 Selkirk Rex Cat vs. Devin Rex Cat. What are the differences between these two cat breeds? Tolerant and affectionate, the Selkirk is not always a lap cat, but he likes people and other animals. These cats weigh 10-15 pounds. The Devin Rex loves people and welcomes the attention of friends and family alike. The Devin Rex weigh 5-10 pounds. Imagine a medium size to large cat with a heavy bone but muscular body, a rounded and a soft, wooly coat of loose curls that can be short or long in any of a multitude of colors. That's the Selkirk Rex. Kittens come out curly, go through a straight stage during adolescence, then mature into plush, dense clumps of curls when they are about 2 years old. Selkirk's facial characteristics include full cheeks, males are downright jowly, broad-based medium-size ears, sometimes with curly furnishings and large rounded eyes that give a sweet expression. The difference in coat length may not be immediately obvious without first observing the rough and tail. Short hairs have a rough that is the same length as the fur on the rest of the body and plush curls on the tail that lies compactly. A long-haired Selkirk has a longer rough that frames the face and plummy curls on the tail that stand out rather than lying demurely in place. With either length, the coat may appear most curly around the neck and on the belly and tail. The coat comes in any genetically possible color or combination of colors. If it's possible for a cat to be purple polka dotted, you will find a Selkirk in that pattern. The eyes, too, in the any color. The Devin is often described as having an elfin appearance, with his large ears, high cheekbones, and striking eyes. His outstanding characteristic, however, is his soft, wavy fur. His curvy body starts with his head, a modified wedge shape with convex curves forming the outer edge of the ear lobes, the cheekbones, and the whisker pads. The Devin has large, wide-set, oval-shaped eyes, and strikingly large ears set low on the head. Sometimes the tips of the ears are tufted with fine fur. A rexed coat is soft and fine, appearing to be without the harsh guard hairs that characterize most cat coats. The cat's body is well covered with fur, most thickly on the back, sides, tail, legs, face and ears. Some Devins have loose, shaggy curls, while others have a coat that is more thin and suede-like. The hair on the top of the head, the neck, chest, and abdomen is slightly less dense and may even look downy, but the cat should never have bare patches. Smooth the coat with your hand and rippled waves appear. It comes in any genetically possible color, pattern, or combination of colors and patterns, including solid white, black blue chocolate, cinnamon lavender, and red, smoke patterns, which are a white undercoat deeply tipped with a specific color, and various calico, tabby, tortoise shell, and pointed patterns. A Devin's medium-sized body is deceptively slender unless the cat has been sneaking too many snacks. His body should feel hard and muscular. The legs are long and slim, supported by small, oval paws. A long, fine tail covered with short fur tapers at the end. The Selkirk is the relaxed rex. His Persian and British shorthair ancestors give him a placid, cuddly nature, but he is more active than those breeds and likes to play. People who live with him describe him as sweet and an endearing, with a bit of a silly streak. Tolerant and affectionate, the Selkirk is not always a lap cat, but he likes people and other animals. With his sociable nature, he dislikes being left alone for long periods. Keep this fun loving cat entertained with a fishing pole toy or flashlight beam, and he will be thrilled. Ignore him at your peril. He won't hesitate to demand attention in a small, quiet voice if he feels that he's not getting his due. Devin's favorite perch is right at head level, on the shoulder of his favorite person. He takes a lively interest in everything that is going on and refuses to be left out of any activity. Count on him to stay as close to you as possible, occasionally communicating his opinions in a quiet voice. He loves people and welcomes the attention of friends and family alike. This is a smart cat with a moderate activity level. He's not in constant motion, but he does like to learn tricks and play fetch. Puzzle toys and interactive toys are a delight to his inventive brain and will help to keep him occupied while you are out earning money to buy more of them. At mealtime, Devin will try to seat himself at the dining room table with the rest of the family, sure that the food you have prepared is just for him. He likes to eat and will snack himself into a few extra pounds if you don't carefully monitor his food intake. Under the covers is his preferred place to sleep. Like a heat-seeking missile, he targets the warmest spots he can find. Choose a Devin if you will enjoy the company of a mischievous, agile cat and won't be alarmed to see him peering down at you from the top of a door, plotting the trajectory to your shoulder. Hello. This video is sponsored by Beemix Pets. Are you looking for high-quality cat collars at an affordable cost? Check out BeemixPets.com. Use coupon code KittenLife to get 20% off. Selkirk Rex has a dense coat that should be combed a couple of times a week to prevent or remove tangles. Selkirk's douchehead, so regular combing also removes dead hair that would otherwise end up on your clothing or furniture or hacked up as hairballs. Gently running your fingers through his coat will help fluff up the curls, just about the easiest styling you can do. A bath is rarely necessary, but if your Selkirk gets dirty, use a moisturizing shampoo and let him air dry for a few hours in a warm, draft-free place. Using a blow dryer will give him an appearance more like that of a pool. The Devin's wavy coat is easy to maintain. Groom gently so you don't break the delicate hairs. In many cases, brushing your hand over the coat is all it needs. The best thing about a Devin Rex coat is that it doesn't shed much, and the fur is so fine that it isn't very noticeable on clothing and furniture. Baths are rarely necessary unless the cat is white or has a lot of white on the coat. Those cats can start to look dingy if they are not regularly bathed. The coat dries quickly after a bath. The Devin Rex feels warm to the touch, but he is always seeking warmth. If you are cold, he probably is too. Buy him a nice sweater or two to help him retain heat. Brush the teeth to prevent periodonal disease. Daily dental hygiene is best, but weekly brushing is better than nothing. Wipe the corners of the eyes daily with a soft, damp cloth to remove any discharge. Use a separate area of the cloth for each eye so you don't run the risk of spreading any infection. Check the ears weekly. If they look dirty, wipe them out with a cotton ball or soft damp cloth moistened with a 50-50 mixture of cider vinegar and warm water. Avoid using cotton swabs, which can damage the interior of the ear. It's a good idea to keep Selkirk Rex and Devin Rex as an indoor only cat to protect them from diseases spread by other cats, attacks by dogs or coyotes, and the other dangers that face cats who go outdoors, such as being hit by a car. Cats who go outdoors also run the risk of being stolen by someone who would like to have such an unusual cat without paying for it. If possible, build your cat a large outdoor enclosure where he can jump and climb safely. If your Devin Rex has an outdoor enclosure that allows for sunbathing, be sure to apply cat's safe sunscreen to his body to prevent sunburn. It's hard to accomplish this nutritional requirement by providing only dry food as most commercially available dry food contains a lot of carbohydrates, fillers, plant protein, and other ingredients that are not natural for a cat to eat. More often than not, the bag will claim that the dry food is well balanced and provides complete nutrition, but in reality, nothing could be further from the truth. The gentle but social Selkirk Rex and the active and social Devin Rex are the perfect choice for families with children and cat-friendly dogs. They will play fetch as well as any retriever, learns tricks easily and loves the attention he receives from children who treat him politely and with respect. Introduce pets slowly and in controlled circumstances to ensure that they learn to get along together. If you enjoyed this video, kindly press the like button. Also don't forget to subscribe with notifications on, so that you don't miss out on videos like this. Thank you for watching.