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Siamese vs Scottish Fold vs Sphynx Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Siamese vs Scottish Fold vs Sphynx" Compare Siamese and Scottish Fold. Which is better: Siamese or Scottish Fold or Sphynx?
 
 
 
Name Siamese Scottish Fold Sphynx
OriginsThailand flagThailand United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom Canada flagCanada
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Mutation Mutation Mutation
Popularity Rank1586
Reviews020
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Siam, Thai Cat Scot Fold Canadian Hairless, Canadian Sphynx
Price
Which one is cheaper, Siamese vs Scottish Fold vs Sphynx cat?
$600 to $1200 $1000 to $2000 $1800 to $3000
Cost Of Ownership Moderate Moderate High
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)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Siamese vs Scottish Fold vs Sphynx Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Siamese or Scottish Fold or Sphynx 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, Siamese or Scottish Fold or Sphynx?
Male: 11 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds Male: 9 - 13 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds
Bite Force No data available Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 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.
 Foreign (Oriental)
Sphynx have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.
Ear Shape No data available Medium
Folded
Wide-set 		Large
Pointed
Wide-set
Eye Color No data available Gold
Copper 		Green
Blue
Hair Color and Pattern No data available All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint. Hairless or with a light downy coat; skin can be any colour or pattern, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat
What is the difference between Siamese, Scottish Fold and Sphynx coats?
Short Hair Short Hair Hairless
Leg Lenght Long Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Medium Medium
Musculature Muscular Lean Muscular
Head Shape Triangular Round Triangular
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Slanted Round Large and Prominent
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Medium
Nose Structure Long and Narrow Button Long and Narrow
Neck Length Medium Medium Medium
Fur Texture Soft
Curled 		Short
Dense 		Silky
Long
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
High
High
Bone Structure Slender
Fine 		Heavy Fine
Tail Length Long and Tapered Long and Tapered Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns Average Active
Less Sleep 		Moderate Sleep

Siamese vs Scottish Fold vs Sphynx Special Abilities Comparison

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

Siamese vs Scottish Fold vs Sphynx Health Comparison

Litter Size 1-3 Kittens 2-4 Kittens 4-6 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
Vocal
Requires attention 		Affectionate
Moderate grooming 		High grooming
Sensitive skin
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size Requires genetic management, moderate litter size Requires careful genetic management, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, balanced diet High protein, low carbs High protein, low carbs
Solo Time Tolerance High Medium High
Noise Sensitivity Moderate High Low
Genetic Diversity Low Low Low
Sensitivity To Changes
High sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
High sensitivity
Food Motivation Moderate Low Low
Feeding Schedule Two or three times a day Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Two or more small meals a day
Maintenance Level Moderate High Moderate
Exercise Needs High Medium Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Siamese or Scottish Fold or Sphynx?
12-15 years 11-14 years 12-14 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Siamese vs Scottish Fold vs Sphynx cat?
The Siamese cat has a very high energy level.
The Scottish Fold cat has an average energy level.
The Sphynx cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Siamese or Scottish Fold or Sphynx?
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.
Yes
Sphynx cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Siamese vs Scottish Fold vs Sphynx?
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)
Skin Diseases (due to lack of fur)
Hereditary Myopathy
Climate Hot Cold Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance High Medium Medium
Breeding Difficulty Easy Medium Medium

Siamese vs Scottish Fold vs Sphynx Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Very loud and talkative Quiet and gentle sounds Loud and energetic sounds
Interaction With Other Pets Good, very social and interactive Good, calm and friendly Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression Vocal and social Sweet and gentle Outgoing and energetic
Tail Behavior Vocal and social tail movements Sweet and gentle tail movements Outgoing and energetic tail movements
Explorer Instincts High Low Low
Attention Needs High Moderate High
Protectiveness Moderate Low Low
Territoriality High Low Low
Independence Moderate Low Moderate
Response To Commands High Low High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive Moderate Low High
Play Style Active
Social
Playful 		Playful
Gentle
Calm 		Curious
Interactive
Playful
Escape Tendencies High Low High
Curiosity High Low High
Hunting Skills Moderate ⏺️ Low ⬇️ Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Cautious Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior Moderate Low High
Aggression Level Moderate Low Low
Training Difficulty Easy Moderate Moderate
Agility High Low High
Travel Compatibility Low Medium Medium
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. Sphynx 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: Sphynx 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 Sphynx?
Yes
This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
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, Siamese or Scottish Fold or Sphynx?
Active Affectionate Loyal
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.
Sphynx 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 Sphynx?
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: Sphynx 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 Sphynx?
The Siamese cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Scottish Fold cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Sphynx cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Siamese or Scottish Fold or Sphynx?
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: Sphynx owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Siamese vs Scottish Fold vs Sphynx?
Outstanding: Siamese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Smart: Scottish Fold's has great intelligence.
Outstanding: Sphynx is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Siamese or Scottish Fold or Sphynx?
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
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, Siamese or Scottish Fold or Sphynx?
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
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, Siamese or Scottish Fold or Sphynx?
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.

Siamese vs Scottish Fold vs Sphynx Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Low Moderate Low
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareHigh High High
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Siamese or Scottish Fold or Sphynx?
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.
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Sphynx coat in good condition.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Siamese or Scottish Fold or Sphynx?
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.

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