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Persian vs Scottish Fold vs Bengal Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Persian vs Scottish Fold vs Bengal" Compare Persian and Scottish Fold. Which is better: Persian or Scottish Fold or Bengal?
 
 
 
Name Persian Scottish Fold Bengal
OriginsIran flagIran United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom United States flagUnited States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Natural Mutation Crossbreed
Popularity Rank5812
Reviews021
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi Scot Fold Bengal Cat
Price
Which one is cheaper, Persian vs Scottish Fold vs Bengal cat?
$1500 to $3000 $1000 to $2000 $1800 to $3000
Cost Of Ownership High Moderate High
Breed Recognition No data available The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) 		The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

Persian vs Scottish Fold vs Bengal Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Persian or Scottish Fold or Bengal 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.
Large
The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, Persian or Scottish Fold or Bengal?
Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds Male: 9 - 13 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds
Bite ForceWeak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type No data available Cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
 Substantial
Bengal are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape Medium
Small
Rounded 		Medium
Folded
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set
Eye Color Copper
Blue 		Gold
Copper 		Gold
Green
Hair Color and Pattern Wide variety of coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; common patterns are Himalayan (colorpoint) and chinchilla (silver or golden with black tipping). All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint. Spotted or marbled patterns in brown, silver, snow, and blue.
Coat
What is the difference between Persian, Scottish Fold and Bengal coats?
Glossy Short Hair Sleek, Glossy
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Medium Medium
Musculature Muscular Lean Robust
Head Shape Flat-faced Round Triangular
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Almond-shaped Round Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Medium
Nose Structure Straight Button Concave
Neck Length Medium Medium Medium
Fur Texture Short
Dense 		Short
Dense 		Soft
Curled
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
High
High
Bone Structure Slender
Fine 		Heavy Slender
Fine
Tail Length Plumed Long and Tapered Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns Active
Less Sleep 		Active
Less Sleep 		Average

Persian vs Scottish Fold vs Bengal Special Abilities Comparison

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

Persian vs Scottish Fold vs Bengal Health Comparison

Litter Size 3-5 Kittens 2-4 Kittens 1-3 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
High grooming 		Affectionate
Moderate grooming 		Active
Intelligent
Requires stimulation
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size Requires genetic management, moderate litter size Requires experienced breeders, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, wet food High protein, low carbs High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance Medium Medium High
Noise Sensitivity Moderate High Low
Genetic Diversity Low Low Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Very high sensitivity
Food Motivation Low Low High
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level Moderate High High
Exercise Needs Medium Medium Low
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Persian or Scottish Fold or Bengal?
14-15 years 11-14 years 12-16 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Persian vs Scottish Fold vs Bengal cat?
The Persian cat has a low energy level.
The Scottish Fold cat has an average energy level.
The Bengal cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Persian or Scottish Fold or Bengal?
No
Persian 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.
Yes
Bengal cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Persian vs Scottish Fold vs Bengal?
High
Persians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
High
Scottish Folds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
High
Bengals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Arthritis
Osteochondrodysplasia (OCD) 		Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD)
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Climate Temperate Cold Hot
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Low
Heat Tolerance Medium Medium Low
Breeding Difficulty Medium Medium Medium

Persian vs Scottish Fold vs Bengal Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Quiet and sweet meows Quiet and gentle sounds Variety of sounds including chirps and meows
Interaction With Other Pets Good, calm and friendly Good, calm and friendly Good, but may be dominant
Facial Expression Calm and sweet Sweet and gentle Alert and playful
Tail Behavior Calm and sweet tail movements Sweet and gentle tail movements Quick tail flicks when excited
Explorer Instincts Low Low High
Attention Needs Low Moderate High
Protectiveness Low Low High
Territoriality Low Low High
Independence Low Low High
Response To Commands Low Low High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High Moderate
Hunting Drive Low Low High
Play Style Playful
Gentle
Calm 		Playful
Gentle
Calm 		Active
Curious
Playful
Escape Tendencies Low Low High
Curiosity Low Low High
Hunting Skills Low ⬇️ Low ⬇️ High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers Cautious Cautious Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior Low Low High
Aggression Level Moderate Low Moderate
Training Difficulty Difficult Moderate Moderate
Agility Low Low High
Travel Compatibility Low Medium Medium
Activity
Moderately Active
Moderately Active
Low Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Playful
Medium 		Playful
Medium 		Low
Independent
Household Noise Tolerance Medium Medium Low
Playfulness
Relaxed Player. Persian are moderately playful but enjoy a relaxed and serene environment.
Active Adventurer. Scottish Fold are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Bengal are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability
Challenging to Train: Persian 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.
Highly Trainable: Bengal cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.
Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, Persian or Scottish Fold or Bengal?
Yes
This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
No
This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
No
This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Temperament
Which one has a better personality, Persian or Scottish Fold or Bengal?
Affectionate Affectionate Active
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Persian 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.
Bengal cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Persian vs Scottish Fold vs Bengal?
High: Persian 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.
High: Bengal cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Persian or Scottish Fold or Bengal?
The Persian cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Scottish Fold cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Bengal cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Persian or Scottish Fold or Bengal?
Not dog-friendly: Persian cannot live with dogs.
Very dog-friendly: Scottish Fold owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Bengal owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Persian vs Scottish Fold vs Bengal?
Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.
Smart: Scottish Fold's has great intelligence.
Outstanding: Bengal is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Persian or Scottish Fold or Bengal?
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Persian or Scottish Fold or Bengal?
Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along 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, Persian or Scottish Fold or Bengal?
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.

Persian vs Scottish Fold vs Bengal Grooming Comparison

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

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