Sphynx vs Oriental vs Scottish Fold Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Sphynx	Oriental	Scottish Fold
Origins	Canada	United States	United Kingdom
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Mutation	Natural	Mutation
Popularity Rank	6	16	8
Reviews	0	0	2
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Canadian Hairless, Canadian Sphynx	Oriental Shorthair	Scot Fold
Price Which one is cheaper, Sphynx vs Oriental vs Scottish Fold cat?	$1800 to $3000	$800 to $1500	$1000 to $2000
Cost Of Ownership	High	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	No data available	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

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

Size Which is bigger, Sphynx or Oriental or Scottish Fold cat?	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 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.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Sphynx or Oriental or Scottish Fold?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 9 - 13 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	Foreign (Oriental) Sphynx have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.	Foreign (Oriental) Oriental 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.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Folded Wide-set
Eye Color	Green Blue	Green	Gold Copper
Hair Color and Pattern	Hairless or with a light downy coat; skin can be any colour or pattern, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	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.
Coat What is the difference between Sphynx, Oriental and Scottish Fold coats?	Hairless	Short Hair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Muscular	Lean
Head Shape	Triangular	Triangular	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Large and Prominent	Almond-shaped	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Long and Narrow	Straight	Button
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Soft Curled	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Fine	Robust	Heavy
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Moderate Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Sphynx vs Oriental vs Scottish Fold Special Abilities Comparison

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

Sphynx vs Oriental vs Scottish Fold Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	High grooming Sensitive skin	Affectionate Moderate grooming	Affectionate Moderate grooming
Breeding	Requires careful genetic management, small to moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size	Requires genetic management, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, low carbs	Low fat, high fiber	High protein, low carbs
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	High
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Low	Low
Feeding Schedule	Two or more small meals a day	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Low	High
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Sphynx or Oriental or Scottish Fold?	12-14 years	12-14 years	11-14 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Sphynx vs Oriental vs Scottish Fold cat?	The Sphynx cat has an average energy level.	The Oriental cat has a very high energy level.	The Scottish Fold cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Sphynx or Oriental or Scottish Fold?	Yes Sphynx cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	Yes Oriental 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.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Sphynx vs Oriental vs Scottish Fold?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Orientals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Scottish Folds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Skin Diseases (due to lack of fur) Hereditary Myopathy	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma	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

Sphynx vs Oriental vs Scottish Fold Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Loud and energetic sounds	Loud and talkative	Quiet and gentle sounds
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and friendly	Good, very social and playful	Good, calm and friendly
Facial Expression	Outgoing and energetic	Vocal and affectionate	Sweet and gentle
Tail Behavior	Outgoing and energetic tail movements	Vocal and affectionate tail movements	Sweet and gentle tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Low	Moderate	Low
Attention Needs	High	High	Moderate
Protectiveness	Low	Low	Low
Territoriality	Low	Low	Low
Independence	Moderate	High	Low
Response To Commands	High	High	Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	Low
Play Style	Curious Interactive Playful	Active Social Playful	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	High	High	Low
Curiosity	High	High	Low
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	High	High	Low
Aggression Level	Low	Low	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Easy	Moderate
Agility	High	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. Sphynx are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Oriental are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Scottish Fold are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	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.	Average Trainability: Oriental 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, Sphynx or Oriental 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, Sphynx or Oriental or Scottish Fold?	Loyal	Energetic	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Sphynx cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Oriental 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: Sphynx vs Oriental vs Scottish Fold?	High: Sphynx cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Oriental 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, Sphynx or Oriental or Scottish Fold?	The Sphynx cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Oriental cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Scottish Fold cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Sphynx or Oriental or Scottish Fold?	Very dog-friendly: Sphynx owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Oriental 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, Sphynx vs Oriental vs Scottish Fold?	Outstanding: Sphynx is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Oriental is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Smart: Scottish Fold's has great intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Sphynx or Oriental or Scottish Fold?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Sphynx or Oriental or Scottish Fold?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	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, Sphynx or Oriental or Scottish Fold?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Sphynx vs Oriental vs Scottish Fold Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Low	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	High	High	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Sphynx or Oriental or Scottish Fold?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Sphynx coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Oriental coat in good condition.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Scottish Fold cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Sphynx or Oriental or Scottish Fold?	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	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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Sphynx vs Oriental vs Scottish Fold Cat Breed Comparison

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