Although the original example of the breed was a longhaired cat, the Scottish Fold cat can be found with both variations of hair length, both short and long. The first cat of the breed, a female named Susie, appeared in Scotland in 1961. Therefore, the breed is relatively new and was only registered in 1978.

Furthermore, the Scottish Fold have very striking characteristics, such as their ears, for example. Thus, he soon became popular around the world and is a very coveted cat by feline tutors. So, do you want to know more about the Scottish Fold cat? Read on to find out all about it!

First of all, the first cat of the breed appeared in Scotland by a shepherd, a female with long white hair and the characteristic folded ear. Later, some breeders decided to mix the breed with others such as Siamese, Burmese, among others, eventually creating the short-haired variation of the Scottish Fold.

Furthermore, both short- and long-haired cats have a wide range of colors and patterns. Therefore, you can find the Scottish Fold cat in black, white, cream, chocolate, gray, among other colors and patterns.

Although the floppy ears are the breed's best-known trait, there are other attributes that make it unique. Its head and eyes are rounded in shape, and the folded ears give a greater illusion of a round face. In addition, its body, legs and tail also follow the same shape.

By the way, this is a cat that usually has a jovial air and usually draws attention to its loving and cute expression. Its nose is also flattened and the cheeks more prominent help to complete the set of the face, being known as an owl cat.

First of all, if you intend to be a guardian of the Scottish Fold cat, it is important that you look for a professional and quality cattery. Incidentally, the tip is for any other breed of cat, dog or other animals. That's because some people don't respect the dignity and health of the animal and use them as breeders just to earn money!

Also, it's important that you check the ancestors of the puppy you're buying to make sure they've all been well taken care of and are healthy. There are some diseases that are genetic and it's good to know the kitten's parents to make sure he's a healthy kitten.

So, if you've already found a good cattery with good references and you want to adopt your Scottish Fold cat, it's good to have your budget prepared. That's because a puppy of the breed can cost between R$5,000.00 and R$8,000.00! That's because the breed is still not very popular in Brazil and breeding sites are still rare.

Although the kittens of the breed are young and fluffy in appearance, they are usually a small cat size. In addition, the size of the Scottish Fold cat can vary between 20 centimeters and 25 centimeters, and males are usually slightly larger than females of the breed.

In addition, the Scottish Fold cat can weigh up to 6 kg! That is, he can be considered a medium cat, even though the females are a little smaller, with a weight that can vary between 2 kg and 5 kg.

The health of the breed's specimens tends to be good and these cats are usually quite resistant to disease. However, the Scottish Fold has some genetic problems that are linked to the same gene that carries the breed's characteristic folded ears, hereditary arthritis.

In fact, arthritis is a problem that affects puppies of two Scottish Fold crosses. Thus, according to specialists, the crossing should happen between a Scottish Fold cat and another Scottish Straight or British Shorthair.

Therefore, it is interesting to meet the parents of the puppy you intend to adopt, in addition to making regular visits to a veterinarian. Despite this characteristic health problem, cats of the breed have a good life expectancy, which can exceed 15 years.

There are some special care that Scottish Fold cat tutors need to take to ensure the kitten's quality of life. First, because the ears are folded and lower, it is common for wax to accumulate in the ear canal, which can lead to infection. So it's important that you clean his ears more often to avoid bigger problems.

In addition, as we have already mentioned, there are short-haired and long-haired Scottish Folds. If you have a long-haired specimen, it is interesting to brush them with a certain frequency to avoid knots and excessive shedding.

Furthermore, cats of this breed are very docile and loving, but they can be playful if that is the profile of their tutors. In fact, the Scottish Fold is a very adaptable and easy-going breed. That way, they get along well with other animals, and can adapt to any type of environment, be it home or apartment, in addition to being great company for children and the elderly.

However, it is good to pay attention to their diet, avoiding brands of food with a high amount of calcium. That's because depending on the concentration, your little ears can calcify and lose their folded characteristics if that happens. Therefore, look for a veterinarian who can indicate the best brand of feed for the breed.

It is also important to keep an eye on your Scottish Fold cat as they have difficulties communicating and expressing their needs. Thus, they are quiet and quite dependent cats. That is, if you are used to spending long periods away from home, this breed may not be ideal for you.

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