Scottish Fold Breed Information
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The Scottish fold is considered one of the ten most popular cats in the
United States. The Scottish Fold was not brought about by deliberate crossing.
The first cat of the type appeared in a litter in Scotland in 1961. Her name was
Susie and each of today's Scottish Folds are a descendant of hers. There is a
definite danger of breeding two Scottish Folds together. It can create stiffness
of the hind legs and lack of flexibility in the tail.
The gene for the folded ears is dominant so not all the kittens in a litter will
have them. In Britain the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy of Britain has not
accepted the Scottish Fold into championship standing. But it is recognized by
the Cat Association of Britain and in the United States it received its
championship standing in 1978.
The Scottish Fold is of medium size, stocky and rounded. Though the coat comes
in longhair and shorthair the cross with the British Shorthair seems to be the
most popular. The legs of this cross must not appear thick or exhibit alack of
mobility because of shortness. Of course the ears are the most distinct feature
of the Scottish Fold and these should be folded downward on its rounded head. It
should be small and tight and the tips of the ears should be rounded. The coat
whether long or short should be thick and spring back. This cat does require
daily grooming to keep the coat in excellent condition and to remove dead hair.
The Scottish Fold is seen in all colors except solid lilac, chocolate and
colorpointed.
The mixture of British and American Shorthairs makes this cat very affectionate,
loving of human companions and he gets along well with other pets. Although not
very vocal he is hardy with a great personality.
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