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Scottish Fold vs Khao Manee vs Turkish Van Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Scottish Fold vs Khao Manee vs Turkish Van" Compare Scottish Fold and Khao Manee. Which is better: Scottish Fold or Khao Manee or Turkish Van?
 
 
 
Name Scottish Fold Khao Manee Turkish Van
OriginsUnited Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom Thailand flagThailand Turkey flagTurkey United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
Group Mutation Natural Natural
Popularity Rank86677
Reviews201
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Scot Fold Khao Plort, Diamond Eye, White Cat of Thailand Turkish Cat, Swimming cat
Price
Which one is cheaper, Scottish Fold vs Khao Manee vs Turkish Van cat?
$1000 to $2000 $5000 to $10000 $800 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership Moderate Moderate Moderate
Breed Recognition The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)
The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

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

Size
Which is bigger, Scottish Fold or Khao Manee or Turkish Van cat?
Medium
The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Small
The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Large
The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, Scottish Fold or Khao Manee or Turkish Van?
Male: 9 - 13 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds Male: 7 - 11 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds Male: 9 - 20 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds
Bite ForceWeak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type Cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Semi-foreign
Khao Manee have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Substantial
Turkish Van are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape Medium
Folded
Wide-set
Pointed
Medium
Wide-set
Large
Pointed
Wide-set
Eye Color Gold
Copper
Blue
Odd
Gold
Blue
Hair Color and Pattern All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint. Solid white coat
Some may have faint spots or shading.
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.
Coat
What is the difference between Scottish Fold, Khao Manee and Turkish Van coats?
Short Hair Short Hair Semi-long
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Medium Medium
Musculature Lean Solid Muscular
Head Shape Round Round Triangular
Toe Count 5 front
4 back
5 front
4 back
5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Round Round Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Medium
Nose Structure Button Straight Long and Narrow
Neck Length Medium Medium Medium
Fur Texture Short
Dense
Soft
Curled
Fine
Short
Silky
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
High
High
Bone Structure Heavy Fine Robust
Tail Length Long and Tapered Long and Tapered Plumed
Sleep Patterns Active
Less Sleep
Moderate Sleep Moderate Sleep

Scottish Fold vs Khao Manee vs Turkish Van Special Abilities Comparison

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

Scottish Fold vs Khao Manee vs Turkish Van Health Comparison

Litter Size 2-4 Kittens 2-4 Kittens 2-4 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
Moderate grooming
Social
Affectionate
Moderate grooming
Active
Intelligent
Requires stimulation
Breeding Requires genetic management, moderate litter size Easy to breed, healthy and robust Requires careful selection, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, low carbs Low fat, high protein High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance Medium Medium High
Noise Sensitivity High Low Low
Genetic Diversity Low Low High
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation Low Moderate High
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level High Low Moderate
Exercise Needs Medium Medium Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Scottish Fold or Khao Manee or Turkish Van?
11-14 years 10-12 years 12-17 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Scottish Fold vs Khao Manee vs Turkish Van cat?
The Scottish Fold cat has an average energy level.
The Khao Manee cat has an average energy level.
The Turkish Van cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Scottish Fold or Khao Manee or Turkish Van?
No
Scottish Fold cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
No
Khao Manee cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
No
Turkish Van cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Scottish Fold vs Khao Manee vs Turkish Van?
High
Scottish Folds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Arthritis
Osteochondrodysplasia (OCD)
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Deafness
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Deafness (particularly in white cats)
Ataxia
Climate Cold Temperate Cold
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Breeding Difficulty Medium Medium Hard

Scottish Fold vs Khao Manee vs Turkish Van Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Quiet and gentle sounds Quiet and affectionate sounds Energetic and loving meows
Interaction With Other Pets Good, calm and friendly Good, enjoys other pets' company Good, but can be independent
Facial Expression Sweet and gentle Playful and affectionate Energetic and loving
Tail Behavior Sweet and gentle tail movements Playful and affectionate tail movements Energetic and loving tail movements
Explorer Instincts Low Moderate High
Attention Needs Moderate Moderate Moderate
Protectiveness Low Moderate High
Territoriality Low Moderate High
Independence Low High High
Response To Commands Low High High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive Low High High
Play Style Playful
Gentle
Calm
Active
Social
Playful
Active
Curious
Playful
Escape Tendencies Low High High
Curiosity Low High High
Hunting Skills Low ⬇️ Moderate ⏺️ Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers Cautious Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior Low High High
Aggression Level Low Moderate Moderate
Training Difficulty Moderate Easy Moderate
Agility Low High High
Travel Compatibility Medium Low Medium
Activity
Moderately Active
Moderately Active
Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Playful
Medium
Playful
Medium
Playful
Medium
Household Noise Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. Scottish Fold are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Khao Manee are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Turkish Van are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
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.
Difficult to Train: Khao Manee cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.
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.
Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, Scottish Fold or Khao Manee or Turkish Van?
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, Scottish Fold or Khao Manee or Turkish Van?
Affectionate Active Agile
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Scottish Fold cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Khao Manee cats adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Turkish Van cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Scottish Fold vs Khao Manee vs Turkish Van?
High: Scottish Fold cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Average to High: Khao Manee cats are highly affectionate cats.
High: Turkish Van 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 Khao Manee or Turkish Van?
The Scottish Fold cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Khao Manee cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Turkish Van cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Scottish Fold or Khao Manee or Turkish Van?
Very dog-friendly: Scottish Fold owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Dog-friendly: Khao Manee cats generally get on well with dogs.
Very dog-friendly: Turkish Van owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Scottish Fold vs Khao Manee vs Turkish Van?
Smart: Scottish Fold's has great intelligence.
Outstanding: Khao Manee is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Turkish Van is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Scottish Fold or Khao Manee or Turkish Van?
Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Scottish Fold or Khao Manee or Turkish Van?
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively 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, Scottish Fold or Khao Manee or Turkish Van?
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.

Scottish Fold vs Khao Manee vs Turkish Van Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Moderate Low Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Brush
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareHigh Moderate Low
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Scottish Fold or Khao Manee or Turkish Van?
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 Khao Manee coat in good condition.
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Turkish Van coat in good condition.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Scottish Fold or Khao Manee or Turkish Van?
Moderate
This cat breed is of average shedding.
Minimal
This cat breed sheds much less than the average.
Moderate
This cat breed is of average shedding.

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