Description
Size: 6-13lbs
The Scottish Fold is large to a medium-sized cat that can be any color, including calico. The Fold’s entire body shape is rounded; particularly the head and face, and the eyes are huge and spherical. The cat’s nose is small and gently curved, and its torso is well-rounded with a quilted appearance. The top of the skull is domed, and the neck is relatively short. The Scottish Fold has a “sweet expression” due to its widely separated eyes. Scottish Folds can have short or long coats, and almost any coat coloration or a mix of shades.
Behavior
Activity Level: Moderate
Social needs: Enjoy the company of humans and pets
Scottish Folds are often bright, good-natured, soft-spoken, and adaptable to various situations and individuals. They are devoted to a single member of the household. While they normally allow others to touch and pat them, their primary bond is instantly apparent as they select their preferred person. They require attention, but only on their conditions. Despite their love, they are not clinging or demanding cats, preferring to be close to you instead of sitting on your lap. They like a nice game of catnip mouse every now and again, and they retain their playful side even into maturity. Many have the peculiar habit of assuming quite bizarre postures, such as reclining back on their tails in a “Buddha” attitude or flattening themselves out like small woolen rugs.
Origin/History
The Scottish Fold as we know her today was born in Perthshire, Scotland in 1961. In a litter of generally “regular” eared kittens, a kitten with folded ears was discovered. Susie, the kitten, was then mated to domestic cats and British Shorthair cats in order to create the folded ear. Every Scottish fold may trace her heritage back to Susie.
The Scottish Fold was created as a breed by the British, but she has never gained the same level of recognition as she does in the US. Americans not only fell in love with this breed but also evolved it into the gorgeous cat she is today.
Care as a Pet
The activity of Scottish folds is moderate. They enjoy playing interactive toy games and being around their humans. Offer a cat tree so they can climb up and look around the space; even Scottish folds like to feel “above it all” occasionally.
Be gentle while handling a fold’s tail when caressing or playing with it. These cats frequently have stiff tails that can hurt to tug or bend.
Nutrition and Diet
Scottish folds should be fed similarly to domestic cats, with an emphasis on weight management because obesity puts additional burden on the bones and can result in conditions like diabetes. You can select wet, dry, or a combination of foods.
The nutritional demands of your cat will alter as it ages, so you should speak with your veterinarian for advice. A cat’s lifespan can be shortened by obesity, so be sure to keep an eye on your pet.
Grooming needs
Weekly comb the coat of the Scottish Fold to eliminate dead hair and spread skin oils. To prevent tangles, a longhaired Fold might need to be combed a couple of times each week.
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