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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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.
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
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
Coat What is the difference between Sphynx, Persian and Scottish Fold coats?	Hairless	Glossy	Short Hair
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.
Eye Color	Green Blue	Copper Blue	Gold Copper
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Small Rounded	Medium Folded Wide-set

Sphynx vs Persian vs Scottish Fold Grooming Comparison

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.

Sphynx vs Persian vs Scottish Fold Characteristics and Personality Comparison

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 Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Canadian Hairless, Canadian Sphynx	Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi	Scot Fold

Sphynx vs Persian vs Scottish Fold Health Comparison

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)

Sphynx vs Persian vs Scottish Fold Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Sphynx vs Persian vs Scottish Fold cat?	$1800 to $3000	$1500 to $3000	$1000 to $2000

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