Scottish Fold vs American Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Scottish Fold	American Shorthair
Origins	United Kingdom	United States
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Group	Mutation	Natural
Popularity Rank	8	9
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Scottish Fold vs American Shorthair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Scottish Fold or American Shorthair cat?	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	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Scottish Fold or American Shorthair cat?	Male: 9 - 13 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds	Males: 11 to 15 pounds, Female: 8 to 12 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Scottish Fold and American Shorthair coats?	Short Hair	Short Hair
Hair Color and Pattern	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.
Eye Color	Gold Copper	Green Copper
Ear Shape	Medium Folded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set

Scottish Fold vs American Shorthair Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	High	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Scottish Fold or American Shorthair?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Scottish Fold cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your American Shorthair cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Scottish Fold or American Shorthair?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	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.

Scottish Fold vs American Shorthair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Trainability	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.	Average Trainability: American Shorthair cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Scottish Fold or American Shorthair?	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, Scottish Fold or American Shorthair?	Affectionate	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Scottish Fold cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	American Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Scottish Fold vs American Shorthair?	High: Scottish Fold cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: American Shorthair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Scottish Fold or American Shorthair?	The Scottish Fold cat is a child-friendly breed.	The American Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Scottish Fold or American Shorthair?	Very dog-friendly: Scottish Fold owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: American Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Scottish Fold vs American Shorthair?	Smart: Scottish Fold's has great intelligence.	Average: the American Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Scottish Fold or American Shorthair?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Scottish Fold or American Shorthair?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Scottish Fold or American Shorthair?	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.

Scottish Fold vs American Shorthair Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Scot Fold	Domestic Shorthair

Scottish Fold vs American Shorthair Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do Scottish Fold cats live longer than American Shorthair?	11-14 years	15-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Scottish Fold vs American Shorthair cat?	The Scottish Fold cat has an average energy level.	The American Shorthair cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Scottish Fold or American Shorthair?	No Scottish Fold cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No American Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Scottish Fold vs American Shorthair?	High Scottish Folds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Arthritis Osteochondrodysplasia (OCD)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Diabetes Mellitus

Scottish Fold vs American Shorthair Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Scottish Fold vs American Shorthair cat?	$1000 to $2000	$600 to $1200

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