Scottish Fold vs British Shorthair vs Ragdoll Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Scottish Fold	British Shorthair	Ragdoll
Origins	United Kingdom	United Kingdom	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Mutation	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	8	3	2
Reviews	2	0	1
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Scot Fold	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica	Rag doll
Price Which one is cheaper, Scottish Fold vs British Shorthair vs Ragdoll cat?	$1000 to $2000	$1,500 to $3,000	$1200 to $2500
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) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

Scottish Fold vs British Shorthair vs Ragdoll Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Scottish Fold or British Shorthair or Ragdoll 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.
Weight Which is heavier, Scottish Fold or British Shorthair or Ragdoll?	Male: 9 - 13 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds	Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds
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
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-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape	Medium Folded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Copper	Gold Copper	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.	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.
Coat What is the difference between Scottish Fold, British Shorthair and Ragdoll coats?	Short Hair	Short Hair	Semi-long
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Long
Musculature	Lean	Muscular	Muscular
Head Shape	Round	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Round	Round	Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Large
Nose Structure	Button	Button	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Long
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Soft Curled	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	Low
Bone Structure	Heavy	Robust	Robust
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Scottish Fold vs British Shorthair vs Ragdoll Special Abilities Comparison

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

Scottish Fold vs British Shorthair vs Ragdoll Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate Moderate grooming	Low maintenance Independent	Affectionate High grooming
Breeding	Requires genetic management, moderate litter size	Easy to breed, large litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, low carbs	High protein, wet food	Low fat, high fiber
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Noise Sensitivity	High	Moderate	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Low	Moderate	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	High	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Two or three times a day
Maintenance Level	High	Moderate	Low
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Low
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Scottish Fold or British Shorthair or Ragdoll?	11-14 years	12-17 years	12-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Scottish Fold vs British Shorthair vs Ragdoll cat?	The Scottish Fold cat has an average energy level.	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.	The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Scottish Fold or British Shorthair or Ragdoll?	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.	No Ragdoll cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Scottish Fold vs British Shorthair vs Ragdoll?	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) Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Kidney Disease
Climate	Cold	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Low
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Easy	Easy

Scottish Fold vs British Shorthair vs Ragdoll Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and gentle sounds	Soft and gentle meows	Soft and infrequent meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, calm and friendly	Good, calm and tolerant	Excellent, very social and gentle
Facial Expression	Sweet and gentle	Calm and easygoing	Docile and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Sweet and gentle tail movements	Gentle swaying when calm	Docile and affectionate tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Low	Moderate	Low
Attention Needs	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Protectiveness	Low	High	Low
Territoriality	Low	High	Low
Independence	Low	High	Low
Response To Commands	Low	Moderate	Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Low	Moderate	Low
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Playful Gentle Calm	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	Low	Low	Low
Curiosity	Low	Moderate	Low
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Cautious	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Low	Moderate	Low
Aggression Level	Low	Low	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	Low	Moderate	Low
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Medium	Medium
Activity	Moderately Active	Moderately Active	Low Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Playful Medium	Low Independent
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Scottish Fold are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Balanced Playmate. British Shorthair have a balanced playfulness.	Balanced Playmate. Ragdoll have a balanced playfulness.
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.	Challenging to Train: Ragdoll cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Scottish Fold or British Shorthair or Ragdoll?	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 British Shorthair or Ragdoll?	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 Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Ragdoll 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 Ragdoll?	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: Ragdoll 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 Ragdoll?	The Scottish Fold cat is a child-friendly breed.	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Scottish Fold or British Shorthair or Ragdoll?	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: Ragdoll 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 Ragdoll?	Smart: Scottish Fold's has great intelligence.	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Scottish Fold or British Shorthair or Ragdoll?	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 Ragdoll?	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 Ragdoll?	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 Ragdoll Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	High	High	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Scottish Fold or British Shorthair or Ragdoll?	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 Ragdoll coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Scottish Fold or British Shorthair or Ragdoll?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	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.

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