Devon Rex: reviews from owners about real cats
“The wonderful character of the Devon is more the rule than the exception”, “intellectuals and intellectuals of the cat world”, “has captivated me and everyone who comes into contact with him”, “a monkey in cat’s clothing” - owners of Devons leave such reviews quite often (including number in English).
Many admire how funny these nimble weasels are, and claim that their pranks only make you smile:
- They jump - both big and small, and cats, and cats... But that’s what makes them interesting. This is an active breed - they love games and communication.
Someone immediately warns potential owners:
– If you want a “pillow cat,” the Devon Rex is not for you.
But there are also not so delicate reviews. For example, a girl who received a pair of curly cats when her family went on vacation was simply shocked:
“Their activity just killed me.” You come home from work tired, and the cat starts climbing on the tables. On weekends, I woke up in the morning to everything flying off the shelves and racks.
Another housewife bluntly describes her reality:
– There will be no ideal order in the house with a Devon, forget about it. He will carry and hide small objects - pens or hair bands, for example. My cat takes an item of home clothing, mine or my husband’s, in its teeth, drags it to a secluded corner and lies down to sleep on it.
The third adds:
- At night, when you want to sleep and he wants to communicate, he will break in on you. This is such a breed - these cats need people and attention. He needs your hands, your knees, and he will definitely crawl under the blanket with you.
Another breeder from St. Petersburg, oh, has compiled a whole list of items that need to be isolated from cats. These are any plastic bags and other rustling objects, needles and small toys, threads and ropes, household chemicals.
In addition, she strongly recommends checking the tails and strings of cat toys for “tearability” and ensuring the safety of all windows in the house.
Friendliness without embellishment
The second ambiguous character trait of the Devons is their friendliness. Since these cats really cannot stand loneliness, compassionate owners often give their pet a companion, or even several at once. Here's what it looks like in the best case:
– How many Devons to have is a personal choice. If the area of our apartments allowed, we could have a lot of them, they are very clean... When there are two or more Devons, they have a lot of fun playing games. But then a small herd of mini-elephants rushes around the apartment.
But it happens that the “herd” does not work out. The character of each cat is individual, and it happens that when owners get a second pet, they do not solve the problem, but get a new one. Here is one such example:
– The older cat screams terribly, demanding affection and attention. Even at night, he can keep you awake for several hours with his suffering. All the time he tries to leave the apartment - the neighbors fall silent and feel great. Having read the advice, I play with him all the time, pet him, and pick him up. At the same time, the little girl turns from a playful, active kitten into a calm and sad one. I don't know what to do. Don't start a third Devon now!
Character
In character, these cats are surprisingly reminiscent of dogs in their best qualities - they are just as devoted to their owners, they also wag their tails and follow their household everywhere, and they are just as playful.
If you work a lot and are not at home often, it is better to choose another breed, because representatives of this breed become so attached to “their” person that if he is absent for a long time, they become very sad and can become depressed. They are very morally dependent on people, they like to sleep near the neck or chin so they can see the face, look into the eyes, and kiss.
These elves are able to follow simple commands and are easy to train. If you take a baby, you can teach him to fetch things in a short time, and with age he will become capable of much more.
Cats get along well with children, love to play and run with them, and constantly come up with new entertainment. Even as adults, they are active and full of energy; there is no time for boredom with them - they will always keep you company and help you take your mind off the dullness of everyday life and everyday problems.
Either a whisper or a scream
Regarding the “quiet voice” of Devon Rex cats, the breeders’ forum also gives completely different opinions. Some describe the vocal characteristics of cats of this breed as follows:
– You can say about Devon Rex cats that they rather mutter and purr, but they definitely don’t yell. These cats are generally almost always silent or quietly talk to each other one-on-one. And alone they are usually silent.
But it turns out that, on the contrary, there are very “talkative” cats:
“Ours now chats all the time - squeaks, cooers, yelps, quacks. In a word, it makes any sounds except “meow”. If you don’t know that there is a cat in the house, you will never understand in the dark who is babbling there.
Some people find such a rich set of sounds touching:
– I like that they chat. Devon Rex dogs have very different and interesting timbres: some squeak like a capricious girl, while others mumble like an old lady. I love it when you talk to them and they answer - they even change their intonation!
And others have a completely different opinion on this matter:
– Loudness is a huge disadvantage of this breed. Our cat is already seven months old, and there hasn’t been a day when I haven’t gone crazy from her heart-rending screams. However, she does not ask for a cat, since she is sterilized. She screams when she wants to eat, wants to go to the toilet, wants to play, wants to go for a walk, she just wants something, when she is looking for me or my child, in a word, all the time!
Cause of cat allergy
If a cat lives in the house, then wherever she goes, a piece of her remains: skin elements, remnants of saliva, drops of urine. Cat protein is dispersed throughout the room, gets into food, and settles on furniture. It turns out that the main concentration of the allergen remains on the cat itself, namely on its fur coat. The pet constantly licks its woolen outfit, so its saliva spreads throughout its body.
