British and scottish cats very similar as a result of the fact that once scottish breed was derived on the basis of the British and cross-knit produced until 2004, after which they were banned. Even if you tell a non-expert about what the differences between these two breeds are, he still will not be able to correctly classify an adult cat and a kitten at first glance. This skill comes only with experience. But we still try to explain as clearly as possible about the main differences.
How to distinguish the British cat from the Scottish?
The first difference between a Scottish and British cat is body shape. The British have a more powerful bones, shorter and thicker paws, their head turns into the body as if immediately, without a neck. The neck, of course, they have, just it is very powerful. Scots - elegant creatures with longer and slender paws, a longer and thin tail.
The difference between British and Scottish cats is also in the shape of the head. The Scots, it is more spherical, and smaller cheeks. The British cheeks seem to lie on their shoulders - this applies, first of all, cats. They also have wider, bigger ears, wider ears, and closer to the top of the head.
In addition, the difference between Scottish and British cats is that the British do not happen to be lop-eared: only Scots are lop-eared. If you see hanging little ears, then this is a Scottish breed. At the same time, difficulties in distinguishing one breed from another are made when comparing straight-faced Scots with the British. In this case, you should be guided only by the signs indicated above. And yet, if you choose a kitten, it will be difficult to determine the breed by eye. Kittens are Scottish and British very similar to each other. Where on this photo who, guess?
Scottish kittens - bottom, British kittens - top
Therefore, the best way to verify the breed is the pedigree of a kitten, if it is, of course. Well, or at least vetpasport, although it is recorded in the breed with the words of the owner.
What else is different from the British breed of Scottish cats?
Character. Of course, you will not notice this right away, but subsequently these qualities will play a big role. The main difference is that the British are introverts, they need quite a lot of time they want to spend alone, without the presence of a person. The Scots are convivial, they like to communicate and play with the owners, they constantly follow their tail. Therefore, the Scots are more suitable for large families and sociable people, extroverts, and the Scots - for busy introverts, because you need to pick a cat that would look like us to you. Then peace and harmony will reign between you.
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Can you tell a Scottish cat from a British cat?
What is the difference between the British Shorthair and Scottish lop breed? What is worth paying attention in the first place? After reading this article, you will know all about these cats.
Before purchase pet, many wonder how the British Fold differ from the Scottish Fold cats.
First of all, it should be noted that the breed "British Fold", "British Scottish Fold" does not exist in nature. Fold kittens can only be scottish and they are called “Scottish Fold” (scottish fold). The British, however, exist only with straight ears. Both of these species are characterized by:
- With good undercoat. Because of this, they are called plush (to the touch the fur is soft and pleasant);
- Round muzzle with cheeks;
- Massive paws;
- Muscular body.
These two species have significant differences in the shape of the ears, body, head, nose, tail and legs.
Scottish Fold Cat (Scottish Fold)
Kittens are blue (ashen) in most cases. However, by world standards, the color of their wool is the most diverse: white, black, striped, chocolate. Outwardly, they are small, on high massive legs.
This breed is different from the rest of the ears, pressed to the head. They should look down and forward at the same time, creating a single whole in the outlines of the head. On the ears are located from one to two folds. The more of them, the stronger they are pressed to the head and get the correct shape.
| Weight | 4 to 7 kg |
| The size | Medium body not stretched |
| Character | Being attached to one person in the family more, but will never be obsessive in their behavior. Rather, the Scotsman will purr nearby, rather than climb on his hands. He will easily get along with the dogs, and they will become a good company for him if the owner is not at home. Scottish-fold representatives rarely show claws and growl, but can stand up for themselves in the right situation. Very fond of children. |
| Playfulness | More cats spend in a state of sleep, but also love to play. The state of the game does not reach fatigue. They kind of say, having played a little: “That's enough. Good things come in small packages". But this does not apply to kittens. |
| Care | Scots need to regularly clean the ears, as sulfur accumulates in the crease, but you should not try while opening the fold. Wool is not choosy in the care. Comb it 1 - 2 times a week and that will be enough. |
| Moult | The period of change of wool - spring, autumn. But life at home can change everything. They molt moderately. |
British Shorthair
When they talk about this breed, it is worthwhile to clarify which one they have in mind: long-haired or short-haired. Differences should be sought between the Scottish Fold and the British Shorthair. These two species are very similar in appearance. The British have only even ears. Lop-eared is not British anymore.
Color - blue, black, white, chocolate and red. Rarely - silver with a striped pattern. It is also necessary to distinguish blue and purple wool.
Comparative table of breeds "British Shorthair" and "Scottish Fold"
| Weight | The male weighs 5-8 kg, the female 3-4 kg. But the weight of the castrated and sterilized individuals sometimes exceeds this figure significantly. Due to the nature of the body's metabolism, the male weighs up to 10-12 kg, in the female up to 7 kg. |
| The size | Medium very muscular body with a short and thick tail. Tail rounded to the end. Cats grow to 3 years, and cats form up to a year or even to the first birth. |
| Character | Calm and not very active. She does not experience any special disorders, if she does not see her master for a long time, but she always welcomes him at home with joy. Gets along well with dogs and children. By the way, the dog is a great company in the absence of the owner of the house. They will not bite or scratch unnecessarily. His discontent rather express simply leaving the room. No wonder they are called the English aristocracy. |
| Care | The main care for the British - combing once a week and living in clean conditions. |
| Moult | They molt moderately twice a year, but if you comb it regularly, then the molt will pass unnoticed. |
To understand more precisely the differences between these two types, let's look at their parameters in the comparative table.
