Turkish Van vs Scottish Fold vs Abyssinian Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Turkish Van	Scottish Fold	Abyssinian
Origins	Turkey United Kingdom	United Kingdom	Ethiopia
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Mutation	Natural
Popularity Rank	77	8	10
Reviews	1	2	0
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Turkish Cat, Swimming cat	Scot Fold	Abys
Price Which one is cheaper, Turkish Van vs Scottish Fold vs Abyssinian cat?	$800 to $1500	$1000 to $2000	$900 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	High
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	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)

Turkish Van vs Scottish Fold vs Abyssinian Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Turkish Van or Scottish Fold or Abyssinian cat?	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 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, Turkish Van or Scottish Fold or Abyssinian?	Male: 9 - 20 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Male: 9 - 13 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	Substantial Turkish Van are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Foreign (Oriental) Abyssinian have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Folded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Blue	Gold Copper	Gold Green
Hair Color and Pattern	Van pattern: primarily white with coloured markings on the head and tail; colours include red, cream, black, blue, and their respective tabby patterns, as well as tortoiseshell and calico.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	Ruddy Red Blue Fawn
Coat What is the difference between Turkish Van, Scottish Fold and Abyssinian coats?	Semi-long	Short Hair	Shorthair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Short
Musculature	Muscular	Lean	Lean
Head Shape	Triangular	Round	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Round	Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Long and Narrow	Button	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Fine Short Silky	Short Dense	Fine Short Silky
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Robust	Heavy	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Plumed	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Moderate Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Turkish Van vs Scottish Fold vs Abyssinian Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, active and intelligent	Short to moderate, gentle and calm	Long, focused and curious
Guarding Instinct	High	Low	Moderate
Protection Instincts	High	Low	Moderate
Climbing Ability	High	Low	High
Jumping Ability	Excellent	Moderate	Excellent
Swimming Ability	Good	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Good	Poor	Poor

Turkish Van vs Scottish Fold vs Abyssinian Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	3-5 Kittens
Special Needs	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation	Affectionate Moderate grooming	Active Intelligent Requires mental stimulation
Breeding	Requires careful selection, moderate litter size	Requires genetic management, moderate litter size	Requires experienced breeders, 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	Low	High	Low
Genetic Diversity	High	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	Low	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	High	Low
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	High
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Turkish Van or Scottish Fold or Abyssinian?	12-17 years	11-14 years	14-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Turkish Van vs Scottish Fold vs Abyssinian cat?	The Turkish Van cat has a very high energy level.	The Scottish Fold cat has an average energy level.	The Abyssinian cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Turkish Van or Scottish Fold or Abyssinian?	No Turkish Van 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.	No Abyssinian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Turkish Van vs Scottish Fold vs Abyssinian?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Scottish Folds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Abyssinians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Deafness (particularly in white cats) Ataxia	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Arthritis Osteochondrodysplasia (OCD)	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Periodontal Disease
Climate	Cold	Cold	Hot
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Breeding Difficulty	Hard	Medium	Medium

Turkish Van vs Scottish Fold vs Abyssinian Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Energetic and loving meows	Quiet and gentle sounds	Quiet meows and chirps
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, but can be independent	Good, calm and friendly	Generally good, enjoys companionship
Facial Expression	Energetic and loving	Sweet and gentle	Alert and curious
Tail Behavior	Energetic and loving tail movements	Sweet and gentle tail movements	Flicks tail when excited
Explorer Instincts	High	Low	High
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	High
Protectiveness	High	Low	Moderate
Territoriality	High	Low	High
Independence	High	Low	High
Response To Commands	High	Low	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	Low	High
Play Style	Active Curious Playful	Playful Gentle Calm	Active Curious Interactive
Escape Tendencies	High	Low	High
Curiosity	High	Low	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	Low	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	High	Low	High
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Medium	High
Activity	Moderately Active	Moderately Active	Highly Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Playful Medium	High Friendly Tolerant
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Turkish Van are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Scottish Fold are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Energetic Explorer. Abyssinian are extremely playful and energetic.
Trainability	Difficult to Train: Turkish Van cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic 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.	Highly Trainable: Abyssinian cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Turkish Van or Scottish Fold or Abyssinian?	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	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, Turkish Van or Scottish Fold or Abyssinian?	Agile	Affectionate	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Turkish Van 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.	Abyssinian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Turkish Van vs Scottish Fold vs Abyssinian?	High: Turkish Van 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: Abyssinian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Turkish Van or Scottish Fold or Abyssinian?	The Turkish Van cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Scottish Fold cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Abyssinian cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Turkish Van or Scottish Fold or Abyssinian?	Very dog-friendly: Turkish Van 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.	Dog-friendly: Abyssinian cats generally get on well with dogs.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Turkish Van vs Scottish Fold vs Abyssinian?	Outstanding: Turkish Van is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Smart: Scottish Fold's has great intelligence.	Outstanding: Abyssinian is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Turkish Van or Scottish Fold or Abyssinian?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	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, Turkish Van or Scottish Fold or Abyssinian?	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Turkish Van or Scottish Fold or Abyssinian?	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.

Turkish Van vs Scottish Fold vs Abyssinian Grooming Comparison

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