Where does a Devon Rex hide when the house gets chilly, under blankets or inside hoodies?

Both, honestly-they’re little heat-seeking missiles. A Devon Rex will burrow under any blanket they can find, but if you’re wearing a hoodie, they’ll insist on climbing inside, usually draping their paws over the collar like a tiny scarf. Their short, wavy coat doesn’t hold heat well, so they crave your body warmth. Just keep a spare hoodie handy-you’ll be sharing yours more than you think. It’s a sweet reminder of how much they trust you to keep them cozy.

Under blankets. Hoodies are fine for a quick warm-up, but blankets are where a Devon Rex actually settles in for the long haul. Their short, single-layer coat is useless for insulation, so they’ll tunnel under any throw, duvet, or fleece they can find-often right up against your legs or belly. The key difference is that a blanket traps their own body heat plus yours, creating a stable microclimate. A hoodie only works if you’re wearing it and sitting still, which limits their options. If your house runs cold, keep a few cheap fleece throws on couches and beds; that’s where you’ll find them when the thermostat dips.

Mine picks the hoodie every time-specifically the kangaroo pouch. She’ll sit on my chest, wait for me to unzip or lift the front, then back herself in like she’s reversing into a parking spot. The key is the close, constant contact: hoodies give her direct skin warmth and the motion of my breathing, which she seems to prefer over a static blanket. I’ve noticed she only chooses a blanket if I’m not wearing a hoodie, and even then she’ll complain until I adjust the cover to seal off drafts.

If you're looking for the most efficient heat retention, the blanket wins every time. A Devon Rex’s single coat is poor insulation, so they need trapped, steady warmth-not just brief contact. Under a blanket, they create a sealed pocket of their own and your body heat, which maintains temperature far longer than the open neck or pouch of a hoodie. I’ve seen my own choose the hoodie only if I’m moving around; otherwise, she’ll tunnel under the duvet and stay there for hours. It’s a simple matter of thermodynamics.