Norwegian Forest vs Scottish Fold vs Egyptian Mau Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Norwegian Forest	Scottish Fold	Egyptian Mau
Origins	Norway	United Kingdom	Egypt
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Mutation	Natural
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Skogkatt, Skaukatt, Norsk Skogkatt, Norsk Skaukatt, Weegie	Scot Fold	Pharaoh Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Norwegian Forest vs Scottish Fold vs Egyptian Mau cat?	$900 to $1500	$1000 to $2000	$1000 to $1200
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	Norwegian Forest Cat Club Norwegian Forest Cat Fanciers' Association	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)

Norwegian Forest vs Scottish Fold vs Egyptian Mau Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Norwegian Forest or Scottish Fold or Egyptian Mau 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, Norwegian Forest or Scottish Fold or Egyptian Mau?	Male: 12 - 16 pounds, Female: 9 - 12 pounds	Male: 9 - 13 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds	Male: 10 - 14 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Substantial Norwegian Forest are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Semi-foreign Egyptian Mau have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Tufted Wide-set	Medium Folded Wide-set	Pointed Medium Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Green	Gold Copper	Green
Hair Color and Pattern	All coat colours and patterns, except colorpoint, chocolate, and lilac; most commonly seen in tabby patterns.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	Spotted coat pattern; colours include silver, bronze, and smoke.
Coat What is the difference between Norwegian Forest, Scottish Fold and Egyptian Mau coats?	Long Hair	Short Hair	Short to medium
Leg Lenght	Large	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Lean	Solid
Head Shape	Triangular	Round	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Round	Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Button	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Short Dense	Short Shaggy
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Robust	Heavy	Fine
Tail Length	Plumed	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Average

Norwegian Forest vs Scottish Fold vs Egyptian Mau Special Abilities Comparison

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

Norwegian Forest vs Scottish Fold vs Egyptian Mau Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Active High grooming	Affectionate Moderate grooming	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Requires genetic management, moderate litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, low carbs	High protein, low carbs	High protein, low fat
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Medium	High
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	High	Low
Genetic Diversity	High	Low	Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	Low	High
Feeding Schedule	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	High	Low
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Norwegian Forest or Scottish Fold or Egyptian Mau?	12-16 years	11-14 years	18-20 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Norwegian Forest vs Scottish Fold vs Egyptian Mau cat?	The Norwegian Forest cat has an average energy level.	The Scottish Fold cat has an average energy level.	The Egyptian Mau cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Norwegian Forest or Scottish Fold or Egyptian Mau?	No Norwegian Forest 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 Egyptian Mau cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Norwegian Forest vs Scottish Fold vs Egyptian Mau?	High Norwegian Forests 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	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Hip Dysplasia Glycogen Storage Disease IV	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Arthritis Osteochondrodysplasia (OCD)	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma
Climate	Cold	Cold	Hot
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Medium

Norwegian Forest vs Scottish Fold vs Egyptian Mau Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and infrequent meows	Quiet and gentle sounds	Soft and melodious meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, adaptable and friendly	Good, calm and friendly	Good, enjoys company of other pets
Facial Expression	Independent and alert	Sweet and gentle	Graceful and alert
Tail Behavior	Independent and alert tail movements	Sweet and gentle tail movements	Graceful and alert tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	Low	High
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	High
Protectiveness	High	Low	High
Territoriality	High	Low	High
Independence	High	Low	High
Response To Commands	High	Low	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	Moderate
Hunting Drive	High	Low	High
Play Style	Active Curious Playful	Playful Gentle Calm	Active Curious Playful
Escape Tendencies	High	Low	High
Curiosity	High	Low	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	Low	High
Aggression Level	Low	Low	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Easy
Agility	High	Low	High
Travel Compatibility	Low	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. Norwegian Forest have a balanced playfulness.	Active Adventurer. Scottish Fold are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Egyptian Mau are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Average Trainability: Norwegian Forest 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.	Challenging to Train: Egyptian Mau 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, Norwegian Forest or Scottish Fold or Egyptian Mau?	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, Norwegian Forest or Scottish Fold or Egyptian Mau?	Sweet	Affectionate	Agile
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Norwegian Forest 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.	Egyptian Mau cats don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Norwegian Forest vs Scottish Fold vs Egyptian Mau?	High: Norwegian Forest 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: Egyptian Mau cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Norwegian Forest or Scottish Fold or Egyptian Mau?	The Norwegian Forest cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Scottish Fold cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Egyptian Mau cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Norwegian Forest or Scottish Fold or Egyptian Mau?	Very dog-friendly: Norwegian Forest 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.	Egyptian Mau cats are average friendly toward dogs.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Norwegian Forest vs Scottish Fold vs Egyptian Mau?	Smart: Norwegian Forest's has great intelligence.	Smart: Scottish Fold's has great intelligence.	Smart: Egyptian Mau's has great intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Norwegian Forest or Scottish Fold or Egyptian Mau?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Norwegian Forest or Scottish Fold or Egyptian Mau?	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, Norwegian Forest or Scottish Fold or Egyptian Mau?	Moderate	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.

Norwegian Forest vs Scottish Fold vs Egyptian Mau Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	High	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Moderate	High	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Norwegian Forest or Scottish Fold or Egyptian Mau?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Norwegian Forest 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.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Egyptian Mau coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Norwegian Forest or Scottish Fold or Egyptian Mau?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	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.

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