Weight

Devon Rex weight chart

With loose, wavy fur, large ears, and an elfin face, the Devon Rex is a playful sprite that loves to perch on shoulders. Their soft coat requires minimal grooming but sheds little.

Mischievous, pixie-like, velcro cat.

Adult reference weight is 5 to 10 lb. The breed record lists 10 to 15 years.

Breed record origin is England.

The breed record marks Devon Rex as a fit for a first-time owner.

Devon Rex

How much does a Devon Rex weigh?

Typical weight, then the reference range under it.
AgeFemaleMale
8 weeks2 lb1.6 to 2.52 lb1.6 to 2.5
12 weeks3.1 lb2.6 to 3.53.4 lb2.8 to 3.9
16 weeks4.1 lb3.5 to 4.64.6 lb4.1 to 5.4
20 weeks4.9 lb4.4 to 5.55.9 lb5.2 to 6.7
24 weeks5.5 lb5.1 to 6.26.9 lb6.2 to 7.8
30 weeks6.1 lb5.5 to 6.68.3 lb7.3 to 8.9
36 weeks6.6 lb6 to 7.48.8 lb7.9 to 9.9
42 weeks6.5 lb5.8 to 7.19.4 lb8.4 to 10.2
1 year6.7 lb5.9 to 7.79.5 lb8.3 to 10.8
15 months7.1 lb6.4 to 7.810.1 lb9.2 to 11
18 months7.3 lb6.4 to 8.69.9 lb8.8 to 11.4

Breed weight ranges are a reference, not a diagnosis. Ask a vet before you treat a number as a problem.

WALTHAM growth curve validated for adult weight 2-7kg (Salt et al. 2022). Pair with BCS checks.

The curve comes from WALTHAM / Salt et al. PLOS ONE 2022 (Liverpool DataCat 1456). WALTHAM dataset

Food

High-protein to maintain lean build; oily skin needs omega supplements.

Home

Warm environment; loves high perches and cozy nooks.

Company

Velcro-like; demands attention and play.

Coat

Occasional wiping of oily skin; ear cleaning.

What tends to stress them

  • Cold
  • Isolation
  • Boredom

Breed risks to mention to a vet

  • Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
  • Patellar luxation

A breed risk is not a diagnosis for your cat.

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