The differences between the British and Scottish Fold according to international standards
| British Shorthair | Scottish Fold | |
| Ears | Rounded at the tips, wide at the base. Be sure to short. | The ears are small, but lowered down and forward. Together with the head must form a triangle. |
| Torso | We can say that the chest is wide, like a good fighting dog. | More rounded, also sporty, but more even from shoulders to tail. |
| Paws | Powerful legs on a small body, they are not long, so the animal looks massive. | The average length of the legs, which are proportional to the body. More slender than the British. |
| Head | The cheeks stand out against the background of a round-shaped head. | Something like an owl. Well developed lower part with chin. |
| Nose | Without bending when moving from the forehead. Must be with a groove in the forehead. | Volumetric and short nose with an extension to the base. |
| Tail | Relatively short and thick, rounded out by the end. | Medium length and thickness, very mobile, pointed at the tip. |
| Eyes | Round, like buttons. Far from each other | Eternally surprised and strongly disclosed. |
| Wool | Plush, but it feels more elastic. | Soft also has a good undercoat and the characteristic "plush", can be long, not adjacent. |
The breeds recognized in the world immediately acquire standards, according to them the judging takes place at exhibitions. Choosing a kitten should also be based on these criteria. Compliance with them speaks of the pure blood of a representative of one or another species.
Below are CFA standards for the two species in question.
| British | Scottish fold | |
| Body | The body of the athlete in the cat's line. The tail is long and not very mobile. Its tip should be rounded. Short legs. | Round and medium strong. Paws are not short, which resemble the legs of a slim model. Tail - medium or long. Tail-high flexibility. At the end necessarily pointed. |
| Head | There is a strong chin on the head of a round shape. Little nose. Well defined cheeks. | Well rounded with a strong bottom. Low set on the neck. Well defined cheeks, more boys. Let's say a small stop on the nose. |
| Ears | Medium height, wide to the bottom. Should also be rounded at the tips. | Small and bent. The tips look not only down, but forward at once. |
| Eyes | Large, strongly open, color is different. | Constantly surprised expression. Odd-eyed cats are allowed, but only with white or bicolor color. |
| Wool | Short with well developed undercoat. The texture is not woolly, but fleecy. | Thick, plush, length from short to slightly extended. Soft The texture depends on the season, place of residence and color. |
| Color | Any color and with points (spots, stripes), except for white inclusions. | Any natural colors (blue, white, black, striped) |
These standards also speak of defects that may disqualify a cat or a cat. So, it will be impossible their professional breeding. The British have the presence of a stop at the transition from the forehead to the nose. For lop-eared Scottish folds - outstanding brow arc, a short and rigid tail with a hook, spread fingers, purple, chocolate, or a combination of them with white.
Both of these breeds are great friends and adapt to any conditions. They are friendly and unpretentious in care. Choosing a kitten, decide whether you want a more massive and large cat (British) or teddy friend on the higher paws and with a less muscular body (Scottish Fold).
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Round massive head. The skull is wide, and the cheeks are rounded. Eyes are round, large, wide set. Ears are also set wide, small and rounded at the ends. The British usually reach medium and large sizes, their bodies are dense, squat. They have muscular and rather massive shoulders, back and broad chest. The tail of kittens and adult cats of this breed is thick and rounded at the tip, the tail length is average. The coat is short and thick, dense.
The British have a surprisingly calm character, restraint and poise. It is possible that for these qualities, some of the representatives of this breed were honored to serve in the library of the Queen of Great Britain herself. These lucky ones have their own uniform, collars with bells. They do not destroy mice (“thanks to the bells”), but expel them.
There is one more characteristic feature of cats and kittens. british breed. Sometimes for the British give short-haired straights. These breeds are generally similar, but unscrupulous cat owners do not take into account one feature of the British: their nose at the end is bent (bent), like a duck. This feature is not present in straights or in Cartesian cats. The presence of a pinch on the face will tell you that there is a chartreuse in front of you. Representatives of all these breeds, in principle, can be passed for the British, but the tempted cat-love can easily distinguish the British kitty from any other.
Breed Oriental cats was obtained by crossing the Siamese and Russian blue. The experiment was successful and a new breed, Havana, was born. The subsequent selection of these cats has led to the fact that now there is a breed of oriental cats, which carries the Siamese gene, but belongs to another breed group. There are many differences between these cats.
Instruction
Pay attention to the eye color. A real Siamese cat can have no color other than blue. In Oriental, however, different eye colors are allowed, depending on the color. For example, a white oriental cat may have blue eyes, while a black one may have bright green. Have cats tortoise color and tabby allowed eye color the same as the main color of the fur.
