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Scottish Fold vs Ragdoll vs British Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Scottish Fold vs Ragdoll vs British Shorthair" Compare Scottish Fold and Ragdoll. Which is better: Scottish Fold or Ragdoll or British Shorthair?
 
 
 
Name Scottish Fold Ragdoll British Shorthair
OriginsUnited Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom United States flagUnited States United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
Group Mutation Crossbreed Natural
Popularity Rank823
Reviews210
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Scot Fold Rag doll Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica
Price
Which one is cheaper, Scottish Fold vs Ragdoll vs British Shorthair cat?
$1000 to $2000 $1200 to $2500 $1,500 to $3,000
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)
Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)
The International Cat Association (TICA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)
The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

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

Size
Which is bigger, Scottish Fold or Ragdoll or British Shorthair 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 Ragdoll or British Shorthair?
Male: 9 - 13 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds
Bite ForceWeak 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.
Semi-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.
Ear Shape Medium
Folded
Wide-set
Medium
Rounded
Wide-set
Medium
Rounded
Wide-set
Eye Color Gold
Copper
Blue Gold
Copper
Hair Color and Pattern All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint. 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.
Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.
Coat
What is the difference between Scottish Fold, Ragdoll and British Shorthair coats?
Short Hair Semi-long Short Hair
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Long Medium
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 Oval Round
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Large Medium
Nose Structure Button Concave Button
Neck Length Medium Long Medium
Fur Texture Short
Dense
Soft
Curled
Soft
Curled
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
Low
High
Bone Structure Heavy Robust Robust
Tail Length Long and Tapered Plumed Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns Active
Less Sleep
Active
Less Sleep
Active
Less Sleep

Scottish Fold vs Ragdoll vs British Shorthair Special Abilities Comparison

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

Scottish Fold vs Ragdoll vs British Shorthair Health Comparison

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

Scottish Fold vs Ragdoll vs British Shorthair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Quiet and gentle sounds Soft and infrequent meows Soft and gentle meows
Interaction With Other Pets Good, calm and friendly Excellent, very social and gentle Good, calm and tolerant
Facial Expression Sweet and gentle Docile and affectionate Calm and easygoing
Tail Behavior Sweet and gentle tail movements Docile and affectionate tail movements Gentle swaying when calm
Explorer Instincts Low Low Moderate
Attention Needs Moderate Moderate Low
Protectiveness Low Low High
Territoriality Low Low High
Independence Low Low High
Response To Commands Low Low Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive Low Low Moderate
Play Style Playful
Gentle
Calm
Playful
Gentle
Calm
Playful
Gentle
Calm
Escape Tendencies Low Low Low
Curiosity Low Low Moderate
Hunting Skills Low ⬇️ Low ⬇️ Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers Cautious Cautious Cautious
Stalking Behavior Low Low Moderate
Aggression Level Low Low Low
Training Difficulty Moderate Moderate Moderate
Agility Low Low Moderate
Travel Compatibility Medium Medium Medium
Activity
Moderately Active
Low Active
Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Playful
Medium
Low
Independent
Playful
Medium
Household Noise Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. Scottish Fold are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Balanced Playmate. Ragdoll have a balanced playfulness.
Balanced Playmate. British Shorthair 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.
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.
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.
Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, Scottish Fold or Ragdoll or British Shorthair?
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 Ragdoll or British Shorthair?
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.
Ragdoll 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.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Scottish Fold vs Ragdoll vs British Shorthair?
High: Scottish Fold cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Ragdoll cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Average to High: British Shorthair cats are highly affectionate cats.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Scottish Fold or Ragdoll or British Shorthair?
The Scottish Fold cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.
The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Scottish Fold or Ragdoll or British Shorthair?
Very dog-friendly: Scottish Fold 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.
Very dog-friendly: British Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Scottish Fold vs Ragdoll vs British Shorthair?
Smart: Scottish Fold's has great intelligence.
Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.
Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Scottish Fold or Ragdoll or British Shorthair?
Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Scottish Fold or Ragdoll or British Shorthair?
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 Ragdoll or British Shorthair?
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 Ragdoll vs British Shorthair Grooming Comparison

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

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