Persian vs Siamese vs Scottish Fold Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Persian	Siamese	Scottish Fold
Origins	Iran	Thailand	United Kingdom
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Mutation	Mutation
Popularity Rank	5	15	8
Reviews	0	0	2
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi	Siam, Thai Cat	Scot Fold
Price Which one is cheaper, Persian vs Siamese vs Scottish Fold cat?	$1500 to $3000	$600 to $1200	$1000 to $2000
Cost Of Ownership	High	Moderate	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 Siamese vs Scottish Fold Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Persian or Siamese 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 Siamese or Scottish Fold?	Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds	Male: 11 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds	Male: 9 - 13 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	No data available	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	No data available	Foreign (Oriental) Siamese have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape	Medium Small Rounded	No data available	Medium Folded Wide-set
Eye Color	Copper Blue	No data available	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).	No data available	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat What is the difference between Persian, Siamese and Scottish Fold coats?	Glossy	Short Hair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Long	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Muscular	Lean
Head Shape	Flat-faced	Triangular	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Slanted	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Long and Narrow	Button
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Soft Curled	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Slender Fine	Heavy
Tail Length	Plumed	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Average	Active Less Sleep

Persian vs Siamese vs Scottish Fold Special Abilities Comparison

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

Persian vs Siamese vs Scottish Fold Health Comparison

Litter Size	3-5 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate High grooming	Affectionate Vocal Requires attention	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	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, low carbs
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Moderate	High
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Moderate	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Two or three times a day	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Moderate	High
Exercise Needs	Medium	High	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Persian or Siamese or Scottish Fold?	14-15 years	12-15 years	11-14 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Persian vs Siamese vs Scottish Fold cat?	The Persian cat has a low energy level.	The Siamese cat has a very high energy level.	The Scottish Fold cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Persian or Siamese or Scottish Fold?	No Persian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Siamese 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.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Persian vs Siamese vs Scottish Fold?	High Persians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	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) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Arthritis Osteochondrodysplasia (OCD)
Climate	Temperate	Hot	Cold
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Easy	Medium

Persian vs Siamese vs Scottish Fold Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and sweet meows	Very loud and talkative	Quiet and gentle sounds
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, calm and friendly	Good, very social and interactive	Good, calm and friendly
Facial Expression	Calm and sweet	Vocal and social	Sweet and gentle
Tail Behavior	Calm and sweet tail movements	Vocal and social tail movements	Sweet and gentle tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Low	High	Low
Attention Needs	Low	High	Moderate
Protectiveness	Low	Moderate	Low
Territoriality	Low	High	Low
Independence	Low	Moderate	Low
Response To Commands	Low	High	Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Low	Moderate	Low
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Active Social Playful	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	Low	High	Low
Curiosity	Low	High	Low
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Friendly 😊	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Low	Moderate	Low
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Difficult	Easy	Moderate
Agility	Low	High	Low
Travel Compatibility	Low	Low	Medium
Activity	Moderately Active	Highly Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	High Friendly Tolerant	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Relaxed Player. Persian are moderately playful but enjoy a relaxed and serene environment.	Active Adventurer. Siamese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	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.	Highly Trainable: Siamese 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.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Persian or Siamese 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 Siamese or Scottish Fold?	Affectionate	Active	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Persian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Siamese 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 Siamese vs Scottish Fold?	High: Persian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Siamese 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 Siamese or Scottish Fold?	The Persian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Siamese 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 Siamese or Scottish Fold?	Not dog-friendly: Persian cannot live with dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Siamese 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, Persian vs Siamese vs Scottish Fold?	Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Siamese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Smart: Scottish Fold's has great intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Persian or Siamese or Scottish Fold?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Persian or Siamese 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, Persian or Siamese or Scottish Fold?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Persian vs Siamese vs Scottish Fold Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	High	Low	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	High	High	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Persian or Siamese or Scottish Fold?	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Siamese 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, Persian or Siamese 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.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

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Persian vs Siamese vs Scottish Fold Cat Breed Comparison

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