Why Devon Rex? And not another breed?

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We quite often get questions about Devon Rexes from people who do not yet fully know this breed, or who have a cat of another breed, and yet for some reason became interested in Devons.

Pomyśleliśmy więc, że stworzymy (poza istniejącym już opisem podstawowych informacji o rasie Devon Rex na naszej stronie) – a guide for people looking for a cat ideally matched to their expectations!

Choosing a cat breed is not just a matter of appearance – it is a decision about what temperament, energy level and emotional needs will move into your home na kolejne kilkanaście lat. If you are considering the Devon Rex and other popular breeds, this guide will help you see the differences before you make a decision.

Co wyróżnia Devon Rexy?

Devon Rexes are a breed for people who want a cat that is friendly, follows its human around, squeezes onto its human's lap, but also an energetic, crazy cat, keen on play and needing company, attention and attractions.

Najważniejsze cechy, które czynią go wyjątkowym:

• Ogromna przyjacielskość i przywiązanie: A Devon is a „cat-dog”, a „cat-child”, a „cat-shadow”. It follows its human around, sleeps beside them, takes part in every activity from the morning coffee to the evening Netflix.
• Przytulanie, mruczenie, emocjonalna komunikacja: Devons love to cuddle (in most cases), for them physical contact is a natural need, not a reward. They are cats that speak with a purr and a look – there is a truly constant dialogue with them.
• Inteligencja i chęć nauki: tricks, fetching, responding to their name, sound signals – many Devons can be taught this without any problem. They like various challenges and new games.
• Fantastyczne futro: short, soft, comfortable to the touch. Their fur is pleasant, it does not fly around the house like the long hairs of some breeds, and grooming is surprisingly simple (they do not need to be combed, trimmed, bathed).
• Niewielkie rozmiary, delikatna postura, kosmiczny wygląd: rarely exceed 3-4 kg, they are light, very agile and trouble-free to carry (including by children). They have their very unusual charm and appearance – a bit of an alien, a bit of an elf, a bit of a bat.
• Energia: even though, like other cats – they probably sleep through some 70% of their life, those remaining 30% are very energetic and lively cats. They jump, run, go wild, provoke, they constantly want to do something.

Devon Rex vs. inne rasy

Below you will find porównanie Devona z najczęściej wybieranymi rasami w Polsce. The point is not to criticise any of them – each is beautiful and each has its own fantastic features. But they are cats really different from the Devon, and it is worth knowing about this before adopcją.

Z ciekawostek – Devon Rexy (DRX) są 4 najpopularniejszą rasą kotów w Polsce*. In recent years Ragdolls (RAG) are in first place, Maine Coons (MCO) in second, British Shorthairs (BSH) in third. Then come the Devons. And just after the Devons among the popular breeds we still have in Poland – Russian Blues (RUS) and Siberians (SIB).

* Dane na podstawie statystyk Federacji Felinologicznej FPL za lata 2006-2025. The number of kittens registered (kitten pedigrees issued) in the years 2025+2024: RAG – 5052+6717, MCO – 4388+6424, BSH – 3469+4931, DRX – 1389+1966, RUS – 713+973, SIB – 556+729

DRX vs. BSH

Dla kogo Devon będzie lepszy? Dla osób, które szukają kota obecnego, bliskiego emocjonalnie i angażującego się w codzienne życie.

DRX vs. MCO

Dla kogo Devon będzie lepszy? For people who want a cat close to people and… do not want to untangle mats every week.

DRX vs. RAG

Dla kogo Devon będzie lepszy? For people who want an active cat that will really play and seek contact.

DRX vs. RUS

Dla kogo Devon będzie lepszy? For families, couples and active people – a Devon finds its way more easily in changes and in life „at full speed”.

DRX vs. SIB

Dla kogo Devon będzie lepszy? For people who want a family cat, close to people and uncomplicated in grooming.

Jak Devony dogadują się z innymi rasami / gatunkami?

Jedną z najbardziej wyjątkowych cech Devon Rexów jest to, że są towarzyskie nie tylko wobec ludzi, but also towards other animals. Unlike many breeds that can be territorial, withdrawn or need a long adaptation, Devons often enter into relationships… with surprising ease.

Poniżej znajdziesz, jak to zwykle wygląda w praktyce:

• Inne koty: Devons are open, curious, not inclined to dominance, and often actively seek company. That's why they get along great both with active breeds (such as Abyssinians, Siamese, Orientals) and with more withdrawn or calm ones (British, Ragdolls, Siberians). The only important rule: a new cat must be given time to adapt and przeprowadzić prawidłowe dokocenie – ale sama natura Devona sprzyja szybkiemu zaprzyjaźnianiu się.
• Psy: Devon Rexes very often form strong relationships with dogs. Why? They are self-confident, not afraid of movement and sounds, they like playing together, they don't run away in panic (and this reduces the chase reaction in a dog), and they are communicative and flexible in contact. Both small breeds (Maltese, shih tzu, yorkies) and large ones (shepherds, labradors, huskies) can get along with Devons – we know this from our own experience too.
• Małe zwierzęta (chomiki, świnki morskie, papugi): Devons are curious, but they don't show a particular hunting drive compared with other breeds with a higher hunting instinct. In practice: they live peacefully alongside such animals, they take an interest in cages, but rather from the perspective of „who's this new friend?”, not „how do I get in there?”. With appropriate securing of the cage there is no risk.
• Dzieci: many long-haired or more independent breeds can be overwhelmed by children's energy. Devons are patient, they initiate contact themselves, they like touch, they have a sense of humour, they easily engage in play (without using their claws). That is why they are one of the best breeds for families.

Podsumowanie: Devon = kot społeczny, elastyczny i bardzo przyjazny.

Devon Rex jest jedną z ras najłatwiej akceptujących towarzystwo innych zwierząt – and this not as „tolerance”, but real friendships. That is exactly why they do brilliantly in: homes with dogs, homes with other cats, families with children, homes with small animals (secured cages!)

And cats from our cattery regularly go to such places and adapt quickly thanks to świetnej socjalizacji.

Dla kogo Devon Rex NIE będzie najlepszy?

Uczciwie: jeśli ktoś szuka kota, który:

• lubi spędzać czas sam,
• nie potrzebuje ciągłego kontaktu,
• jest „ozdobą na kanapie”,
• nie wymaga uwagi,

– then a Devon will be too much of a… Devon for them 🙂 And indeed it may not be the best choice.

Ale jeśli marzy Ci się kot czuły, rodzinny, zabawny i inteligentny – to rasa idealna.

Podsumowanie

Devon Rex to wybór dla ludzi, którzy chcą:

❤️ kota bliskiego, kontaktowego
🧠 inteligentnego i łatwego w nauce
🎮 bardzo zabawowego
🔥 odważnego i pewnego siebie
🤝 świetnie socjalizującego się z ludźmi i zwierzętami

If you are looking for a cat to live with, and not just „to have”, the Devon Rex is a choice you cannot help but fall in love with.

Jak to wygląda w Kotki Kędziorki?

W naszej hodowli stawiamy na:

• mocną socjalizację – thanks to this our cats enter new homes confident and brave,
• kontakt z ludźmi od pierwszych dni,
• uczestnictwo w życiu domowym, bo mieszkają z nami, nie „obok” nas,
• obszerne poradniki i wsparcie dla nowych opiekunów.

That is why people who adopted cats from us write in their reviews that a Devon from our cattery is a friend, nie tylko zwierzę.

Tags: Cattery, Socjalizacja

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