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Scottish Fold vs British Longhair vs Turkish Angora Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Scottish Fold vs British Longhair vs Turkish Angora" Compare Scottish Fold and British Longhair. Which is better: Scottish Fold or British Longhair or Turkish Angora?
 
 
 
Name Scottish Fold British Longhair Turkish Angora
OriginsUnited Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom Turkey flagTurkey
Group Mutation Natural Natural
Popularity Rank83669
Reviews200
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Scot Fold British Longhair Variant, British Semi-Longhair, Longhair British, Britannica (European), Lowlander (United States) Ankara
Price
Which one is cheaper, Scottish Fold vs British Longhair vs Turkish Angora cat?
$1000 to $2000 $800 to $1200 $1000 to $2000
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)
Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)
The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Scottish Fold vs British Longhair vs Turkish Angora Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Scottish Fold or British Longhair or Turkish Angora cat?
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.
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 British Longhair or Turkish Angora?
Male: 9 - 13 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 16 pounds Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds
Bite ForceWeak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 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.
Semi-foreign
Turkish Angora 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
Gold
Copper
Gold
Blue
Hair Color and Pattern 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. All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most commonly seen in solid white.
Coat
What is the difference between Scottish Fold, British Longhair and Turkish Angora coats?
Short Hair Dense, Straight Long Hair
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Medium Medium
Musculature Lean Robust Slender
Head Shape Round Round Triangular
Toe Count 5 front
4 back
5 front
4 back
5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Round Round Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Medium
Nose Structure Button Button Long and Narrow
Neck Length Medium Medium Medium
Fur Texture Short
Dense
Fine
Short
Silky
Silky
Long
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
High
High
Bone Structure Heavy Fine Slender
Fine
Tail Length Long and Tapered Plumed Plumed
Sleep Patterns Active
Less Sleep
Active
Less Sleep
Average

Scottish Fold vs British Longhair vs Turkish Angora Special Abilities Comparison

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

Scottish Fold vs British Longhair vs Turkish Angora Health Comparison

Litter Size 2-4 Kittens 2-4 Kittens 1-3 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
Moderate grooming
Affectionate
High grooming
Affectionate
Moderate grooming
Breeding Requires genetic management, moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, low carbs Low fat, high protein High protein, low fat
Solo Time Tolerance Medium Medium High
Noise Sensitivity High Low Low
Genetic Diversity Low Moderate High
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation Low Moderate High
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level High Low Low
Exercise Needs Medium Medium Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Scottish Fold or British Longhair or Turkish Angora?
11-14 years 12-15 years 15-18 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Scottish Fold vs British Longhair vs Turkish Angora cat?
The Scottish Fold cat has an average energy level.
The British Longhair cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
The Turkish Angora cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Scottish Fold or British Longhair or Turkish Angora?
No
Scottish Fold cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
No
British Longhair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
No
Turkish Angora cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Scottish Fold vs British Longhair vs Turkish Angora?
High
Scottish Folds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Arthritis
Osteochondrodysplasia (OCD)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Obesity
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Deafness (particularly in white cats)
Ataxia
Climate Cold Temperate Cold
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Breeding Difficulty Medium Medium Hard

Scottish Fold vs British Longhair vs Turkish Angora Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Quiet and gentle sounds Quiet and calm meows Graceful and active meows
Interaction With Other Pets Good, calm and friendly Moderate, can be reserved Good, social and friendly
Facial Expression Sweet and gentle Calm and gentle Graceful and active
Tail Behavior Sweet and gentle tail movements Calm tail, rarely flicks Graceful and active tail movements
Explorer Instincts Low Moderate High
Attention Needs Moderate Moderate High
Protectiveness Low Moderate High
Territoriality Low Moderate High
Independence Low Moderate High
Response To Commands Low Moderate High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive Low Moderate High
Play Style Playful
Gentle
Calm
Playful
Gentle
Calm
Active
Curious
Playful
Escape Tendencies Low Moderate High
Curiosity Low Moderate High
Hunting Skills Low ⬇️ Moderate ⏺️ High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers Cautious Cautious Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior Low Moderate High
Aggression Level Low Moderate Low
Training Difficulty Moderate Moderate Moderate
Agility Low Moderate High
Travel Compatibility Medium Low 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.
Active Adventurer. British Longhair are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Energetic Explorer. Turkish Angora are extremely playful and energetic.
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.
Difficult to Train: British Longhair cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.
Average Trainability: Turkish Angora 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 British Longhair or Turkish Angora?
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.
No
This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Temperament
Which one has a better personality, Scottish Fold or British Longhair or Turkish Angora?
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.
British Longhair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Turkish Angora cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Scottish Fold vs British Longhair vs Turkish Angora?
High: Scottish Fold cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: British Longhair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Turkish Angora 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 British Longhair or Turkish Angora?
The Scottish Fold cat is a child-friendly breed.
The British Longhair cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Turkish Angora cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Scottish Fold or British Longhair or Turkish Angora?
Very dog-friendly: Scottish Fold owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: British Longhair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Turkish Angora owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Scottish Fold vs British Longhair vs Turkish Angora?
Smart: Scottish Fold's has great intelligence.
Outstanding: British Longhair is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Turkish Angora is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Scottish Fold or British Longhair or Turkish Angora?
Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Scottish Fold or British Longhair or Turkish Angora?
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Scottish Fold or British Longhair or Turkish Angora?
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 British Longhair vs Turkish Angora Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Moderate High High
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareHigh Moderate Low
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Scottish Fold or British Longhair or Turkish Angora?
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Scottish Fold cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
High Maintenance
This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Turkish Angora coat in good condition.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Scottish Fold or British Longhair or Turkish Angora?
Moderate
This cat breed is of average shedding.
Moderate
This cat breed is of average shedding.
Moderate
This cat breed is of average shedding.

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