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British cats are very clean, though, and they need regular washing. Accustom kitty bathing is necessary from the “young claws” so that at a later age the regular washing procedure does not turn into a painful ordeal for the host and the animal.
Preserved wild habits, but at the same time very cute, graceful and insanely loyal to the owner of the creation is today in almost every home. Most often, a small kitten is bought for a child, but in most cases, very soon he becomes not just a favorite, but also a full-fledged member of the family. They talk to him as a person, they take care of him, they love him. And how can you not love a cat who, curled up and making a quiet and steady rumbling, helps to relax after a hard day’s work, to distract from various thoughts, to relieve a headache and tension, in return without requiring anything.
The history of human friendship with representatives of the cat
Even in ancient times, representatives of the cat family attracted people not only for their appearance, but also for their unusual behavior. Deserving a person’s positive attitude towards themselves, cats became an object of worship, in some countries they were considered sacred animals, and they could even be executed for intentionally or unintentionally causing them bodily harm.
Despite the cats belonging to the category of predators, they were nevertheless quietly admitted into the house, even if there was small child. Very intelligent and friendly, but at the same time quite independent and independent animals reliably took their place in the human heart and many centuries ago laid the foundation for many years of friendship and trust.
Unofficial statistics
To date, according to the World Cat Federation (WCF), there are about 70 breeds of cats, although according to unofficial data there are even more than 100 breeds, even without taking into account the crossbreed. Of course, many give birth to a pet not because of its breed, but still there are such cuties that it is simply impossible to pass by, but it becomes an obsessive desire of the whole family to buy them.
Breed features
British and Scottish cats are very popular all over the world, the difference between them is not particularly visible to a non-specialist, but there are still some differences, and those who want to get a representative of a certain breed need to know these features.
Very often the British blue cat becomes the standard of choice for the buyer. In fact, she, of course, has no relation to the heavenly color, just the exquisite gray color of the wool speaks of her belonging to the breed and "blue blood". A rather powerful body and an indescribable expression of the face become one of the most distinctive features of these cats, because the most varied combinations of shades are actively coming to the fashion for changing the gray color of wool. For example, in a cat food advertisement, they remove a very funny striped-red kitten. So, this is also the representative of the British, and much more popular today than the classic British blue cat.
Heirs of the Persians
When breeding this popular breed today, great importance was given to Persian blood. Their best qualities, including endurance, softness combined with stubbornness, were adopted by the British. The British Shorthair is very devoted to its owners, but at the same time it behaves so aristocratic that the feeling of its indescribable significance by it is simply obvious. Therefore, the owners should not postpone raising a kitten of this breed for later, so that after a short period of time it does not turn out that he has his own personal view on some issues and does not have to have difficulty in communicating with him.
Nature takes its
It is worth noting that very soft and imperturbable animals, finding themselves in the air, for example, in the country, and noticing some living creatures, instantly turn into a predator and get real pleasure from hunting rodents and small insects. So do not be surprised if a raised British Shorthair cat will bring a strangled mouse to her mistress.
To give preference
No less popular, along with the British, and Scottish cats. Cats of these breeds are in many ways similar, they are often confused and called differently, adding various epithets to the main name of the breed, which is fundamentally incorrect.
What is the difference british cats from Scottish? To know the answer to this question, you need to navigate a little in the history of the emergence and development of these breeds.
Nature or the creation of human hands
If the British appeared in the process of natural development, then over the Scots worked for many years. When the light came little kitty with sweetly curved ears, breeding specialists decided that it would be in great demand among buyers and actively set to work. The main bet was made on appearance first of all, charming ears, but nobody thought about the health of animals, their endurance. Due to the fact that the benefit was more important, the first results were very unsuccessful, and the kittens, being born sick, simply died immediately or some time after birth. Even today, in some countries, the breeding of this breed of cats is prohibited.
The main differences
If we talk about how British cats differ from Scottish cats, then, first of all, this, of course, is the specific structure of the auricle. The British have erect ears with slightly rounded edges, while the Scots have small size and folded towards the nose so that they form a triangle.
The body of the representatives of both breeds is athletic, the chest is wide and muscular, but in Scots it is smooth and rounded, one may say, well-fed.
The paws of the British are shorter and rounded. Due to this, representatives of this breed look much more powerful and larger.
The head of the Scots has a clear chin and a very strong jaw, something looks like an owl but it is the second most important difference after the shape of the ears.
Finding out the difference between British and Scottish cats, one can not pay attention to the tail and eyes. The British eye color depends on the color, and the tail is very flexible and medium thickness. Scots eyes are always the same color, and the tail is short and rather thick.
In many cases, only a specialist can distinguish the difference between British and Scottish cats, and the buyer, to avoid mistakes, be sure to ask the pedigree of the kitten and ask who his parents were. And most importantly, remember that in no case should representatives of these two breeds be crossed, because as a result, with almost 100% probability, sick progeny will be born.
Choose heart
Whatever the breed is a kitten, you must first choose it with your heart, because only in this case it is possible to acquire a true friend. Even the most ordinary-looking animal at first glance, with due care for it, will eventually turn into a posh cat representative and the pride of the owners.
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