Everything Cat Lovers Need to Know about Scottish Fold
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Jakarta – The Scottish Fold cat is a charming and enchanting breed, has won the hearts of cat lovers worldwide with its disctinctive appearance and amiable personality. It get along well with other pets and are particularly good with childern.
Well, here's everything that cat lovers need to know about the Scottish Fold:
1. Origin
The breed originated in Scotland in 1961 when a shepherd named William Ross noticed a white barn cat with folded ears on his neighbor's farm. He acquired a kitten from the same cat and named her "Susie." This cat became the pioneer of the Scottish Fold breed.
2. Ear mutation
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The most recognizable feature of Scottish Folds is their folded ears, which are caused by a natural genetic mutation. The fold is due to a cartilage defect that affects the ear's development, making it fold forward and downward.
3. Breeding challenges
Due to the genetic mutation that causes the folded ears, it is essential to avoid breeding two Scottish Folds with folded ears together.
Breeding two folded ear cats can result in severe skeletal deformities in the kittens. Therefore, Scottish Folds are often bred with straight-eared cats, producing a mix of folded and straight-eared kittens.
4. Coat types and colors
Scottish Folds can have short or long hair, with a variety of coat colors and patterns. Common coat colors include white, blue, black, cream, red, and various tabby patterns.
5. Personality
Scottish Folds are known for their friendly and gentle nature. They are often described as being affectionate, calm, and adaptable. They tend to get along well with other pets and are generally good with children.
6. Body structure
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Apart from their unique ears, Scottish Folds have a medium-sized, rounded body with a well-rounded head and large, expressive eyes.
7. Worldwide acceptance
The Scottish Fold breed is recognized and accepted by major cat breed registries, including The International Cat Association (TICA) and the Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA).
