The Scottish Fold
Cat Breed
The Scottish Fold cat is a relatively new breed; the first
instance of a cat with folded ears was in 1962.
The story goes that a farmer came across a cat in Scotland
who had folded over ears, a year later the cat gave birth to a litter
that also had folded over ears.
The cause of the folded over ears has only recently been discovered
and it is unfortunately caused by a gene which can also cause skeletal
problems.
Because of this the breed has been resisted in the Cat Fancy organisations
in the United Kingdom.
The breed is found with a range of coat patterns and may be long or
shorthaired. The cat is of medium build and has a round head on a short
neck. It also has short legs but despite this is still a very active
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Coat
The coat is very dense and plush, this is probably due to the cold
weather conditions found in the Scottish region most of the year.
Eyes
They have wide set eyes which are large and round.
Grooming
The coat is relatively easy to maintain and will not require brushing
too often. However it is important to regularly check the inside of
the ears, as dirt can become trapped inside due to the folded earlobe.
Temperament
This cat breed has both the British shorthair and Persian cat breeds
within its bloodline and so like them has a very confident and independent
nature. It is generally very placid but is also a very loving cat and
would fit happily into a family atmosphere.
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