There is nothing a scottish fold, named for their folded ears, likes better
than to be with their people taking part in whatever they are doing.
as the name suggests scottish folds originate from scotland
and they can all trace their ancestry back to a barn cat named susie that had
actually folded ears and worked as a master
these cats are sensitive expressive and also active
they enjoy to play and also are not the best cats to leave
home alone they prefer a companion even another cat
to keep them company if you can provide this caring feline with the attention
they crave and stay up to date with their demands
they just might be the new furry member of the family you're seeking
affectionate with family
some cat breeds are commonly independent and aloof
even if they have actually been raised by the exact same person since
kittenhood others bond carefully to one person and
are indifferent to everyone else and also some shower the whole family
with affection breed isn't the only element that goes
into affection levels cats that were raised inside a home with
people around feel more comfortable with humans and bond more quickly
amount of shedding
if you're most unlikely to share your home with a cat you'll need to deal with
some level of cat hair on your clothes and also in your home
however shedding does differ among the breeds if you're a neat nick you'll need
to either pick a low shedding breed or unwind your standards
a furniture cover can make it easier to clean up cat hair and also keep it off
your couch general health
because of poor breeding techniques some breeds are prone to particular genetic
health problems this does not mean that every cat of
that breed will develop those diseases it simply means that they're at an
increased threat if you're looking just for purebred cats
or kittens it's an excellent idea to find out which genetic illnesses are
common to the breed you have an interest in
potential for playfulness some cats are perpetual kittens
energetic and mischief while others are more serious and also
come although a playful kitten seems
endearing consider how many games of chase the mouse toy you intend to play
every day and also whether you have kids or other
animals who can stand in as playmates a classic stick cat toy is perfect for
playful felines
tendency to vocalize some breeds sound off more usually than
others with meows yells and chattering when choosing a
breed consider how the cat vocalizes and how often
if constant conversation drives you crazy consider a kitty much less likely
to chat
kid-friendly
being tolerant of youngsters sturdy enough to handle the heavy-handed pets
and hugs they can dish out and also having a loose attitude towards
running screaming children are all traits that make a kid-friendly cat
our ratings are generalizations and they're not a guarantee of how any type
of breed or individual cat will behave cats from any kind of breed can be great
with children based on their past experiences
and personality
friendly towards strangers
stranger friendly cats will greet guests with a curious look or a playful
approach others are reluctant or indifferent
perhaps even hiding under furniture or skedaddling to another room
however whatever the breed a cat that was exposed to great deals of different
types ages sizes and shapes of people as a
kitten will respond much better to strangers
as an adult
easy to groom
some breeds require extremely little in the way of grooming
others require routine brushing to remain clean and also healthy
consider whether you have the time and also patience for a cap that needs daily
brushing you should definitely get an amazing
shedding tool for cats of any kind of hair length
to be smarter than others however all cats
if deprived the mental stimulation they need will make their own busy work
interactive cat toys are a good way to give a cat a brain workout and maintain
them out of mischief a scratch or cat toy can maintain your
smart kitty busy even when you're not home
pet friendly
friendliness towards other household animals and friendliness towards humans
are two completely different things some cats are more likely than others to
be accepting of other pets in the home
history of scottish fold cats
often the creation of a new cat breed hinges on a natural genetic mutation
that takes place unexpectedly in an otherwise ordinary cat
such held true with a scottish fold members of the breed today can all trace
their heritage back to susie a white cat with unusual folded ears
that earned her maintain as a mouse or in a barn in scotland's tayside region
susie might have lived her life in obscurity had she not been noticed in
1961 by a shepherd named william ross who had an interest in cats
when susie at kittens with a regional tom ross obtained one of them
a female he named snooks in the natural way of things snooks had
kittens and one a male was bred to a british short hair
hence started the growth of what were first known as lop-eared cats
later as scottish folds a nod to their country of origin and their defining
characteristic other breeders became involved and it
was determined that the gene mutation for the fold was dominant
meaning that if one parent passed on a jean for straight ears
and the other a gene for folded ears the resulting kitten would certainly have
folded ears a jean for long hair was another gift
suzy passed on to her descendants the long-haired variety is known as a
highland fold in some associations scottish faults were first imported into
the usa in 1971. by the mid-1970s they had been
recognized by many cat associations in north america
they can be outcrossed to american short hairs and british short hairs
ironically they are not recognized as a breed in their country of origin over
problems that the folded ear might lead to ear infections or deafness and also
as a result of a related cartilage issue size
overall the scottish fold is a medium-sized cat with a portable build
females tend to be about six to nine pounds in weight while males tend to be
about 9 to 13 pounds numerous cats may be
smaller or larger than average
personality
after their ears the first thing you will notice concerning a scottish fold
is their habit of posing in weird positions
flat out on the floor like a little frog sitting up for all the world as if they
were a meer cat on a nature program or lying on their back paws up in the
air and although you might assume that their
ears are much less mobile than those of other cats
such as not the case scottish folds make use of those ears to communicate quite
effectively adding comments in a quiet chirpy voice
when required this is a smart reasonably active cat
the scottish fold enjoys teaser toys that test their agility and puzzle toys
that challenge their intelligence their favorite activities consist of
anything that involves human interaction there is nothing a scottish fold likes
better than to be with their people participating in whatever they are doing
they're a sweet cat that enjoys attention
the last thing they want is to be left alone for hours on end
so they're not the very best choice unless someone is home during the day
or you can give them the company of another cat
rest assured however that they will expect you to play with them when you
get home from work or school or a minimum of sit down so they can get
in a little lap time or snuggle beside you while you watch
television