^^ Celebrity cat Basil Farrow – – charms us with his adorable antics. Good luck and thanks for watching! Ah, the life of a cute, short, baby Scottish Fold. *** WIN a modern cat scratcher *** from pet furniture company Marmalade! Visit La Carmina’s blog – – to enter the contest. Even with this outcross, Scottish Folds tend to have small litters and not all of these kittens have folded ears.I just found this pet related video on YouTube … and thought you might enjoy it! If two folded eared cats are bred to each other, the resulting kittens can be impaired to the extent of having difficulty walking. Allowable outcrosses, in addition to a straight-eared cat, are the American Shorthair and British Shorthair. The folded ear cat must not be bred to another folded ear cat. Not only did Americans fall in love with this breed, but developed the breed into the beautiful cat she is today. While the British established the Scottish Fold as a breed, she has never been as popular there as she is in the United States.
To this day, every Scottish fold can trace her ancestry to Susie. This kitten, named Susie, was then bred to domestic cats and British Shorthair cats to establish the folded ear. There, a kitten with folded ears was discovered in a litter of otherwise "normal" eared kittens. The Chinese also contributed the second example of a folded ear cat to the cat fancy history when one was noted in 1938.īut the Scottish Fold as we know her today was first born in 1961 in Pertshire, Scotland. In this year, an English sailor brought back one of these cats when he returned from China. The first word of one goes as far back as 1796. Scottish Fold Cat Personality The Scottish Fold is a sweet, good-natured breed that loves socializing with their. History:Ĭats with drooping ears or folded ears are ancient. Scottish Folds are medium cats that weigh six to 13 pounds on average. If any stiffness is noticed or if she appears to be in pain when the tail is manipulated, she should be taken to the veterinarian to make certain she is not suffering from arthritis. While the coat is an easy one to care for, she appreciates being brushed as part of play.Īs the Scottish Fold ages, play gently with the tail, moving it from side to side, and up and down. The Scottish Fold needs some interactive play with her parent in order to keep in good condition. She is a good eater and is not as active as other breeds, so nutritionary control is critical. This breed has a roundness about it to begin with and she should not become overweight. Living With:Ĭare should be taken with the nutrition of the Scottish Fold. Some of these cats are known to develop stiffness in the tail that can cause pain if it is mishandled or accidentally handled in a rough manner.
She is affectionate and is comfortable with all members of her family. Her tail should be handled gently. She is an easy cat to live with and to care for.
The Scottish Fold is a sweet, charming breed. Their longer coats can vary slightly in texture, and require regular care. Some registries allow a longhaired version of the Scottish Fold called the Scottish Fold Longhair. The legs appear round, as does the tail in comparison to its length. The eyes are very round, bright and clear. The head is round and the folded ears heighten that illusion of roundness. The Scottish Fold is a medium-sized cat with medium sized boning.
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