Scottish Fold

The Scottish Fold is thought to have its origins in China, although the first recognised Scottish Fold was born in the 1960s in Scotland and was named Susie. She was a white, shorthaired cat and it was one of her kittens that was used in a breeding programme for Scottish Folds by Pat Turner and William Ross. While this breed has not been accepted by the GCCFI, it is recognised by The Cat Association in England and is widely accepted in America.

Description
The Scottish Fold breed of cat is characterised by its folded ears, making it resemble a Short-eared Owl. This mutation of the ears is a result of a dominant gene. The kittens are not born with folded ears, but they begin to fold at about three weeks old. The breed is known for their excellent hunting skills, and loved for their quiet, placid personality. They are also known for sleeping on their backs! The Scottish Fold’s coat can be either long-haired or short-haired and appears in most colours.

Care
In general the Scottish Fold is easily cared for. Brushing helps to remove dead hairs and as it is difficult for the cat to clean its own ears, they should be watched closely for infection. A main concern is that when two folded-eared cats are bred together, the dominant gene that causes the ear mutation combines causing deformities of the spine, hind legs and tail.