with 4/5 for Devon Rex). - For “Families and children,” both breeds are tied (5/5). - Sphynx scores higher for “Apartment living”: 5/5 compared with 4/5 for Devon Rex. - Devon Rex scores higher for “First-time owners”: 4/5 compared with 3/5 for Sphynx. - Devon Rex lives longer on average: 12–15 years compared with 8–14 years for Sphynx. ## Our verdict Choose Sphynx if you’re looking for… - Apartment living: It thrives indoors thanks to its adaptability and its need for warmth. - Households often at home: It is suitable for people who like a close, demonstrative cat involved in daily life. - Families with respectful children: Its sociable and playful temperament often facilitates good family coexistence. Choose Devon Rex if you’re looking for… - Families often at home: He thrives with available people who enjoy interacting often with their cat. - Enriched indoor living: He is well suited to a well-appointed apartment with height, games and a stable routine. - Lovers of demonstrative cats: His closeness to humans appeals to those looking for a very cuddly and expressive companion. ## Detailed comparison | | [![Sphynx](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:240:240/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/6571/pexels-photo-31644050.jpeg)

Sphynx

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Devon Rex

](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/devon-rex) | | --- | --- | --- | | General information | | | | Origin | Canada | United Kingdom | | Build | Medium | Medium | | Height at the withers | 20–30 cm | 25–30 cm | | Weight | 3–5 kg | 3–5 kg | | Coat | Hairless, very fine down | Short, fine, wavy | | Life expectancy | 8–14 years | 12–15 years | | Average price | €900 – €3,000 | €800 – €2,600 | | Monthly budget | ≈ €95 | ≈ €95 | | Compatibility | | | | Families and children | Excellent | Excellent | | Daily exercise needs | Moderate | High | | Apartment living | Excellent | Very good | | First-time owners | Good | Very good | | Other pets | Very good | Very good | | Tolerance of being alone | Limited | Limited | | Vocalization | Talkative | Moderate | | Strengths and weaknesses | | | | | | | [Add a third breed](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-cat-breeds?races=sphynx,devon-rex) [Which cat should you choose?](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-cat) ## Other popular cat comparisons - [Maine Coon vs. Norwegian Forest Cat](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/maine-coon-vs-norwegian-forest-cat) - [Ragdoll vs. Birman](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/ragdoll-vs-birman) - [British Shorthair vs. Chartreux](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/british-shorthair-vs-chartreux) - [Bengal vs. Savannah](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/bengal-vs-savannah) - [Siamese vs. Oriental Shorthair](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/siamese-vs-oriental-shorthair) - [Persian vs. Exotic](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/persian-vs-exotic) - [Siberian vs. Maine Coon](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/siberian-vs-maine-coon) ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@id":"https://www.pedibase.com/#website","@type":"WebSite","description":"Find a dog or cat breeder near you. A free European directory of dog and cat breeders, with an interactive map, breed listings, and verified reviews.","inLanguage":"en","name":"Pedibase","url":"https://www.pedibase.com","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https://www.pedibase.com/en/search?q={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}],"publisher":{"@id":"https://www.pedibase.com/#identity"},"translationOfWork":{"@id":"https://www.pedibase.com/#website"}},{"@id":"https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/sphynx-vs-devon-rex#webpage","@type":"WebPage","description":"Sphynx or Devon Rex? Compare size, temperament, price, monthly budget, apartment living, and compatibility with children to choose your future cat.","name":"Sphynx or Devon Rex: Which breed should you choose?","url":"https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/sphynx-vs-devon-rex","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/sphynx-vs-devon-rex#breadcrumb"},"isPartOf":{"@id":"https://www.pedibase.com/en#website"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/sphynx-vs-devon-rex"]}],"primaryImageOfPage":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://www.pedibase.com/og.png","width":1200,"height":630,"inLanguage":"en","contentUrl":"https://www.pedibase.com/og.png"}},{"@id":"https://www.pedibase.com/#identity","@type":"Organization","description":"Pedibase is a free directory of dog and cat breeders that helps prospective owners find a registered breeder near them.","email":"contact@pedibase.com","name":"Pedibase","url":"https://www.pedibase.com/","contactPoint":{"@type":"ContactPoint","contactType":"customer support","email":"contact@pedibase.com"},"logo":{"@id":"https://www.pedibase.com/#logo"},"parentOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Aurion","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","streetAddress":"1 rue Pasteur","postalCode":"72000","addressLocality":"Le Mans","addressCountry":"FR"}},"sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/pedibase","https://www.instagram.com/pedibase_app"]},{"@id":"https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/sphynx-vs-devon-rex#breadcrumb","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","name":"Home","item":"https://www.pedibase.com/en","position":1},{"@type":"ListItem","name":"Cats","item":"https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breeds","position":2},{"@type":"ListItem","name":"Breed comparison","item":"https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-cat-breeds","position":3},{"@type":"ListItem","name":"Sphynx vs. Devon Rex","position":4}]},{"@id":"https://www.pedibase.com/#logo","@type":"ImageObject","caption":"Pedibase","contentUrl":"https://www.pedibase.com/logo.svg","inLanguage":"en","url":"https://www.pedibase.com/logo.svg"}]} ```