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If your pet is still a small, unintelligent kitten, it is unlikely that an allergic person will have a reaction to it, since the physiology of kittens is such that the ill-fated allergen is produced in negligible quantities.
If an allergy to cats has already occurred, then you need to understand that medications will not eliminate the cause, but will only muffle the symptoms. Therefore, if you want to have a cat, but don’t want to take risks, it’s better to learn more about hypoallergenic cat breeds.
Devon Rexes and the myth about their hypoallergenicity
There are points on which all decent breeders are unanimous, although this is at odds with how some not very reliable sources describe the Devon Rex breed. We are talking about a common myth that these curly cats with a very pleasant coat are hypoallergenic.
People who professionally breed cats, like Our Father, know that there are no and cannot be hypoallergenic cats in nature. Such breeders, as a rule, prefer not to sell their cats to allergy sufferers.
“I always discourage buyers who complain about allergies; I have never made such a sale,” writes one experienced nursery owner on the forum. Another agrees with her:
“I do the same thing - I immediately dissuade them, because there have been cases of returns due to allergies. People immediately said that a reaction was possible, and in two out of three cases they returned the animals. I don't experiment anymore.
Those who have been breeding Devons for a long time have also noticed an interesting feature: the richer a cat’s coat, the more likely it is that it will cause allergies in people prone to it. So, if an allergy sufferer takes a risk and gets a Devon Rex cat, then it is better for him to make his choice not on the most shaggy pet.
Health
When deciding to adopt a new living creature, remember that these rexes are prone to certain diseases :
- They may develop hip dysplasia,
- They often experience a dislocated kneecap,
- Some may have a hereditary heart disease called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy,
- Sometimes inherited muscle dysfunction, that is, myopathy, occurs.
But you shouldn’t give up such a wonderful companion and friend just because of this, because diseases are not that common, and regular visits to the veterinarian will help you immediately notice the first signs.
Their average life expectancy is quite long, it is seventeen years. The main thing is to properly care for your pet , feed it in accordance with the recommendations, and, of course, love it.
Are Devon Rex cats gluttons?
Perhaps, on one point the standard description of the Devon Rex breed and the reviews of the owners agree - these cats have an excellent appetite and a tendency to overeat. There are different assumptions about the nature of this phenomenon.
Some believe that no matter how high-quality dry food is, active pets do not have enough daily requirements or some individual substances, and they constantly strive to diversify and enrich their diet. Whether this is true or not is difficult to say, but the owners describe the situation in approximately the same way:
– My cat is constantly hungry, although I feed her the most nutritious premium food, and I also give her meat, and so on. But no, she still doesn’t have enough! I don’t have the opportunity to eat in peace at the table, she steals everything. Turned away - your meat is gone!
Or:
“It’s impossible to eat in peace—the cat keeps putting his face into the plate.” Attempts to drive away are pointless. In a couple of minutes the cat will again bend his line.
All that remains is to make a counter assumption that the problem is not the eternal hunger of the Devons, but the lack of proper education on the part of the owners. And one more important point: the degree of digestibility of food, its nutritional value and quantity is determined not by the “requirements” of the animal, but by its condition, the condition of the coat and health in general. If everything is in order with this, then there is no need to worry that the Devon Rex is missing something.
Caring for hypoallergenic cats
Some care tips:
- The pet should take a bath up to 3 times a week, and it is better if the beauty is not bathed by someone with allergies;
- All personal belongings of the animal, namely toys, bedding, bowls, must be washed and shaken out daily. A washing vacuum cleaner will be a good helper;
- It will be better if the owner washes his hands immediately after any contact with his pet;
- Wet cleaning of the house should become a habit.
If you are ready for such regular procedures, then you can stop denying yourself the desire to have a charming pet and choose a cat of a hypoallergenic breed .
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Rational approach - protection against errors
All conscientious Devon Rex breeders unanimously urge future owners not to believe everything that is written about these cats, to separate myths from reality using the simplest logical analysis. Otherwise, it’s easy to fall into such ridiculous misconceptions, as summarized by one of the forum participants:
– Buyers often come who have heard enough stories about Devon cats that are not afraid to swim, are hypoallergenic, do not shed, and do not need to trim their claws. Cats don’t yell or mark, and they never even sneeze, much less get sick! They just don’t wear slippers for their owners and don’t poop roses. Rave!
In fact, there is nothing to add to this, except for calling on buyers not to be too trusting, so as not to become the culprits of broken cats' destinies. After all, no matter how trite it sounds, we are responsible for those we have tamed.
Advantages and disadvantages
- Calm disposition.
- They are not afraid of water.
- Friendly attitude towards children and guests.
- Playfulness.
- Intelligence.
- Ability to train.
- They don't bite.
- Minimal amount of fur during shedding.
- Good health with proper care.
- Strong dependence on the owner.
- Excessive activity and curiosity. Perhaps for some this will not seem like a disadvantage.
- Dietary requirements.
- Very high price. Depending on the pedigree, it ranges from $220 to $750.
