Turkish Van vs Siamese vs Scottish Fold Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Turkish Van	Siamese	Scottish Fold
Origins	Turkey United Kingdom	Thailand	United Kingdom
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Mutation	Mutation
Popularity Rank	77	15	8
Reviews	0	0	2
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Turkish Cat, Swimming cat	Siam, Thai Cat	Scot Fold
Price Which one is cheaper, Turkish Van vs Siamese vs Scottish Fold cat?	$800 to $1500	$600 to $1200	$1000 to $2000
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

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

Size Which is bigger, Turkish Van or Siamese or Scottish Fold 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 Siamese or Scottish Fold?	Male: 9 - 20 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Male: 11 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds	Male: 9 - 13 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	No data available	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	Substantial Turkish Van are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Foreign (Oriental) Siamese 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	No data available	Medium Folded Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Blue	No data available	Gold Copper
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.	No data available	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat What is the difference between Turkish Van, Siamese and Scottish Fold coats?	Semi-long	Short Hair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Long	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	Almond-shaped	Slanted	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Long and Narrow	Long and Narrow	Button
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Fine Short Silky	Soft Curled	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Robust	Slender Fine	Heavy
Tail Length	Plumed	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Moderate Sleep	Average	Active Less Sleep

Turkish Van vs Siamese vs Scottish Fold Special Abilities Comparison

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

Turkish Van vs Siamese vs Scottish Fold Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation	Affectionate Vocal Requires attention	Affectionate Moderate grooming
Breeding	Requires careful selection, moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size	Requires genetic management, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, low carbs
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Moderate	High
Genetic Diversity	High	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	Moderate	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Two or three times a day	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Moderate	High
Exercise Needs	Medium	High	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Turkish Van or Siamese or Scottish Fold?	12-17 years	12-15 years	11-14 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Turkish Van vs Siamese vs Scottish Fold cat?	The Turkish Van cat has a very high energy level.	The Siamese cat has a very high energy level.	The Scottish Fold cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Turkish Van or Siamese or Scottish Fold?	No Turkish Van cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Siamese 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, Turkish Van vs Siamese 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	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Deafness (particularly in white cats) Ataxia	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Arthritis Osteochondrodysplasia (OCD)
Climate	Cold	Hot	Cold
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Hard	Easy	Medium

Turkish Van vs Siamese vs Scottish Fold Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Energetic and loving meows	Very loud and talkative	Quiet and gentle sounds
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, but can be independent	Good, very social and interactive	Good, calm and friendly
Facial Expression	Energetic and loving	Vocal and social	Sweet and gentle
Tail Behavior	Energetic and loving tail movements	Vocal and social tail movements	Sweet and gentle tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	High	Low
Attention Needs	Moderate	High	Moderate
Protectiveness	High	Moderate	Low
Territoriality	High	High	Low
Independence	High	Moderate	Low
Response To Commands	High	High	Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	Moderate	Low
Play Style	Active Curious Playful	Active Social Playful	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	High	High	Low
Curiosity	High	High	Low
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	High	Moderate	Low
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Easy	Moderate
Agility	High	High	Low
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Low	Medium
Activity	Moderately Active	Highly Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	High Friendly Tolerant	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Turkish Van are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Siamese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Scottish Fold are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
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.	Highly Trainable: Siamese cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.	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, Turkish Van or Siamese or Scottish Fold?	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	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, Turkish Van or Siamese or Scottish Fold?	Agile	Active	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Turkish Van cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Siamese 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: Turkish Van vs Siamese vs Scottish Fold?	High: Turkish Van cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Siamese 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, Turkish Van or Siamese or Scottish Fold?	The Turkish Van cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Siamese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Scottish Fold cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Turkish Van or Siamese or Scottish Fold?	Very dog-friendly: Turkish Van owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Siamese 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, Turkish Van vs Siamese vs Scottish Fold?	Outstanding: Turkish Van is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Siamese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Smart: Scottish Fold's has great intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Turkish Van or Siamese or Scottish Fold?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	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, Turkish Van or Siamese or Scottish Fold?	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Turkish Van or Siamese 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.

Turkish Van vs Siamese vs Scottish Fold Grooming Comparison

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

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