The Devon Rex is a feline version of "E.T". Its short wide-cheeked face, huge low set bat wing ears and delicately sculpted body - combined with a devilish sense of mischief - give it a pixie-like persona. The Devon Rex is often referred to as the feline comedian, or a monkey in a cats clothing. The character of the Devon Rex is remarkable. This breed has a personality all of its own, and is one of the reasons why this breed as risen in popularity. They are excellent jumpers, and because of their extremely curious nature, sometimes no shelf is off limits to them! They are a cat with attitude and are not for the faint hearted. The Devon Rex are affectionate, adventurous, intelligent (they can be trained to fetch), and very much people orientated. Many Devons learn tricks! Lots of them will fetch toys and are so obsessive about the game that you will tire before they do. Many like to jump from the floor to your shoulder and ride there. When you relax they often join you choosing a lap for comfort or your shoulder for the view! They love to be with you, and to help you do all sorts of activities, from reading to cleaning the house. If you are seated, you will generally have a Devon Rex in your lap, or if you are lying down, you will generally have one keeping you company. They wag their tail when happy, purr readily (even when being told off) and are great talkers. They chirp and twitter rather than a meow. Some are even adapt a the silent meow, where their mouths open but nothing comes out. Devon's have been compared to pixies, elves and of course, space aliens for their jumbo sized satellite dish ears, and large, mischievous window to the soul eyes. The ideal Devon is medium in size and, despite the slender body style, is sold, muscular, and feels surprisingly heavy when lifted.
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