Snowshoe vs American Shorthair vs Scottish Fold Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Snowshoe	American Shorthair	Scottish Fold
Origins	United States	United States	United Kingdom
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Crossbreed	Natural	Mutation
Popularity Rank	53	9	8
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Other Names What other names do they have?	White Feet Cat	Domestic Shorthair	Scot Fold
Price Which one is cheaper, Snowshoe vs American Shorthair vs Scottish Fold cat?	$600 to $1200	$600 to $1200	$1000 to $2000
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Low	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)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Snowshoe vs American Shorthair vs Scottish Fold Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Snowshoe or American Shorthair or Scottish Fold 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.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Snowshoe or American Shorthair or Scottish Fold?	Male: 9 - 12 pounds, Female: 7 - 10 pounds	Males: 11 to 15 pounds, Female: 8 to 12 pounds	Male: 9 - 13 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	Semi-foreign Snowshoe have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	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 Triangular Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Folded Wide-set
Eye Color	Blue	Green Copper	Gold Copper
Hair Color and Pattern	Pointed pattern similar to Siamese; white markings on paws, chest, and face; base coat is cream or fawn with coloured points on ears, face, paws, and tail; point colours include seal, blue, chocolate, and lilac.	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat What is the difference between Snowshoe, American Shorthair and Scottish Fold coats?	Short	Short Hair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Lean	Lean	Lean
Head Shape	Round	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Round	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Concave	Button
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Short Shaggy	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Sturdy	Slender Fine	Heavy
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Snowshoe vs American Shorthair vs Scottish Fold Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Moderate, social and gentle	Long, focused on play and hunting	Short to moderate, gentle and calm
Guarding Instinct	Moderate	High	Low
Protection Instincts	Moderate	High	Low
Climbing Ability	Moderate	High	Low
Jumping Ability	Good	Good	Moderate
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Poor	Good	Poor

Snowshoe vs American Shorthair vs Scottish Fold Health Comparison

Litter Size	3-5 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate Moderate grooming	Low maintenance Independent	Affectionate Moderate grooming
Breeding	Requires genetic management, small to moderate litter size	Easy to breed, large litter size	Requires genetic management, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, raw diet	High protein, low carbs
Solo Time Tolerance	Low	High	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	High
Genetic Diversity	Low	High	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	High	Low
Feeding Schedule	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Moderate	High
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Snowshoe or American Shorthair or Scottish Fold?	14-19 years	15-17 years	11-14 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Snowshoe vs American Shorthair vs Scottish Fold cat?	The Snowshoe cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The American Shorthair cat has an average energy level.	The Scottish Fold cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Snowshoe or American Shorthair or Scottish Fold?	No Snowshoe cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No American Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Scottish Fold cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Snowshoe vs American Shorthair vs Scottish Fold?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Scottish Folds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Upper Respiratory Infections Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Diabetes Mellitus	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Arthritis Osteochondrodysplasia (OCD)
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Cold
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Medium

Snowshoe vs American Shorthair vs Scottish Fold Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and social meows	Moderate meowing	Quiet and gentle sounds
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, social and friendly	Excellent, enjoys other pets' company	Good, calm and friendly
Facial Expression	Affectionate and social	Calm and adaptable	Sweet and gentle
Tail Behavior	Affectionate and social tail movements	Flicks tail when curious	Sweet and gentle tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	High	Low
Attention Needs	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Protectiveness	Moderate	High	Low
Territoriality	Moderate	High	Low
Independence	Moderate	High	Low
Response To Commands	Moderate	High	Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Moderate	High	Low
Play Style	Social Playful Gentle	Curious Playful Gentle	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Curiosity	Moderate	High	Low
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Moderate	High	Low
Aggression Level	Moderate	High	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	Moderate	High	Low
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Medium	Medium
Activity	Moderately Active	Moderately Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Playful Medium	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Snowshoe are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. American Shorthair are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Scottish Fold are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Difficult to Train: Snowshoe cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.	Average Trainability: American Shorthair cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	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.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Snowshoe or American Shorthair or Scottish Fold?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Snowshoe or American Shorthair or Scottish Fold?	Affectionate	Active	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Snowshoe cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	American Shorthair 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.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Snowshoe vs American Shorthair vs Scottish Fold?	High: Snowshoe cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: American Shorthair 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.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Snowshoe or American Shorthair or Scottish Fold?	The Snowshoe cat is a child-friendly breed.	The American Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Scottish Fold cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Snowshoe or American Shorthair or Scottish Fold?	Very dog-friendly: Snowshoe owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: American Shorthair 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.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Snowshoe vs American Shorthair vs Scottish Fold?	Outstanding: Snowshoe is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the American Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Smart: Scottish Fold's has great intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Snowshoe or American Shorthair or Scottish Fold?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	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, Snowshoe or American Shorthair or Scottish Fold?	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Snowshoe or American Shorthair or Scottish Fold?	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.

Snowshoe vs American Shorthair vs Scottish Fold Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Moderate	Low	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Snowshoe or American Shorthair or Scottish Fold?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Snowshoe cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your American Shorthair 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.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Snowshoe or American Shorthair or Scottish Fold?	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.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

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