Scottish Fold vs Siberian vs British Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Scottish Fold	Siberian	British Shorthair
Origins	United Kingdom	Russia	United Kingdom
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Mutation	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	8	22	3
Reviews	2	1	0
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Scottish Fold vs Siberian vs British Shorthair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Scottish Fold or Siberian 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.
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 Siberian or British Shorthair?	Male: 9 - 13 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds	Male: 15 - 25 pounds, Female: 12 - 15 pounds	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Scottish Fold, Siberian and British Shorthair coats?	Short Hair	Semi-long	Short Hair
Hair Color and Pattern	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	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.
Eye Color	Gold Copper	Gold Green	Gold Copper
Ear Shape	Medium Folded Wide-set	Large Pointed Tufted Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set

Scottish Fold vs Siberian vs British Shorthair Grooming Comparison

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

Scottish Fold vs Siberian vs British Shorthair 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.	Average Trainability: Siberian cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	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 Siberian 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 Siberian or British Shorthair?	Affectionate	Curious	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Scottish Fold cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Siberian 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 Siberian vs British Shorthair?	High: Scottish Fold cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Siberian 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 Siberian or British Shorthair?	The Scottish Fold cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Siberian 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 Siberian 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: Siberian 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 Siberian vs British Shorthair?	Smart: Scottish Fold's has great intelligence.	Outstanding: Siberian is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Scottish Fold or Siberian or British Shorthair?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Scottish Fold or Siberian 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 Siberian 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 Siberian vs British Shorthair Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Scot Fold	Moscow Semi-longhair, Siberian Forest Cat	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica

Scottish Fold vs Siberian vs British Shorthair Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Scottish Fold or Siberian or British Shorthair?	11-14 years	12-15 years	12-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Scottish Fold vs Siberian vs British Shorthair cat?	The Scottish Fold cat has an average energy level.	The Siberian cat has a very high energy level.	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Scottish Fold or Siberian or British Shorthair?	No Scottish Fold cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Siberian cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	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 Siberian 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) Retinal Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

Scottish Fold vs Siberian vs British Shorthair Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Scottish Fold vs Siberian vs British Shorthair cat?	$1000 to $2000	$1200 to $2500	$1,500 to $3,000

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