Scottish Fold vs British Shorthair vs Bengal Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Scottish Fold	British Shorthair	Bengal
Origins	United Kingdom	United Kingdom	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Mutation	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	8	3	12
Reviews	2	0	1
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Scottish Fold vs British Shorthair vs Bengal Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Scottish Fold or British Shorthair or Bengal 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.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Scottish Fold or British Shorthair or Bengal?	Male: 9 - 13 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds	Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Scottish Fold, British Shorthair and Bengal coats?	Short Hair	Short Hair	Sleek, Glossy
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.	Spotted or marbled patterns in brown, silver, snow, and blue.
Eye Color	Gold Copper	Gold Copper	Gold Green
Ear Shape	Medium Folded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set

Scottish Fold vs British Shorthair vs Bengal Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	High	High	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Scottish Fold or British Shorthair or Bengal?	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 British Shorthair coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Bengal coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Scottish Fold or British Shorthair or Bengal?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

Scottish Fold vs British Shorthair vs Bengal Characteristics and Personality Comparison

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: British Shorthair cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.	Highly Trainable: Bengal cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Scottish Fold or British Shorthair or Bengal?	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	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, Scottish Fold or British Shorthair or Bengal?	Affectionate	Affectionate	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Scottish Fold cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	British Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Bengal 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 Shorthair vs Bengal?	High: Scottish Fold cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	Average to High: British Shorthair cats are highly affectionate cats.	High: Bengal 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 Shorthair or Bengal?	The Scottish Fold cat is a child-friendly breed.	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Bengal cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Scottish Fold or British Shorthair or Bengal?	Very dog-friendly: Scottish Fold owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: British Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Bengal owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Scottish Fold vs British Shorthair vs Bengal?	Smart: Scottish Fold's has great intelligence.	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Bengal is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Scottish Fold or British Shorthair or Bengal?	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 Shorthair or Bengal?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Scottish Fold or British Shorthair or Bengal?	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.

Scottish Fold vs British Shorthair vs Bengal Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Scot Fold	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica	Bengal Cat

Scottish Fold vs British Shorthair vs Bengal Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Scottish Fold or British Shorthair or Bengal?	11-14 years	12-17 years	12-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Scottish Fold vs British Shorthair vs Bengal cat?	The Scottish Fold cat has an average energy level.	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.	The Bengal cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Scottish Fold or British Shorthair or Bengal?	No Scottish Fold cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No British Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Bengal cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Scottish Fold vs British Shorthair vs Bengal?	High Scottish Folds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Bengals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Arthritis Osteochondrodysplasia (OCD)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Scottish Fold vs British Shorthair vs Bengal Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Scottish Fold vs British Shorthair vs Bengal cat?	$1000 to $2000	$1,500 to $3,000	$1800 to $3000

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