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• The Scottish fold is a cat breed characterized by an ear mutation which results in down folded ears. They have a rounded head and body, well spaced eyes and a quiet voice. They are known to be very adaptable to new surroundings.Cat Fanciers: Scottish Fold Breed FAQ

• Fast Facts

  1. The first Scottish fold was a white-haired barn cat named SusieThe Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA): Breed Profile: Scottish Fold
  2. Discovered in Perthshire, Scotland in 1961The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA): Breed Profile: Scottish Fold
  3. Breeding fold on fold causes a joint diseaseThe Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA): Breed Profile: Scottish Fold
  4. Can be long or short haired
  5. Recognized by most cat associations and clubs.

• Genetics

  Breeding Scottish folds together is dangerous and may cause genetic disorders. All breeding should be done with only one Scottish fold parent.The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA): Breed Profile: Scottish Fold YouTube Video: Ideal Companion: Scottish Fold (Time: 2:30)

  The ear fold mutation is genetically dominant, thus the probability of getting a Scottish fold from a Scottish fold parent and a non Scottish fold parent is 50%.The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA): Breed Profile: Scottish Fold

  At birth, all kittens are born with regular ears. By twelve weeks those with the Scottish fold gene develop the characteristic ears.YouTube Video: Ideal Companion: Scottish Fold (Time: 2:30)

• Health Concerns

  Offspring of Scottish fold to Scottish fold breeding may develop a joint disease in which the joints of the legs and tail stiffen by the age of six months. It is not a life threatening disorder, though it has no cure.The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA): Breed Profile: Scottish Fold

• History

  The Scottish fold mutation began with a Scottish barn cat named Susie. Neighboring shepherd William Ross took notice of her and when she had her first litter he asked to have one of her kittens, a female, whom he named Snooks. A son of Snooks was bred to a British Shorthair and their offspring were the first of the Scottish fold breed.The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA): Breed Profile: Scottish Fold Cat Fanciers: Scottish Fold Breed FAQ

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