British Shorthair vs Maine Coon vs Scottish Fold Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	British Shorthair	Maine Coon	Scottish Fold
Origins	United Kingdom	United States	United Kingdom
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Mutation
Popularity Rank	3	4	8
Reviews	0	1	2
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica	Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants	Scot Fold
Price Which one is cheaper, British Shorthair vs Maine Coon vs Scottish Fold cat?	$1,500 to $3,000	$1200 to $2000	$1000 to $2000
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	High	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Maine Coon Breeders and Fanciers Association	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

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

Size Which is bigger, British Shorthair or Maine Coon or Scottish Fold cat?	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 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.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, British Shorthair or Maine Coon or Scottish Fold?	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds	Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds	Male: 9 - 13 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Substantial Maine Coon are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Tufted Wide-set	Medium Folded Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Copper	Gold Green	Gold Copper
Hair Color and Pattern	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most common is the brown classic tabby pattern.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat What is the difference between British Shorthair, Maine Coon and Scottish Fold coats?	Short Hair	Longhair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Long	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Solid	Lean
Head Shape	Round	Square	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	Polydactyl (extra toes commonly)	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Round	Square	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Large	Medium
Nose Structure	Button	Concave	Button
Neck Length	Medium	Long	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Silky Long	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	High	Medium
Flexibility	High	Medium	High
Bone Structure	Robust	Slender Fine	Heavy
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Plumed	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Active Less Sleep

British Shorthair vs Maine Coon vs Scottish Fold Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, enjoys calm activities	Long, playful and intelligent	Short to moderate, gentle and calm
Guarding Instinct	High	High	Low
Protection Instincts	High	High	Low
Climbing Ability	Moderate	High	Low
Jumping Ability	Moderate	Good	Moderate
Swimming Ability	Poor	Good	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Moderate	Good	Poor

British Shorthair vs Maine Coon vs Scottish Fold Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Low maintenance Independent	Active High grooming	Affectionate Moderate grooming
Breeding	Easy to breed, large litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Requires genetic management, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, low carbs
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Low	High
Genetic Diversity	Moderate	High	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	High	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Moderate	High
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, British Shorthair or Maine Coon or Scottish Fold?	12-17 years	12-15 years	11-14 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, British Shorthair vs Maine Coon vs Scottish Fold cat?	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.	The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.	The Scottish Fold cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, British Shorthair or Maine Coon or Scottish Fold?	No British Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Maine Coon cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Scottish Fold cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, British Shorthair vs Maine Coon vs Scottish Fold?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Scottish Folds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Hip Dysplasia	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Arthritis Osteochondrodysplasia (OCD)
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Cold
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Medium

British Shorthair vs Maine Coon vs Scottish Fold Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and gentle meows	Quiet chirps and trills	Quiet and gentle sounds
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, calm and tolerant	Excellent, very social and friendly	Good, calm and friendly
Facial Expression	Calm and easygoing	Friendly and intelligent	Sweet and gentle
Tail Behavior	Gentle swaying when calm	Gentle swaying tail	Sweet and gentle tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Attention Needs	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	High	High	Low
Territoriality	High	Moderate	Low
Independence	High	High	Low
Response To Commands	Moderate	High	Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Moderate	High	Low
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Social Playful Gentle	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	Low	Moderate	Low
Curiosity	Moderate	High	Low
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Friendly 😊	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Moderate	High	Low
Aggression Level	Low	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Easy	Moderate
Agility	Moderate	High	Low
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Low	Medium
Activity	Moderately Active	Moderately Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Playful Medium	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Balanced Playmate. British Shorthair have a balanced playfulness.	Active Adventurer. Maine Coon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Scottish Fold are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	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.	Moderately Trainable: Maine Coon 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: 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.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, British Shorthair or Maine Coon or Scottish Fold?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, British Shorthair or Maine Coon or Scottish Fold?	Affectionate	Adaptable	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	British Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Maine Coon 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.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: British Shorthair vs Maine Coon vs Scottish Fold?	Average to High: British Shorthair cats are highly affectionate cats.	High: Maine Coon 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.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, British Shorthair or Maine Coon or Scottish Fold?	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Scottish Fold cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, British Shorthair or Maine Coon or Scottish Fold?	Very dog-friendly: British Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Maine Coon 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.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, British Shorthair vs Maine Coon vs Scottish Fold?	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Smart: Scottish Fold's has great intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, British Shorthair or Maine Coon or Scottish Fold?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	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, British Shorthair or Maine Coon or Scottish Fold?	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, British Shorthair or Maine Coon or Scottish Fold?	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.

British Shorthair vs Maine Coon vs Scottish Fold Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	High	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	High	High	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, British Shorthair or Maine Coon or Scottish Fold?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the British Shorthair coat in good condition.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Maine Coon cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Scottish Fold cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, British Shorthair or Maine Coon or Scottish Fold?	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	High If you're looking for a cat that won't leave a trail of fur everywhere they go, you might want to rethink your choice of pet.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

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