Increasingly popular in Europe, the Scottish Fold is a breed of cat native to Scotland whose rounded physique and broken or folded ears give it an adorable look. His docile character and tender gaze make him an ideal companion for long play and cuddle sessions. Coming from an unexpected genetic malformation, he has all the qualities to make us fall in love!
His appearance
Don’t underestimate the physique of this ball of fur! This cat of medium size and bones has a robust musculature and weighs between 3 and 5 kilos. Its height is the same from shoulders to buttocks. The length of its legs is proportionate to that of its body. Her tootsies are round and her fingers compact. Its tail is of medium width and tapers to the tip.
His face is rather large and round, like his eyes. The latter are well spaced and express all the gentleness of the breed. The ears of the Scottish Fold are, without a doubt, its differentiating characteristic. They are small and above all drooping, broken, as if folded. The Scottish Fold is born with erect ears, then at around three weeks they fall off.
As for his nose, it is short and broad. His chin and jawline are well pronounced. The Scottish Fold’s coat is dense and does not require much grooming. The hairs are short. There is a wide variety of colors and shades for their coat.
His character
Of calm and friendly naturethe Scottish Fold gets along perfectly with humans and animals. Particularly tender and affectionatehe greatly appreciates the company of Man. This sociable cat is astonishing fidelity towards his masters if they respect him and do not push him around.
At the same time player and slipperhe is an ideal gaming partner. He doesn’t have an ounce of aggression in him. On the contrary, he almost never scratches and biting is unnatural for him. This is a cat that can live indoors but also loves to explore outdoors. He has a good capacity for adaptation as well as a certain intelligence. He is calm and thoughtful.
His health
The fold at the level of the ears is due to genetic abnormality. This gene can unfortunately also lead to the development of a bone and cartilage disease called osteochondrodysplasia. Being the cause of ear cartilage breakage, it can also affect joint cartilage.
Osteochondrodysplasia leads to disabling osteoarthritiswhich generally affects young Scottish Folds and leads to deformities such as limbs that are too short or too wide, swelling of certain joints, an inability to jump… in the best case and irreversible paralysis in the worst case. Owners of Scottish Folds must therefore be very vigilant and handle their furball frequently to check for stiffness or signs of painespecially at the tail (in this case, an immediate visit to the veterinarian is necessary).
The Scottish Fold also has a tendency to be overweightthis is why it is important to feed him correctly and give him some physical exercise.
Its price
To adopt a kitten female Scottish Fold, it will cost you approximately 500 to 1500 euros.
To adopt a kitten male Scottish Fold, you will have to pay between 400 and 1500 euros.
