| Scottish Fold Cats have distinctive folded ears which | | | | sought after as pets and are somewhat pricey |
| bend forward to lie against the head. These medium | | | | compared to other popular cat breeds. |
| sized, rounded cats have a short neck, large round | | | | Brief History |
| eyes, sturdy legs and a large fluffy tail. | | | | The original Scottish Fold cat was a white, long-haired |
| Characteristics | | | | female cat found in a barn on a farm in Perthshire, |
| The coat of a Scottish Fold Cat is medium in length, | | | | Scotland in 1961. She had two kittens born with |
| soft and dense with hair that stands away from the | | | | folded ears, one was adopted by a neighboring |
| body requiring very little grooming. These cats come | | | | farmer and cat-fancier named William Ross. Mr. Ross, |
| in most colors and patterns. | | | | working with geneticist Pat Turner, started the |
| All Scottish Fold kittens are born with straight, | | | | Scottish Fold breed of cats. In three years they |
| unfolded ears that do not begin to crease until about | | | | produced 76 kittens, 42 with creased ears and 34 |
| 21 days. Most have just one crease, but due to | | | | with straight ears. |
| selective breeding some cats have a double or even | | | | It is important to note that Scottish Folds cannot be |
| triple crease that causes the ear to lie totally flat | | | | bred to other Scottish Folds due to the danger of an |
| against the head. | | | | inherited crippling bone problem. However the gene |
| The Scottish Fold body type is medium sized with | | | | that causes creased ears is dominant, so Folds can |
| the males weighing in at 9-13 lbs, and the females | | | | be bred with straight-eared cats. |
| weigh between 6-9 lbs. These cats have round | | | | Due to the fear of ear problems such as infection, |
| contours; their bodies appear round and padded with | | | | mites and deafness, Scottish Folds were not |
| short muscular legs, their heads are domed at the | | | | accepted for showing in Great Britain and Europe. |
| top, eyes are very round, wide set and large, and | | | | Eventually this breed was exported to America |
| their noses are short and rounded. | | | | where it was established by cross breeding with |
| Temperament | | | | British and American Shorthairs. And, other than a |
| Scottish Fold Cats have a sweet nature and gentle | | | | problem with wax build-up in the ear, the initial |
| temperament. They are sociable and good with | | | | concerns of ear mites and infections have proven |
| children, but also quiet and self-contained. Due to their | | | | unfounded. |
| reputation as loving companions, they are highly | | | | |