Scottish Fold vs Siamese Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Scottish Fold	Siamese
Origins	United Kingdom	Thailand
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Group	Mutation	Mutation
Popularity Rank	8	15
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Scottish Fold vs Siamese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Scottish Fold or Siamese 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.
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	No data available
Weight Which is heavier, Scottish Fold or Siamese cat?	Male: 9 - 13 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds	Male: 11 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Scottish Fold and Siamese coats?	Short Hair	Short Hair
Hair Color and Pattern	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	No data available
Eye Color	Gold Copper	No data available
Ear Shape	Medium Folded Wide-set	No data available

Scottish Fold vs Siamese Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	High	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Scottish Fold or Siamese?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Scottish Fold cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Siamese cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Scottish Fold or Siamese?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

Scottish Fold vs Siamese 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.	Highly Trainable: Siamese 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 Siamese?	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Scottish Fold or Siamese?	Affectionate	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Scottish Fold cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Siamese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Scottish Fold vs Siamese?	High: Scottish Fold cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Siamese 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 Siamese?	The Scottish Fold cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Siamese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Scottish Fold or Siamese?	Very dog-friendly: Scottish Fold owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Siamese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Scottish Fold vs Siamese?	Smart: Scottish Fold's has great intelligence.	Outstanding: Siamese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Scottish Fold or Siamese?	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 Siamese?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Scottish Fold or Siamese?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Scottish Fold vs Siamese Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Scot Fold	Siam, Thai Cat

Scottish Fold vs Siamese Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do Scottish Fold cats live longer than Siamese?	11-14 years	12-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Scottish Fold vs Siamese cat?	The Scottish Fold cat has an average energy level.	The Siamese cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Scottish Fold or Siamese?	No Scottish Fold cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Siamese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Scottish Fold vs Siamese?	High Scottish Folds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Arthritis Osteochondrodysplasia (OCD)	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma

Scottish Fold vs Siamese Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Scottish Fold vs Siamese cat?	$1000 to $2000	$600 to $1200

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