Sphynx vs Persian vs Scottish Fold Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Sphynx	Persian	Scottish Fold
Origins	Canada	Iran	United Kingdom
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Mutation	Natural	Mutation
Popularity Rank	6	5	8
Reviews	0	0	2
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Canadian Hairless, Canadian Sphynx	Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi	Scot Fold
Price Which one is cheaper, Sphynx vs Persian vs Scottish Fold cat?	$1800 to $3000	$1500 to $3000	$1000 to $2000
Cost Of Ownership	High	High	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 Persian vs Scottish Fold Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Sphynx or Persian or Scottish Fold cat?	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.	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 Persian or Scottish Fold?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds	Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 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.	No data available	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Small Rounded	Medium Folded Wide-set
Eye Color	Green Blue	Copper Blue	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.	Wide variety of coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; common patterns are Himalayan (colorpoint) and chinchilla (silver or golden with black tipping).	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat What is the difference between Sphynx, Persian and Scottish Fold coats?	Hairless	Glossy	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Muscular	Lean
Head Shape	Triangular	Flat-faced	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	Short Dense	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Fine	Slender Fine	Heavy
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Plumed	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Moderate Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Sphynx vs Persian vs Scottish Fold Special Abilities Comparison

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

Sphynx vs Persian vs Scottish Fold Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	3-5 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	High grooming Sensitive skin	Affectionate High grooming	Affectionate Moderate grooming
Breeding	Requires careful genetic management, small to moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size	Requires genetic management, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, low carbs	High protein, wet food	High protein, low carbs
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Moderate	High
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	Medium 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	Moderate	High
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Sphynx or Persian or Scottish Fold?	12-14 years	14-15 years	11-14 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Sphynx vs Persian vs Scottish Fold cat?	The Sphynx cat has an average energy level.	The Persian cat has a low energy level.	The Scottish Fold cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Sphynx or Persian or Scottish Fold?	Yes Sphynx cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Persian 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, Sphynx vs Persian vs Scottish Fold?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Persians 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) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome	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 Persian vs Scottish Fold Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Loud and energetic sounds	Quiet and sweet meows	Quiet and gentle sounds
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and friendly	Good, calm and friendly	Good, calm and friendly
Facial Expression	Outgoing and energetic	Calm and sweet	Sweet and gentle
Tail Behavior	Outgoing and energetic tail movements	Calm and sweet tail movements	Sweet and gentle tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Low	Low	Low
Attention Needs	High	Low	Moderate
Protectiveness	Low	Low	Low
Territoriality	Low	Low	Low
Independence	Moderate	Low	Low
Response To Commands	High	Low	Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	Low	Low
Play Style	Curious Interactive Playful	Playful Gentle Calm	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	High	Low	Low
Curiosity	High	Low	Low
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	Low ⬇️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	High	Low	Low
Aggression Level	Low	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Difficult	Moderate
Agility	High	Low	Low
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Low	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.	Relaxed Player. Persian are moderately playful but enjoy a relaxed and serene environment.	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.	Challenging to Train: Persian cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.	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 Persian 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 Persian or Scottish Fold?	Loyal	Affectionate	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Sphynx cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Persian 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 Persian vs Scottish Fold?	High: Sphynx cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Persian 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 Persian or Scottish Fold?	The Sphynx cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Persian 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 Persian or Scottish Fold?	Very dog-friendly: Sphynx owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Not dog-friendly: Persian cannot live with dogs.	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 Persian vs Scottish Fold?	Outstanding: Sphynx is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.	Smart: Scottish Fold's has great intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Sphynx or Persian or Scottish Fold?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	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, Sphynx or Persian or Scottish Fold?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Sphynx or Persian 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.

Sphynx vs Persian vs Scottish Fold Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	High	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	High	High	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Sphynx or Persian or Scottish Fold?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Sphynx coat in good condition.	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.	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 Persian 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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