Persian vs Himalayan vs Scottish Fold Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Persian	Himalayan	Scottish Fold
Origins	Iran	United States United Kingdom	United Kingdom
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Group	Natural	Crossbreed	Mutation
Popularity Rank	5	33	8
Reviews	0	0	2
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi	Himalayan Persian, Colourpoint Persian, Longhaired Colourpoint, Himmy	Scot Fold
Price Which one is cheaper, Persian vs Himalayan vs Scottish Fold cat?	$1500 to $3000	$1000 to $2500	$1000 to $2000
Cost Of Ownership	High	High	Moderate
Breed Recognition	No data available	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Persian vs Himalayan vs Scottish Fold Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Persian or Himalayan or Scottish Fold 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.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Persian or Himalayan or Scottish Fold?	Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds	Male: 9 - 14 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds	Male: 9 - 13 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	No data available	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 Small Rounded	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Folded Wide-set
Eye Color	Copper Blue	Blue	Gold Copper
Hair Color and Pattern	Wide variety of coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; common patterns are Himalayan (colorpoint) and chinchilla (silver or golden with black tipping).	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.
Coat What is the difference between Persian, Himalayan and Scottish Fold coats?	Glossy	Long	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Solid	Lean
Head Shape	Flat-faced	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Round	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Short and Broad	Button
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Short Dense	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Robust	Heavy
Tail Length	Plumed	Plumed	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Moderate Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Persian vs Himalayan vs Scottish Fold Special Abilities Comparison

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

Persian vs Himalayan vs Scottish Fold Health Comparison

Litter Size	3-5 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate High grooming	Affectionate High grooming	Affectionate Moderate grooming
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size	Requires genetic management, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	Balanced diet	High protein, low carbs
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	Low	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Moderate	High
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Low	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, Persian or Himalayan or Scottish Fold?	14-15 years	9-15 years	11-14 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Persian vs Himalayan vs Scottish Fold cat?	The Persian cat has a low energy level.	The Himalayan cat has a low energy level.	The Scottish Fold cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Persian or Himalayan or Scottish Fold?	No Persian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	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.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Persian vs Himalayan vs Scottish Fold?	High Persians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	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.
Health Problems	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Arthritis Osteochondrodysplasia (OCD)
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Cold
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Medium

Persian vs Himalayan vs Scottish Fold Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and sweet meows	Soft and infrequent meows	Quiet and gentle sounds
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, calm and friendly	Good, calm and gentle	Good, calm and friendly
Facial Expression	Calm and sweet	Sweet and gentle	Sweet and gentle
Tail Behavior	Calm and sweet tail movements	Sweet and gentle tail movements	Sweet and gentle tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Low	Low	Low
Attention Needs	Low	Low	Moderate
Protectiveness	Low	Low	Low
Territoriality	Low	Low	Low
Independence	Low	Low	Low
Response To Commands	Low	Low	Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Low	Low	Low
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Playful Gentle Calm	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	Low	Low	Low
Curiosity	Low	Low	Low
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Cautious	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Low	Low	Low
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Difficult	Difficult	Moderate
Agility	Low	Low	Low
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	Relaxed Player. Persian are moderately playful but enjoy a relaxed and serene environment.	Balanced Playmate. Himalayan have a balanced playfulness.	Active Adventurer. Scottish Fold are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Challenging to Train: Persian cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.	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.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Persian or Himalayan 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, Persian or Himalayan or Scottish Fold?	Affectionate	Dependent	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Persian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	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.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Persian vs Himalayan vs Scottish Fold?	High: Persian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	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.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Persian or Himalayan or Scottish Fold?	The Persian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Himalayan cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Scottish Fold cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Persian or Himalayan or Scottish Fold?	Not dog-friendly: Persian cannot live with dogs.	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.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Persian vs Himalayan vs Scottish Fold?	Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Himalayan cat has an average level of intelligence.	Smart: Scottish Fold's has great intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Persian or Himalayan or Scottish Fold?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Persian or Himalayan or Scottish Fold?	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along 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, Persian or Himalayan 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.

Persian vs Himalayan vs Scottish Fold Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	High	High	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	High	High	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Persian or Himalayan or Scottish Fold?	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.	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.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Persian or Himalayan or Scottish Fold?	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.	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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Persian vs Himalayan vs Scottish Fold Cat Breed Comparison

Persian vs Himalayan vs Scottish Fold Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Persian vs Himalayan vs Scottish Fold Special Abilities Comparison

Persian vs Himalayan vs Scottish Fold Health Comparison

Persian vs Himalayan vs Scottish Fold Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Persian vs Himalayan vs Scottish Fold Grooming Comparison

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