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Russian Blue vs Scottish Fold
Russian Blue
Short
Scottish Fold
Short
Choose the Russian Blue if you want…
- less hair around the house
- less time spent grooming
- an active companion for long walks and play
Choose the Scottish Fold if you want…
- a family with children
- a home with other pets
- a quieter companion
- a calmer companion
Side by side
| Trait | Russian Blue | Scottish Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Medium | Medium |
| Weight | 3–5.5 kg (7–12 lb) | 3–6 kg (7–13 lb) |
| Height | 23–28 cm (9–11 in) | 20–25 cm (8–10 in) |
| Life span | 15–20 years | 11–14 years |
| Origin | Russia | Scotland |
| Energy | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Trainability | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Good with children | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Good with other pets | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Suits a flat | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Shedding | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Grooming needs | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Barking / vocal | 2/5 | 1/5 |
Quick answers
Which lives longer, the Russian Blue or the Scottish Fold?
The Russian Blue, on average. Russian Blue: 15–20 years; Scottish Fold: 11–14 years.
Is the Russian Blue 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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