Compare breeds
Ragdoll vs Scottish Fold
Ragdoll
Long
Scottish Fold
Short
Choose the Ragdoll if you want…
- a family with children
- a home with other pets
Choose the Scottish Fold if you want…
- less time spent grooming
Side by side
| Trait | Ragdoll | Scottish Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Large | Medium |
| Weight | 4.5–9 kg (10–20 lb) | 3–6 kg (7–13 lb) |
| Height | 23–28 cm (9–11 in) | 20–25 cm (8–10 in) |
| Life span | 12–17 years | 11–14 years |
| Origin | United States | Scotland |
| Energy | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Trainability | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Good with children | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Good with other pets | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Suits a flat | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Shedding | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Grooming needs | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Barking / vocal | 1/5 | 1/5 |
Quick answers
Which is bigger, the Ragdoll or the Scottish Fold?
The Ragdoll — typically about 1.5 times the weight. Ragdoll: 4.5–9 kg (10–20 lb); Scottish Fold: 3–6 kg (7–13 lb).
Which lives longer, the Ragdoll or the Scottish Fold?
The Ragdoll, on average. Ragdoll: 12–17 years; Scottish Fold: 11–14 years.
Is the Ragdoll or the Scottish Fold better with children?
The Ragdoll scores higher in our profiles (5 vs 4 out of 5). Always supervise young children with any pet.
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