Scottish Fold vs Exotic Shorthair vs Singapura Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Scottish Fold	Exotic Shorthair	Singapura
Origins	United Kingdom	United States	Singapore
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Mutation	Crossbreed	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	8	1	64
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Scot Fold	Exotic	Drain Cat, Kucinta
Price Which one is cheaper, Scottish Fold vs Exotic Shorthair vs Singapura cat?	$1000 to $2000	$1200 to $2200	$1200 to $1600
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	High	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	No data available	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Scottish Fold vs Exotic Shorthair vs Singapura Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Scottish Fold or Exotic Shorthair or Singapura 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 Exotic Shorthair or Singapura?	Male: 9 - 13 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds	Male: 8 - 14 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds	Male: 6 - 8 pounds, Female: 4 - 6 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	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 Singapura 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	Copper Blue Blue-Green	Green
Hair Color and Pattern	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	Red Blue Chocolate Lilac Cream Black White	Ticked tabby pattern; colours include sepia-toned beige or brown with dark brown ticking.
Coat What is the difference between Scottish Fold, Exotic Shorthair and Singapura coats?	Short Hair	Dense	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Short	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Lean	Slender	Muscular
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	Flat-faced	Wide-set
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Button	Short and Broad	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Silky Long	Fine Short Silky
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Heavy	Fine	Sturdy
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Scottish Fold vs Exotic Shorthair vs Singapura Special Abilities Comparison

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

Scottish Fold vs Exotic Shorthair vs Singapura Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate Moderate grooming	Affectionate Moderate grooming	Active Affectionate
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	Low fat, high fiber	High protein, frequent meals
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Noise Sensitivity	High	Moderate	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Low	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	High
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Scottish Fold or Exotic Shorthair or Singapura?	11-14 years	12-15 years	12-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Scottish Fold vs Exotic Shorthair vs Singapura cat?	The Scottish Fold cat has an average energy level.	The Exotic Shorthair cat has an average energy level.	The Singapura cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Scottish Fold or Exotic Shorthair or Singapura?	No Scottish Fold cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Exotic Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Singapura cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Scottish Fold vs Exotic Shorthair vs Singapura?	High Scottish Folds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Exotic Shorthairs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Singapuras tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Arthritis Osteochondrodysplasia (OCD)	Kidney Disease Mouth and gum disease Hyperthyroidism Heart disease Cystitis	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma Retinal Dysplasia
Climate	Cold	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Hard

Scottish Fold vs Exotic Shorthair vs Singapura Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and gentle sounds	Quiet and gentle meows	Quiet and gentle sounds
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, calm and friendly	Good, calm and friendly	Good, playful and friendly
Facial Expression	Sweet and gentle	Gentle and calm	Playful and curious
Tail Behavior	Sweet and gentle tail movements	Gentle and calm tail movements	Playful and curious tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Low	Low	High
Attention Needs	Moderate	Low	High
Protectiveness	Low	Low	High
Territoriality	Low	Low	High
Independence	Low	Low	High
Response To Commands	Low	Low	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Low	Low	High
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Playful Gentle Calm	Active Social Playful
Escape Tendencies	Low	Low	High
Curiosity	Low	Low	High
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	Low ⬇️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	Low	Low	High
Aggression Level	Low	Low	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Easy
Agility	Low	Low	High
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Low	High
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.	Energetic Explorer. Exotic Shorthair are extremely playful and energetic.	Energetic Explorer. Singapura 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.	Moderately Trainable: Exotic Shorthair 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: Singapura 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 Exotic Shorthair or Singapura?	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 Exotic Shorthair or Singapura?	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.	Exotic Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Singapura cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Scottish Fold vs Exotic Shorthair vs Singapura?	High: Scottish Fold cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Exotic Shorthair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Singapura 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 Exotic Shorthair or Singapura?	The Scottish Fold cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Exotic Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Singapura cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Scottish Fold or Exotic Shorthair or Singapura?	Very dog-friendly: Scottish Fold owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Exotic Shorthair cats are average friendly toward dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Singapura owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Scottish Fold vs Exotic Shorthair vs Singapura?	Smart: Scottish Fold's has great intelligence.	Average: the Exotic Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Singapura is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Scottish Fold or Exotic Shorthair or Singapura?	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 Exotic Shorthair or Singapura?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Scottish Fold or Exotic Shorthair or Singapura?	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 Exotic Shorthair vs Singapura Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb
Dental Care	High	No data available	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Scottish Fold or Exotic Shorthair or Singapura?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Scottish Fold cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Exotic Shorthair cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Singapura coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Scottish Fold or Exotic Shorthair or Singapura?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	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.

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