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Bengal vs Scottish Fold vs Selkirk Rex Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Bengal vs Scottish Fold vs Selkirk Rex" Compare Bengal and Scottish Fold. Which is better: Bengal or Scottish Fold or Selkirk Rex?
 
 
 
Name Bengal Scottish Fold Selkirk Rex
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom United States flagUnited States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Crossbreed Mutation Crossbreed
Popularity Rank12820
Reviews120
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Bengal Cat Scot Fold Shepherd Cat
Price
Which one is cheaper, Bengal vs Scottish Fold vs Selkirk Rex cat?
$1800 to $3000 $1000 to $2000 $800 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership High Moderate Moderate
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)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Bengal vs Scottish Fold vs Selkirk Rex Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Bengal or Scottish Fold or Selkirk Rex 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.
Medium
The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, Bengal or Scottish Fold or Selkirk Rex?
Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds Male: 9 - 13 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds Male: 11 - 16 pounds, Female: 6 - 12 pounds
Bite ForceStrong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 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. All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat
What is the difference between Bengal, Scottish Fold and Selkirk Rex coats?
Sleek, Glossy Short Hair Long
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Medium Medium
Musculature Robust Lean Solid
Head Shape Triangular Round Round
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Oval Round Round
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Medium
Nose Structure Concave Button Concave
Neck Length Medium Medium Medium
Fur Texture Soft
Curled 		Short
Dense 		Short
Dense
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
High
High
Bone Structure Slender
Fine 		Heavy Sturdy
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 Selkirk Rex Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span Long, highly active and curious Short to moderate, gentle and calm Moderate, playful and affectionate
Guarding Instinct High Low Moderate
Protection Instincts High Low Moderate
Climbing Ability High Low Moderate
Jumping Ability Excellent Moderate Moderate
Swimming Ability Good Poor Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability Good Poor Poor

Bengal vs Scottish Fold vs Selkirk Rex Health Comparison

Litter Size 1-3 Kittens 2-4 Kittens 4-6 Kittens
Special Needs Active
Intelligent
Requires stimulation 		Affectionate
Moderate grooming 		Affectionate
Moderate grooming
Breeding Requires experienced breeders, small to moderate litter size Requires genetic management, moderate litter size Requires experienced breeders, small litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, wet food High protein, low carbs Low fat, high protein
Solo Time Tolerance High Medium Medium
Noise Sensitivity Low High Low
Genetic Diversity Moderate Low Low
Sensitivity To Changes
Very high sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation High Low Moderate
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level High High Low
Exercise Needs Low Medium Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Bengal or Scottish Fold or Selkirk Rex?
12-16 years 11-14 years 14-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Bengal vs Scottish Fold vs Selkirk Rex cat?
The Bengal cat has a very high energy level.
The Scottish Fold cat has an average energy level.
The Selkirk Rex cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Bengal or Scottish Fold or Selkirk Rex?
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
Selkirk Rex 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 Selkirk Rex?
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)
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Climate Hot Cold Temperate
Cold Tolerance Low Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Low Medium Medium
Breeding Difficulty Medium Medium Medium

Bengal vs Scottish Fold vs Selkirk Rex Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Variety of sounds including chirps and meows Quiet and gentle sounds Quiet and gentle meows
Interaction With Other Pets Good, but may be dominant Good, calm and friendly Good, playful and friendly
Facial Expression Alert and playful Sweet and gentle Patient and loving
Tail Behavior Quick tail flicks when excited Sweet and gentle tail movements Patient and loving tail movements
Explorer Instincts High Low Moderate
Attention Needs High Moderate Moderate
Protectiveness High Low Moderate
Territoriality High Low Moderate
Independence High Low Moderate
Response To Commands High Low Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life Moderate High High
Hunting Drive High Low Moderate
Play Style Active
Curious
Playful 		Playful
Gentle
Calm 		Social
Playful
Gentle
Escape Tendencies High Low Moderate
Curiosity High Low Moderate
Hunting Skills High ⬆️ Low ⬇️ Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Cautious Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior High Low Moderate
Aggression Level Moderate Low Moderate
Training Difficulty Moderate Moderate Moderate
Agility High Low Moderate
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.
Active Adventurer. Selkirk Rex are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
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.
Challenging to Train: Selkirk Rex cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.
Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, Bengal or Scottish Fold or Selkirk Rex?
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 Selkirk Rex?
Active Affectionate Active
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.
Selkirk Rex 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 Selkirk Rex?
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.
High: Selkirk Rex cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Bengal or Scottish Fold or Selkirk Rex?
The Bengal cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Scottish Fold cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Selkirk Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Bengal or Scottish Fold or Selkirk Rex?
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: Selkirk Rex owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Bengal vs Scottish Fold vs Selkirk Rex?
Outstanding: Bengal is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Smart: Scottish Fold's has great intelligence.
Average: the Selkirk Rex cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Bengal or Scottish Fold or Selkirk Rex?
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 Selkirk Rex?
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Bengal or Scottish Fold or Selkirk Rex?
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.
Moderate
Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.

Bengal vs Scottish Fold vs Selkirk Rex Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Low Moderate Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareHigh High Moderate
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Bengal or Scottish Fold or Selkirk Rex?
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.
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Selkirk Rex cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Bengal or Scottish Fold or Selkirk Rex?
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.

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