Scottish Fold vs Birman vs Korat Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Scottish Fold	Birman	Korat
Origins	United Kingdom	France	Thailand
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Mutation	Crossbreed	Natural
Popularity Rank	8	19	73
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Scot Fold	Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma	Si-SawatMalet
Price Which one is cheaper, Scottish Fold vs Birman vs Korat cat?	$1000 to $2000	$700 to $1500	$500 to $800
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	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)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Scottish Fold vs Birman vs Korat Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Scottish Fold or Birman or Korat 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.	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Scottish Fold or Birman or Korat?	Male: 9 - 13 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds	Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 8 - 11 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Semi-foreign Korat have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape	Medium Folded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Copper	Blue	Green
Hair Color and Pattern	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	Red Blue Seal Chocolate Lilac Cream	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.
Coat What is the difference between Scottish Fold, Birman and Korat coats?	Short Hair	Long Hair	Long Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Long	Medium
Musculature	Lean	Solid	Robust
Head Shape	Round	Round	Heart-shaped
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Round	Round	Small and Deep-set
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Button	Concave	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Short Dense	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	Medium	High
Bone Structure	Heavy	Sturdy	Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Plumed	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Scottish Fold vs Birman vs Korat Special Abilities Comparison

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

Scottish Fold vs Birman vs Korat Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate Moderate grooming	Social Moderate grooming Gentle	Affectionate Moderate grooming
Breeding	Requires genetic management, moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, low carbs	Balanced diet	High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	High	Moderate	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Low	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Two to three times a day	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	High	Moderate	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Scottish Fold or Birman or Korat?	11-14 years	14-15 years	10-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Scottish Fold vs Birman vs Korat cat?	The Scottish Fold cat has an average energy level.	The Birman cat has an average energy level.	The Korat cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Scottish Fold or Birman or Korat?	No Scottish Fold cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Birman cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Korat cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Scottish Fold vs Birman vs Korat?	High Scottish Folds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Birmans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Arthritis Osteochondrodysplasia (OCD)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Corneal Dermoid Congenital Hypotrichosis	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Dental Problems
Climate	Cold	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Medium

Scottish Fold vs Birman vs Korat Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and gentle sounds	Soft and quiet meows	Soft and gentle meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, calm and friendly	Excellent, very sociable	Good, social and affectionate
Facial Expression	Sweet and gentle	Gentle and affectionate	Watchful and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Sweet and gentle tail movements	Soft tail movements	Watchful and affectionate tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	Low	Low	Moderate
Territoriality	Low	Low	Moderate
Independence	Low	Low	High
Response To Commands	Low	Moderate	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Low	Low	High
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Social Playful Gentle	Social Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	Low	Low	High
Curiosity	Low	Moderate	High
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	Low ⬇️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	Low	Low	High
Aggression Level	Low	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Easy	Easy
Agility	Low	Moderate	High
Travel Compatibility	Medium	High	Low
Activity	Moderately Active	Moderately Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Playful Medium	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Scottish Fold are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Balanced Playmate. Birman have a balanced playfulness.	Active Adventurer. Korat are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	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: Birman cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.	Average Trainability: Korat cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Scottish Fold or Birman or Korat?	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Scottish Fold or Birman or Korat?	Affectionate	Affectionate	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Scottish Fold cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Birman cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Korat cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Scottish Fold vs Birman vs Korat?	High: Scottish Fold cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Birman cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Korat cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Scottish Fold or Birman or Korat?	The Scottish Fold cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Korat cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Scottish Fold or Birman or Korat?	Very dog-friendly: Scottish Fold owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Birman owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Korat owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Scottish Fold vs Birman vs Korat?	Smart: Scottish Fold's has great intelligence.	Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Korat is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Scottish Fold or Birman or Korat?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Scottish Fold or Birman or Korat?	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, Scottish Fold or Birman or Korat?	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.	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.

Scottish Fold vs Birman vs Korat Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	High	Moderate	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Scottish Fold or Birman or Korat?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Scottish Fold cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Birman cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Korat coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Scottish Fold or Birman or Korat?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

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Scottish Fold vs Birman vs Korat Cat Breed Comparison

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