The Scottish Kitty

Most people who pick up a cat don’t really stop to think of what breed it is. Most people know their dog’s breed but when it comes to the question “what kind of cat do you have?” most people answer with their cat’s color or gender. This is probably because many cat breeds and mixes appear indistinguishable to the untrained eye. However, almost everyone will be able to tell a Scottish Fold breed cat just by looking at one. There most distinguishing feature is their ears which begin to fold forward and eventually lie flat forwards when they are about three weeks old. Scottish Fold cats can achieve different levels of “fold”. A single fold features ears just slightly bent forward about midway down the ear while a triple fold lies so flat to the head you can hardly see their ears at all.

The “Scottish” part of the breed’s name comes from the fact the breed was discovered in Scotland in 1961. Scottish Folds are typically 9 to 13 pounds for males and 6 to 9 pounds for females. They appear (and are) very soft and round with thick short hair. They are also known for being very kind, sweet and caring cats who enjoy being around their owners and participate in a medium level of activity provided their owner or a sibling cat or dog start the play. For cat ladies who want a unique cat a Scottish Fold is a wonderful option. They are also often used as show cats.