Scottish Fold Cat
The Scottish Fold cat is a beautiful domestic cat breed with a natural genetic mutation that affects the ear cartilage, causing the ears to "bend", and bend forward and down towards the front of the head, giving this cat an innocent and attractive appearance.
As the name suggests, Scottish cats come from Scotland, and will all trace their ancestry to a barn cat named Suzy who had folded ears.
These cats are sensitive, expressive, and active. They like to play and are not the only cats who travel far home alone. They are kind of a companion, even with another cat to keep them company.
If you are going to give this loving cat the attention it craves and keep meeting its needs, it might just be the new furry sweetheart you are trying to find.
See all Scottish Fold cat breed characteristics and facts below!
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1-History of the Scottish Folded Cat
2- Size
3-Specifications of the Scottish Fold Cat
4- The personality of the Scottish folded cat
5-The health status of Scottish cats folds cats
6-Care
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1-History of the Scottish Folded Cat
This ancestry traces back to a white cat named Susie, which was found on a farm near Cooper's Angus, Scotland, in 1961. Suzy's ears had an unusual fold in the center, making them look like an owl.
Suzy might have lived her life in hiding had it not been noticed in 1961 by a shepherd named William Ross who was interested in cats.
When Suzy gave birth to kittens, two of them were born with folded ears, and William Ross, farmer and cat breeder, took one of them. He began to breed Scottish cats with the help of geneticist Pat Turner.
The breeding program produced 76 kittens in the first three years, 42 of them with folded ears and 34 with straight ears.
In conclusion, the ear mutation is caused by a simple, dominant gene. If one parent provided the gene for the straight ears, and one parent provided the gene for the folded ears, the kittens would be with the folded ears.
Long-haired Jane was another gift that Suzie conveyed to her grandchildren. The longhaired variety is known as Highland Fold in some associations. Scottish Folds were first imported to us in 1971.
By the mid-1970s, they were recognized by most North American cat societies.
Ironically, they are not recognized as a breed in their country of origin due to concerns that a folded ear might cause ear infections or deafness, as well as because of a related cartilage problem.
But these cats were exported to America and the breed continued. Since the initial concerns arose, the Scottish Fold cat has not encountered any mite problems and infection, although the accumulation of wax in the ears may be greater than in other cats
2-Size
All Scottish fold-eared cats are born with straight, bare ears and then begin to show the fold usually within about 21 days.
In general, the Scottish Fold can also be a medium-sized cat with a compact build. Females tend to weigh around six to nine pounds, while males tend to weigh around nine to 13 pounds.
Many cats can be smaller or larger than average.
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| Specifications of the Scottish Fold Cat |
3-Specifications of the Scottish Fold Cat
The body structure is completely circular, especially the head and face, and the eyes are large and round. The nose is short with a gentle curve and the cat's body is well rounded with a cushioned look and medium to short legs.
The head is domed from above and the neck is very short. Widely spaced eyes give this cat a "cute expression".
Big, round eyes, round heads, cheeks, and whiskers add to the overall round look. Even though the ears are folded, she uses them to catch up with sounds and is even reduced when angry.
These cats can be either long or short-haired and may have a mixture of colors including white. Scottish cats are found in a variety of coats, patterns, and colors such as white, black, blue, red, cream, silver-blue or creamy blue.
The average life span of fold-eared cats is 15 years. These cats are among the most expensive types of cats in the world, with a price of up to 3000 dollars.
4- The personality of the Scottish folded cat
After their ears, the first thing that a pair of Scottish Folds will notice is their habit of standing in strange poses, sitting on the floor as if they were meerkats on the nature program, or lying on their backs, paws in the air.
Although you might assume that their ears are less mobile than other cats' ears, this is not the case. The Scottish Fold cat uses those ears to speak very effectively, and she adds comments with a calm and light voice when necessary, this is a wise and moderately active cat.
There is nothing that a Scottish-eared cat loves better than being with, and participating in, everything they do.
This breed is loyal and tends to be associated with one person in the family. While she usually approaches others by hugging and caressing them, her primary attachment quickly becomes apparent when she witnesses her chosen one.
Loneliness is something they never like, which makes them feel depressed. Scottish Folds are also common to be stubborn.
Rest assured, however, that they expect you to play with them once you get home from work or school.
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5-The health status of Scottish cats folds cats
Both lineage cats and mixed cats have varying states of health problems that can be hereditary in nature. The typical age is 15 years.
Problems that can affect the Scottish Fold include:
Degenerative joint diseases, especially inside the tail as well as inside the ankle and knee joints, cause pain or impaired mobility. It is important to handle the tail carefully if it is stiffening.
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a type of heart disease, was discovered within the breed but has not been proven to be a type of hereditary disease.
Osteochondroplasia is a developmental disorder that affects the growth of cartilage and bone throughout the body.
Studies conducted on this strain showed that all of them are susceptible to infection with this disease. It is also affected by severe painful degenerative joint diseases at an early age.
6-Care
Comb your Scottish ear-folded coat weekly to get rid of dead hair and distribute skin oils. A long-haired cat may need to be groomed several times to ensure that tangles have not developed.
Brush your teeth to prevent periodontitis. Daily dental hygiene is the best, but weekly brushing is better than nothing. Trim your nails every few weeks.
Wipe the corners of the eyes with a soft, damp cloth to avoid any secretions. Use a separate area of the cloth for each eye so that you do not run the risk of spreading any infection.
Check the ears weekly, especially if they are tightly folded. If it looks dirty, wipe it with a soft damp cloth dampened with a 50-50 mixture of vinegar and warm water. Avoid using cotton swabs, as they can damage the inside of the ear.
Keep a clean Scottish cat litter box.
A clean litter box will help keep the coat clean, too.
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