Siberian vs Birman vs Scottish Fold Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Siberian	Birman	Scottish Fold
Origins	Russia	France	United Kingdom
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Crossbreed	Mutation
Popularity Rank	22	19	8
Reviews	1	0	2
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Moscow Semi-longhair, Siberian Forest Cat	Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma	Scot Fold
Price Which one is cheaper, Siberian vs Birman vs Scottish Fold cat?	$1200 to $2500	$700 to $1500	$1000 to $2000
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)	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)

Siberian vs Birman vs Scottish Fold Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Siberian or Birman 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, Siberian or Birman or Scottish Fold?	Male: 15 - 25 pounds, Female: 12 - 15 pounds	Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 9 - 13 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	Substantial Siberian are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Semi-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	Large Pointed Tufted Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Folded Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Green	Blue	Gold Copper
Hair Color and Pattern	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	Red Blue Seal Chocolate Lilac Cream	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat What is the difference between Siberian, Birman and Scottish Fold coats?	Semi-long	Long Hair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Long	Medium
Musculature	Robust	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	Oval	Round	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Concave	Button
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Short Dense	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	Medium	High
Bone Structure	Sturdy	Sturdy	Heavy
Tail Length	Plumed	Plumed	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Siberian vs Birman vs Scottish Fold Special Abilities Comparison

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

Siberian vs Birman vs Scottish Fold Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate High grooming	Social Moderate grooming Gentle	Affectionate Moderate grooming
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Requires genetic management, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	Balanced diet	High protein, low carbs
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Moderate	High
Genetic Diversity	High	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	Low	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Two to three times a day	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	High	Moderate	High
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Siberian or Birman or Scottish Fold?	12-15 years	14-15 years	11-14 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Siberian vs Birman vs Scottish Fold cat?	The Siberian cat has a very high energy level.	The Birman cat has an average energy level.	The Scottish Fold cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Siberian or Birman or Scottish Fold?	Yes Siberian cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Birman 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, Siberian vs Birman vs Scottish Fold?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Birmans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Scottish Folds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Retinal Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Corneal Dermoid Congenital Hypotrichosis	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Arthritis Osteochondrodysplasia (OCD)
Climate	Cold	Temperate	Cold
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Medium

Siberian vs Birman vs Scottish Fold Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and affectionate meows	Soft and quiet meows	Quiet and gentle sounds
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and friendly	Excellent, very sociable	Good, calm and friendly
Facial Expression	Loyal and affectionate	Gentle and affectionate	Sweet and gentle
Tail Behavior	Loyal and affectionate tail movements	Soft tail movements	Sweet and gentle tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	Moderate	Low
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	High	Low	Low
Territoriality	High	Low	Low
Independence	High	Low	Low
Response To Commands	High	Moderate	Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	Low	Low
Play Style	Active Curious Playful	Social Playful Gentle	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	High	Low	Low
Curiosity	High	Moderate	Low
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	Low ⬇️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	High	Low	Low
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Easy	Moderate
Agility	High	Moderate	Low
Travel Compatibility	Medium	High	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. Siberian are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Balanced Playmate. Birman have a balanced playfulness.	Active Adventurer. Scottish Fold are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Average Trainability: Siberian cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	Moderately Trainable: Birman cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.	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, Siberian or Birman 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, Siberian or Birman or Scottish Fold?	Curious	Affectionate	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Siberian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Birman 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: Siberian vs Birman vs Scottish Fold?	High: Siberian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Birman 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, Siberian or Birman or Scottish Fold?	The Siberian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Scottish Fold cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Siberian or Birman or Scottish Fold?	Very dog-friendly: Siberian owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Birman 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, Siberian vs Birman vs Scottish Fold?	Outstanding: Siberian is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.	Smart: Scottish Fold's has great intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Siberian or Birman or Scottish Fold?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Siberian or Birman or Scottish Fold?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	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, Siberian or Birman 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.

Siberian vs Birman vs Scottish Fold Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	High	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Moderate	Moderate	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Siberian or Birman or Scottish Fold?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Siberian cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Birman 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, Siberian or Birman 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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