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At
a glance...
Body Size... Medium
Coat Length... Short
Life span... 15 yrs |
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Scottish Fold |
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Description... |
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The Scottish Fold is named
for its uniquely forward folded ear tips. The tips of the medium
sized ears should point toward the nose in this breed, lying like a
cap on each side of the head. The body is stocky. The face is round
and the eyes are large and round. The tail should be flexible,
bushy, and at least 2/3 of the body length. Shorthaired and
longhaired coat variations are accepted.
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History...
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This breed arose on a farm near
Coupar Angus in Scotland in 1951. "Susie" gave birth to "Snooks",
from whom this characteristic ear conformation was further developed
by William and Mary Ross.
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Traits...
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Scottish Folds are very
easy-going cats that get along well with people and other pets
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Health...
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No health problems have
been associated with the unusual ear conformation.
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Summary...
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Kittens are born with
straight ears that begin to fold at 2-3 weeks of age. The Scottish Fold cat occurred as a spontaneous mutation
in farm cats in Scotland. The breed has been established by crosses
to British Shorthair and domestic cats in Scotland and England. In
America, the outcross is the American and British Shorthair. The
head is well rounded with a firm chin and jaw. The ears fold forward
and downward. The smaller, tightly folded ear is preferred over a
loose fold and large ear. The ears should be set in a cap like
fashion to expose a rounded cranium.
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