Compare breeds
Exotic Shorthair vs Scottish Fold
Exotic Shorthair
Short
Scottish Fold
Short
Choose the Exotic Shorthair if you want…
Much the same on our scales — meet both and see which personality suits you.
Choose the Scottish Fold if you want…
- a family with children
- a dog or cat that learns quickly
Side by side
| Trait | Exotic Shorthair | Scottish Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Medium | Medium |
| Weight | 3–6 kg (7–13 lb) | 3–6 kg (7–13 lb) |
| Height | 25–30 cm (10–12 in) | 20–25 cm (8–10 in) |
| Life span | 12–15 years | 11–14 years |
| Origin | United States | Scotland |
| Energy | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Trainability | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Good with children | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Good with other pets | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Suits a flat | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Shedding | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Grooming needs | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Barking / vocal | 1/5 | 1/5 |
Quick answers
Which lives longer, the Exotic Shorthair or the Scottish Fold?
The Exotic Shorthair, on average. Exotic Shorthair: 12–15 years; Scottish Fold: 11–14 years.
Is the Exotic Shorthair or the Scottish Fold better with children?
The Scottish Fold scores higher in our profiles (4 vs 3 out of 5). Always supervise young children with any pet.
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