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Bengal vs Scottish Fold vs British Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Bengal vs Scottish Fold vs British Shorthair" Compare Bengal and Scottish Fold. Which is better: Bengal or Scottish Fold or British Shorthair?
 
 
 
Name Bengal Scottish Fold British Shorthair
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Crossbreed Mutation Natural
Popularity Rank1283
Reviews120
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Bengal Cat Scot Fold Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica
Price
Which one is cheaper, Bengal vs Scottish Fold vs British Shorthair cat?
$1800 to $3000 $1000 to $2000 $1,500 to $3,000
Breed Recognition The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe) 		The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) 		The International Cat Association (TICA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)
The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

Bengal vs Scottish Fold vs British Shorthair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Bengal or Scottish Fold or British Shorthair cat?
Large
The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Medium
The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Large
The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, Bengal or Scottish Fold or British Shorthair?
Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds Male: 9 - 13 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds
Bite ForceStrong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type Substantial
Bengal are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
 Cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
 Cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Medium
Folded
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set
Eye Color Gold
Green 		Gold
Copper 		Gold
Copper
Hair Color and Pattern Spotted or marbled patterns in brown, silver, snow, and blue. All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint. Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.
Coat
What is the difference between Bengal, Scottish Fold and British Shorthair coats?
Sleek, Glossy Short Hair Short Hair
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Medium Medium
Musculature Robust Lean Muscular
Head Shape Triangular Round Round
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Litter Size 1-3 Kittens 2-4 Kittens 2-4 Kittens
Eye Shape And Orientation Oval Round Round
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Medium
Nose Structure Concave Button Button
Neck Length Medium Medium Medium
Fur Texture Soft
Curled 		Short
Dense 		Soft
Curled
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility High High High
Bone Structure Slender
Fine 		Heavy Robust
Tail Length Long and Tapered Long and Tapered Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns Average Active
Less Sleep 		Active
Less Sleep

Bengal vs Scottish Fold vs British Shorthair Grooming Comparison

Dental CareHigh High High
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Bengal or Scottish Fold or British Shorthair?
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Bengal coat in good condition.
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Scottish Fold cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the British Shorthair coat in good condition.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Bengal or Scottish Fold or British Shorthair?
Moderate
This cat breed is of average shedding.
Moderate
This cat breed is of average shedding.
Minimal
This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

Bengal vs Scottish Fold vs British Shorthair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Travel Compatibility Medium Medium Medium
Activity
Low Active
Moderately Active
Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Low
Independent 		Playful
Medium 		Playful
Medium
Household Noise Tolerance Low Medium Medium
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. Bengal are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Scottish Fold are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Balanced Playmate. British Shorthair have a balanced playfulness.
Trainability
Highly Trainable: Bengal cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.
Moderately Trainable: Scottish Fold cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.
Moderately Trainable: British Shorthair cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.
Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, Bengal or Scottish Fold or British Shorthair?
No
This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
No
This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Yes
This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament
Which one has a better personality, Bengal or Scottish Fold or British Shorthair?
Active Affectionate Affectionate
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Bengal cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Scottish Fold cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
British Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Bengal vs Scottish Fold vs British Shorthair?
High: Bengal cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Scottish Fold cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Average to High: British Shorthair cats are highly affectionate cats.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Bengal or Scottish Fold or British Shorthair?
The Bengal cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Scottish Fold cat is a child-friendly breed.
The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Bengal or Scottish Fold or British Shorthair?
Very dog-friendly: Bengal owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Scottish Fold owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: British Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Bengal vs Scottish Fold vs British Shorthair?
Outstanding: Bengal is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Smart: Scottish Fold's has great intelligence.
Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Bengal or Scottish Fold or British Shorthair?
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Bengal or Scottish Fold or British Shorthair?
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Bengal or Scottish Fold or British Shorthair?
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Bengal vs Scottish Fold vs British Shorthair Health Comparison

Exercise Needs Low Medium Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Bengal or Scottish Fold or British Shorthair?
12-16 years 11-14 years 12-17 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Bengal vs Scottish Fold vs British Shorthair cat?
The Bengal cat has a very high energy level.
The Scottish Fold cat has an average energy level.
The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Bengal or Scottish Fold or British Shorthair?
Yes
Bengal cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
No
Scottish Fold cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
No
British Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Bengal vs Scottish Fold vs British Shorthair?
High
Bengals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
High
Scottish Folds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD)
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Arthritis
Osteochondrodysplasia (OCD) 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Obesity
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Climate Hot Cold Temperate
Cold Tolerance Low Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Low Medium Medium
Breeding Difficulty Medium Medium Easy

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