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Scottish Fold is originated from United Kingdom but Balinese is originated from Thailand. Both Scottish Fold and Balinese are having almost same weight. Scottish Fold may live 5 years less than Balinese. Both Scottish Fold and Balinese has same litter size. Both Scottish Fold and Balinese requires Low maintenance.
The Scottish Fold is a domestic cat that has an owlish look to it. This is because of the natural dominant-gene mutation that affects cartilage in the cat.
The ears of the Scottish Fold cat folds in a weird way so that the cat has an owl-like look to it. These cats are also known as Highland Fold and Coupari.
It seems that the first Scottish Fold was a white barn cat with the name of Susie. When Susie had kittens, there were a couple of them born with these folded ears. A cat fancier registered the breed in the United Kingdom and in 1966 started a breeding program. These cats were later exported to America.
The slender Balinese cat is a cat similar in looks to the Siamese cat but fluffier. In fact, in the 1950s, Siamese breeders in the United States discovered that the kittens were fluffier than what a Siamese cat should be.
The fur was too long to conform to Siamese cat standards. Two Siamese breeders, Helen Smith and Marion Dorsey loved the look of the longer-haired Siamese with the idea being to name the breed the Longhair Siamese. Siamese breeders didn’t want this and the name became Balinese.
The Balinese cat has been recognized by many cat registries and associations.
This is a medium-sized cat that weighs between 3 and 6kg. The entire body of this cat is of a rounded nature. The legs are also fairly short.
All Scottish Fold kittens are born with regular ears but within the first few weeks after birth, the peculiarity with the ears starts to come in. However, some kittens don’t develop folded ears.
The first cats had one fold but with selective breeding, some have 2 or 3 folds or creases so that the ears lie flat against the head. The cat has a round head and large, round eyes. These cats can have a long- or short coat which is thick and soft and the coat can be in a number of colors.
Your Scottish Fold is a good-natured, placid cat and adapts well to different homes and lifestyles. He gets on well with children and pets, becoming just a little bit more attached to the one who feeds him.
He ‘talks’ with quiet meows and purs. They’re playful cats and love to spend time outdoors. A climbing tree and stimulating toys will be a good idea for this energetic feline as he is active and curious. He won’t like being left for long periods though.
The medium-sized Balinese has a long, slender, finely built body with the head being long and triangular.
The eyes of the cat are slanted and a deep blue.
The coat is medium in length and is soft and silky without an undercoat. The coat length is pretty much all that distinguishes this cat from the siamese cat. The coat is pointed which means you’ll find concentrations of color – cream, red and tortoiseshell on the face, ears, legs and the plumed tail.
Your Balinese is a talkative cat and he is active and playful too. Because it is such an intelligent cat, it can learn tricks too.
They are affectionate cats and bond closely with their human family. They crave lots of attention and don’t like being left alone for long periods of time. They’re chatty cats too and love to leap up onto high perches and look down on their world.
If you have a Balinese as a pet, you will certainly have to invest in climbing equipment.
With his big, round eyes, the Scottish Fold has an amicable looking face and he is a friendly calm cat.
They love attention and get on well with children and pets who have been trained to be gentle around cats. It is also quite a vocal breed although he 'talks' in a quiet voice.
Because they thrive on pampering and attention, it is better for this cat not to be in a home where the owners are away at work all day.
Your Balinese cat is a friendly, affectionate cat that will bond closely with his human family.
They’re the kind of cats that enjoy having their family members around them and they don’t like being left alone for long periods.
He is a playful cat so make sure that he has some nice toys that will keep him amused. They’re known for their intelligence and their inquisitive and playful natures, not to mention that these cats are easy on the eye as well.
Vocal and demanding, if you want someone who demands your friendship, then take a look at these beautiful Balinese cats.
Perhaps one of the things to look out for with these cats is a disease known as osteochondrodysplasia.
This is a hereditary disorder of the bones and cartilage. The disease is caused by an autosomal dominant trait and a cat can inherit just one copy of the abnormal gene to have the disease.
Having this disease comes with other health issues and a cat with this disease will be reluctant to jump and may even become lame.
Whenever you suspect anything wrong with your Scottish Fold cat, get him to the vet just as soon as possible.
Balinese cats are fairly healthy and any health problems these cats may have are much the same as those for the Siamese cat.
You want to look at diseases such as respiratory illnesses, liver failure, dilated cardiomyopathy, and eye problems.
In fact, Progressive Retinal Atrophy is one health condition that you see quite a bit with the Balinese cat.
It can be an inherited eye disease or one that is acquired. PRA is a degenerative disorder of the retina and you will need to get your cat to the veterinarian. Unfortunately, there isn’t a treatment for PRA and therefore breeders need to check their breeding stock before allowing cats to be bred.
Scottish folds have thick fur and you should at least brush it once a week to get rid of dust and loose hair.
Keep your cat’s nails trimmed otherwise you could get a nasty scratch.
Provide your cat with a climbing tree as well as a scratching post as these are two things – climbing and scratching – that are in the nature of cats.
Provide your Scottish Fold with a litter box and make sure that it is kept clean and that you remove the feces every single day.
Provide your pet with stimulating toys as they are active, intelligent cats.
Protect your cat from fatal cat diseases by having him vaccinated. Your vet will inform you about which vaccines are best. Kittens need vaccines when they are between 6 to 8 weeks old These vaccines come in a series but you don’t have to stress, as the vet will give you a card with the date on which your kitten must return for his next vaccine.
Your Scottish Fold needs to receive the highest quality cat food there is as these foods are balanced with the right amount of vitamins and minerals. When it comes to commercial cat foods, you’ve got choices. You can choose wet or dry food or even combination – something to tempt the fussiest of cats. Cats are carnivores and their food needs to be almost entirely of meat.
Your health depends on what you eat, and the same applies to cats too. Apart from good veterinary care for your cat, good food is of critical importance. A proper diet can eliminate veterinary expenses substantially.
In feeding your cat, learn to read cat food labels and make sure your furry friend is getting the right amount of proteins, vitamins, and minerals.
There are many choices of cat foods – homemade and commercially manufactured cat foods which can be canned or you also get the dry cat kibble type of food.
If your furry friend doesn’t like a particular food, don’t punish him by taking it away and leaving him without food. Your mom tried you with different foods and you should do the same with your feline friend.
Provide your Balinese with ‘cat equipment’ - feeding and drinking bowls, grooming equipment and a nice, soft bed for him to lie in and in a quiet place.
Keep your pet’s vaccines up to date and see he gets to the vet when he is ill.
The Balinese has a coat of medium length and because the cat only really sheds seasonally, it is looked upon as a low-maintenance coat. A brush once a week will get rid of dust as well as loose, dead hair and keep the coat in good condition.