Scottish Fold

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

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)

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

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