Scottish Fold
Adorable with folded ears, gentle, calm and very sociable. Size Medium, life expectancy 11–14 years, energy Moderate. Expect CHF 1'200 – 2'200 to buy and CHF 60–110 / month upkeep.
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The profile at a glance
- Adorable folded ears
- Gentle, calm and sociable
- Cuddly
- Joint risk (choose the breeder)
- Prone to overweight
- Play needed
Temperament
Adorable with folded ears, gentle, calm and very sociable.
Daily needs
Play, light brushing, companionship.
Health & care
Cartilage/joints (osteochondrodysplasia), heart. Choose the breeder with great care.
Ideal for
Families, apartment.
Origin & history
The Scottish Fold originated in Scotland in the 1960s from a female with ears folded forward, whose particularity came from a natural genetic mutation. Her descendants passed on this distinctive trait that gives the breed its round, gentle expression. As this gene can cause joint problems, responsible breeding crosses Scottish Folds with straight-eared cats. The breed then spread to the United States and then around the world. Calm, sociable and affectionate, the Scottish Fold is valued for its composed temperament and its singular appearance, whether it wears a short or semi-long coat.
Frequently asked questions
Why are its ears folded?
It is the result of a natural genetic mutation affecting the cartilage, which folds the ear flap forward.
Do all Scottish Folds have folded ears?
No: kittens are born with straight ears and only some see them fold; kittens with straight ears are called Scottish Straights.
Does the gene cause health problems?
The folded-ear gene can affect the joints, which is why serious breeding always crosses with straight-eared cats.
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