Siamese vs Scottish Fold vs British Longhair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Siamese	Scottish Fold	British Longhair
Origins	Thailand	United Kingdom	United Kingdom
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Mutation	Mutation	Natural
Popularity Rank	15	8	36
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Siam, Thai Cat	Scot Fold	British Longhair Variant, British Semi-Longhair, Longhair British, Britannica (European), Lowlander (United States)
Price Which one is cheaper, Siamese vs Scottish Fold vs British Longhair cat?	$600 to $1200	$1000 to $2000	$800 to $1200
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

Siamese vs Scottish Fold vs British Longhair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Siamese or Scottish Fold or British Longhair 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.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Siamese or Scottish Fold or British Longhair?	Male: 11 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds	Male: 9 - 13 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds	Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 16 pounds
Bite Force	No data available	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Foreign (Oriental) Siamese have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.	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	No data available	Medium Folded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	No data available	Gold Copper	Gold Copper
Hair Color and Pattern	No data available	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.
Coat What is the difference between Siamese, Scottish Fold and British Longhair coats?	Short Hair	Short Hair	Dense, Straight
Leg Lenght	Long	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Lean	Robust
Head Shape	Triangular	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Slanted	Round	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Long and Narrow	Button	Button
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Short Dense	Fine Short Silky
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Heavy	Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Average	Active Less Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Siamese vs Scottish Fold vs British Longhair Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, vocal and attentive	Short to moderate, gentle and calm	Short to moderate, relaxed and calm
Guarding Instinct	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Protection Instincts	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Climbing Ability	High	Low	Moderate
Jumping Ability	Excellent	Moderate	Moderate
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Poor	Poor	Moderate

Siamese vs Scottish Fold vs British Longhair Health Comparison

Litter Size	1-3 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate Vocal Requires attention	Affectionate Moderate grooming	Affectionate High grooming
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size	Requires genetic management, moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, low carbs	Low fat, high protein
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	High	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Two or three times a day	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	High	Low
Exercise Needs	High	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Siamese or Scottish Fold or British Longhair?	12-15 years	11-14 years	12-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Siamese vs Scottish Fold vs British Longhair cat?	The Siamese cat has a very high energy level.	The Scottish Fold cat has an average energy level.	The British Longhair cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Siamese or Scottish Fold or British Longhair?	Yes Siamese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Scottish Fold cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No British Longhair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Siamese vs Scottish Fold vs British Longhair?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Scottish Folds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Arthritis Osteochondrodysplasia (OCD)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Climate	Hot	Cold	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Medium	Medium

Siamese vs Scottish Fold vs British Longhair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Very loud and talkative	Quiet and gentle sounds	Quiet and calm meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, very social and interactive	Good, calm and friendly	Moderate, can be reserved
Facial Expression	Vocal and social	Sweet and gentle	Calm and gentle
Tail Behavior	Vocal and social tail movements	Sweet and gentle tail movements	Calm tail, rarely flicks
Explorer Instincts	High	Low	Moderate
Attention Needs	High	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Territoriality	High	Low	Moderate
Independence	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Response To Commands	High	Low	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Play Style	Active Social Playful	Playful Gentle Calm	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	High	Low	Moderate
Curiosity	High	Low	Moderate
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Aggression Level	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	High	Low	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	Low	Medium	Low
Activity	Highly Active	Moderately Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	High Friendly Tolerant	Playful Medium	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Siamese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Scottish Fold are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. British Longhair are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Highly Trainable: Siamese cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.	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.	Difficult to Train: British Longhair cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Siamese or Scottish Fold or British Longhair?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Siamese or Scottish Fold or British Longhair?	Active	Affectionate	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Siamese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Scottish Fold cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	British Longhair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Siamese vs Scottish Fold vs British Longhair?	High: Siamese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Scottish Fold cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: British Longhair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Siamese or Scottish Fold or British Longhair?	The Siamese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Scottish Fold cat is a child-friendly breed.	The British Longhair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Siamese or Scottish Fold or British Longhair?	Very dog-friendly: Siamese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Scottish Fold owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: British Longhair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Siamese vs Scottish Fold vs British Longhair?	Outstanding: Siamese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Smart: Scottish Fold's has great intelligence.	Outstanding: British Longhair is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Siamese or Scottish Fold or British Longhair?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Siamese or Scottish Fold or British Longhair?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Siamese or Scottish Fold or British Longhair?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	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.

Siamese vs Scottish Fold vs British Longhair Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Moderate	High
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb
Dental Care	High	High	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Siamese or Scottish Fold or British Longhair?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Siamese cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Scottish Fold cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Siamese or Scottish Fold or British Longhair?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

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Siamese vs Scottish Fold vs British Longhair Cat Breed Comparison

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