British Shorthair vs Chartreux vs Scottish Fold Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	British Shorthair	Chartreux	Scottish Fold
Origins	United Kingdom	France	United Kingdom
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Mutation
Popularity Rank	3	68	8
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica	Felis catus coeruleus Chartreuse cat Chartreaux Cat Felis Silvestris Cartusenensis	Scot Fold
Price Which one is cheaper, British Shorthair vs Chartreux vs Scottish Fold cat?	$1,500 to $3,000	$1500 to $2000	$1000 to $2000
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	CFA (Cat Fanciers' Association) TICA (The International Cat Association) FIFe (Fédération Internationale Féline)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

British Shorthair vs Chartreux vs Scottish Fold Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, British Shorthair or Chartreux 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, British Shorthair or Chartreux or Scottish Fold?	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds	Male: 9 - 13 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Folded Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Copper	Gold Copper	Gold Copper
Hair Color and Pattern	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	Blue	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat What is the difference between British Shorthair, Chartreux and Scottish Fold coats?	Short Hair	Short Hair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Solid	Lean
Head Shape	Round	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Round	Hooded	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Button	Concave	Button
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Fine Short Silky	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Robust	Heavy	Heavy
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Average	Active Less Sleep

British Shorthair vs Chartreux vs Scottish Fold Special Abilities Comparison

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

British Shorthair vs Chartreux vs Scottish Fold Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	3-5 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Low maintenance Independent	Moderate grooming Independent	Affectionate Moderate grooming
Breeding	Easy to breed, large litter size	Easy to breed, healthy and robust	Requires genetic management, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	High protein, low carbs	High protein, low carbs
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Low	High
Genetic Diversity	Moderate	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	High	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Low	High
Exercise Needs	Medium	High	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, British Shorthair or Chartreux or Scottish Fold?	12-17 years	12-15 years	11-14 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, British Shorthair vs Chartreux vs Scottish Fold cat?	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.	The Chartreux cat has a lower energy level than other cats.	The Scottish Fold cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, British Shorthair or Chartreux or Scottish Fold?	No British Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Chartreux 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, British Shorthair vs Chartreux 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) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Struvite Crystals	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Arthritis Osteochondrodysplasia (OCD)
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Cold
Cold Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Medium	Medium

British Shorthair vs Chartreux vs Scottish Fold Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and gentle meows	Quiet and infrequent meows	Quiet and gentle sounds
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, calm and tolerant	Good, calm and friendly	Good, calm and friendly
Facial Expression	Calm and easygoing	Quiet and observant	Sweet and gentle
Tail Behavior	Gentle swaying when calm	Slow swaying when calm	Sweet and gentle tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Attention Needs	Low	Low	Moderate
Protectiveness	High	High	Low
Territoriality	High	High	Low
Independence	High	High	Low
Response To Commands	Moderate	High	Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Moderate	High	Low
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Playful Gentle Calm	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	Low	Low	Low
Curiosity	Moderate	High	Low
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Cautious	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Moderate	Low	Low
Aggression Level	Low	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Medium	Medium
Activity	Moderately Active	Highly Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	High Friendly Tolerant	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Playfulness	Balanced Playmate. British Shorthair have a balanced playfulness.	Active Adventurer. Chartreux are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Scottish Fold are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Moderately Trainable: British Shorthair cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.	Challenging to Train: Chartreux 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, British Shorthair or Chartreux 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, British Shorthair or Chartreux or Scottish Fold?	Affectionate	Affectionate	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	British Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Chartreux 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: British Shorthair vs Chartreux vs Scottish Fold?	Average to High: British Shorthair cats are highly affectionate cats.	High: Chartreux 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, British Shorthair or Chartreux or Scottish Fold?	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Chartreux cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Scottish Fold cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, British Shorthair or Chartreux or Scottish Fold?	Very dog-friendly: British Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Chartreux 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, British Shorthair vs Chartreux vs Scottish Fold?	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Smart: Chartreux's has great intelligence.	Smart: Scottish Fold's has great intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, British Shorthair or Chartreux or Scottish Fold?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	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, British Shorthair or Chartreux or Scottish Fold?	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along 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, British Shorthair or Chartreux or Scottish Fold?	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.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

British Shorthair vs Chartreux vs Scottish Fold Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	High	Low	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, British Shorthair or Chartreux or Scottish Fold?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the British Shorthair 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, British Shorthair or Chartreux or Scottish Fold?	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

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