Himalayan vs Scottish Fold vs British Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Himalayan	Scottish Fold	British Shorthair
Origins	United States United Kingdom	United Kingdom	United Kingdom
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Group	Crossbreed	Mutation	Natural
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Himalayan Persian, Colourpoint Persian, Longhaired Colourpoint, Himmy	Scot Fold	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica
Price Which one is cheaper, Himalayan vs Scottish Fold vs British Shorthair cat?	$1000 to $2500	$1000 to $2000	$1,500 to $3,000
Cost Of Ownership	High	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)	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)

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

Size Which is bigger, Himalayan or Scottish Fold or British Shorthair cat?	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.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Himalayan or Scottish Fold or British Shorthair?	Male: 9 - 14 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds	Male: 9 - 13 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type	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.	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	Blue	Gold Copper	Gold Copper
Hair Color and Pattern	Colorpoint pattern Base coat is cream or fawn with coloured points on ears, face, paws, and tail Point colours include seal, blue, chocolate, lilac, red, and cream, as well as lynx (tabby) and tortie patterns.	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 Himalayan, Scottish Fold and British Shorthair coats?	Long	Short Hair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Solid	Lean	Muscular
Head Shape	Round	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Round	Round	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Short and Broad	Button	Button
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Short Dense	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Robust	Heavy	Robust
Tail Length	Plumed	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Moderate Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Himalayan vs Scottish Fold vs British Shorthair Special Abilities Comparison

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

Himalayan vs Scottish Fold vs British Shorthair Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate High grooming	Affectionate Moderate grooming	Low maintenance Independent
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size	Requires genetic management, moderate litter size	Easy to breed, large litter size
Dietary Preferences	Balanced diet	High protein, low carbs	High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	Low	Medium	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	High	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Low	High
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	High	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Himalayan or Scottish Fold or British Shorthair?	9-15 years	11-14 years	12-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Himalayan vs Scottish Fold vs British Shorthair cat?	The Himalayan cat has a low 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, Himalayan or Scottish Fold or British Shorthair?	No Himalayan 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.	No British Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Himalayan vs Scottish Fold vs British Shorthair?	High Himalayans 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	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Arthritis Osteochondrodysplasia (OCD)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Climate	Temperate	Cold	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Easy

Himalayan vs Scottish Fold vs British Shorthair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and infrequent meows	Quiet and gentle sounds	Soft and gentle meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, calm and gentle	Good, calm and friendly	Good, calm and tolerant
Facial Expression	Sweet and gentle	Sweet and gentle	Calm and easygoing
Tail Behavior	Sweet and gentle tail movements	Sweet and gentle tail movements	Gentle swaying when calm
Explorer Instincts	Low	Low	Moderate
Attention Needs	Low	Moderate	Low
Protectiveness	Low	Low	High
Territoriality	Low	Low	High
Independence	Low	Low	High
Response To Commands	Low	Low	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Low	Low	Moderate
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Playful Gentle Calm	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	Low	Low	Low
Curiosity	Low	Low	Moderate
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Cautious	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Low	Low	Moderate
Aggression Level	Moderate	Low	Low
Training Difficulty	Difficult	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	Low	Low	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Medium	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. Himalayan have a balanced playfulness.	Active Adventurer. Scottish Fold are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Balanced Playmate. British Shorthair have a balanced playfulness.
Trainability	Average Trainability: Himalayan cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	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, Himalayan or Scottish Fold or British Shorthair?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	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, Himalayan or Scottish Fold or British Shorthair?	Dependent	Affectionate	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Himalayan 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: Himalayan vs Scottish Fold vs British Shorthair?	High: Himalayan 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, Himalayan or Scottish Fold or British Shorthair?	The Himalayan 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, Himalayan or Scottish Fold or British Shorthair?	Himalayan cats are not the most dog-friendly breed.	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, Himalayan vs Scottish Fold vs British Shorthair?	Average: the Himalayan cat has an average level of intelligence.	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, Himalayan or Scottish Fold or British Shorthair?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	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, Himalayan 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, Himalayan 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.

Himalayan vs Scottish Fold vs British Shorthair Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	High	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb
Dental Care	High	High	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Himalayan or Scottish Fold or British Shorthair?	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.	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, Himalayan or Scottish Fold or British Shorthair?	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.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

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Himalayan vs Scottish Fold vs British Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

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