Scottish Fold's ears are neatly buckled on the head, so it is natural People mentally put them on the side of the elves, Maomao belongs to the folded-eared elves.

Scottish Fold BreedOrigin

It is said that in 1961, a female cat in a shepherd's house in Scotland gave birth to a litter of kittens including a strange kitten with a white coat, clasped ears and The face like an owl, because the origin is close to the Cooper Angus in Scotland, has since been named "Scottish Fold" according to the birthplace and the phenomenon of folded ears. The original cat was named SUSIE, which is the ancestor of the Scottish Fold, and later SUSIE gave birth to another white fold cat. At this time, the shepherd's neighbor, a shepherd named William Ross, noticed that SUSIE had unique ears. So he and his wife Mary decided to start experimenting with this kitten and breed a new breed with folded ears.

Scottish fold cat breed introduction

Scottish fold cat looks cute and charming, so it has attracted a lot of people's interest, but it is funny that they were more abroad than at home at the time --Even in Scotland, England, since the breed had not yet been recognized by the Cat Fandom Management Board, British breeders had little interest in it. This breed was accepted for registration in the United States in 1973, and was recognized by the British Cat Association in 1984, 11 years later than the United States. Susie, who suddenly gave birth to a fold kitten, is the earliest origin of the Scottish Fold. However, this folded ear is a rare mutation. Precisely because of the occurrence of deformed cats in the past, breeding was banned in the UK for a period of time. After careful cross-breeding by breeders, they finally produced healthy kittens and won the Cat Lovers Association of America (CFA) championship in 1978.

Scottish Fold cats are not born with their ears folded. Around three to four weeks of age, their ears don't start to fold down...or at all! Breeders can't make a rough estimate of their kittens' condition until they're 11 to 12 weeks old (pet level, breeding level or competition level). Currently, only fold cats with folded ears can compete, and of course every breeder wants to breed cats that can compete. But the value of the standing-eared fold-ear cat in the breeding process is invaluable.

Scottish Fold purchases and prices

When shopping for a fold, be sure to check the elasticity of the tail and check the legs and feet. Not bulky or inflexible due to stubby legs or separated toes. The elasticity of the tail can be judged by a "very gentle" stroke from the base of the tail in a slight arch to the tip of the tail. If the elasticity is normal, this arched stroke will not cause discomfort to the cat. Again, this action must be very gentle!

If the breed is relatively pure, the Scottish Fold should be more than 5,000. The above, if the variety is not very pure, but also said in the past, it is almost between 2000 and 3000.

Scottish Fold was born to a farm family in Scotland and is a genetically modified cat. Its ears are neatly buckled on its head, for which people also named it "Scottish Fold". The most unique appearance of this cat is that it has a pair of folded ears, and it also attracts the attention of many cat lovers.

Scottish Fold Morphology

Body Size: Medium in size, rounded, with medium bone and strong muscles. Females are smaller than males.

Overview: The limbs are short, stout, fat, and round. Weight 2.5 to 6 kg.

Head: Round, with a bulging forehead. Cheeks are round. It looks like a gentle curve from the side. Male cats have more meat, and adult male cats are allowed to have double chins.

Ears: Folded forward, widely spaced, with curved tips. The ears are medium in size, folded forward like a hat and appear to round out the head.

Nose: Broad and short. A slight nasal interruption is acceptable. The muzzle is slightly rounded. The mustache pads are round. The chin is firm.

Neck: The neck is not too long, but the muscles are strong and the hair is longer than the rest of the body.

Eyes: Large and round, the color is based on the coat color, and the distance is quite large. The color matches the coat. The neck is short and muscular.

Mouth: The upper and lower jaws are strong.

Body: Medium in size, stocky, round, very muscular. The bones are medium in size.

Legs and claws: Length proportional to body length. The bones are medium in size, with rounded and compact claws in proportion to the length of the body. The soles of the feet are round and very neat.

Tail: no larger than 2/3 of body length. The base is thick, tapering to the tip of the tail, and finally the tip of the tail is rounded. Very soft and flexible.

Coat: Two varieties exist: - Short: Thick, dense, plush, elastic, densely grown. - Semi-long: The long hair grows upside down along the body and has a silky texture. This variant is also known as the plateau fold cat.

Scottish Fold is approachable, gentle and intelligent; nostalgic for family and loves its owner; calm and lazy on the surface, but when it encounters prey, it will attack quickly and put it to death, with a strong explosive force .

Character of the Scottish Fold

The Scottish Fold is born with a candy-sweet personality. They like to be involved in whatever you do, but usually just quietly, without making any noise to disturb you. Although their athletic talents are average, it does not mean that they do not like to play, but they prefer to be accompanied by their owners. Scottish Fold cats like to sleep on their backs, and when they have nothing to do, they will sit there like otters and look out the window.

Perhaps inheriting the characteristics of the ancestors to look at the warehouse, the Scottish Fold is very hard-working. Its appearance is well suited to its gentle disposition, with a low bark and rarely loud speech. They enjoy the company of people and express themselves in this quiet way that is characteristic of them. Scottish Fold cats can adapt to family life in a variety of environments, whether there are noisy children and dogs at home, or a single family, or even at a cat show or in an unfamiliar hotel, they can quickly integrate into the surrounding environment without feeling uncomfortable. disturbed.

Grooming

Whether long-haired or short-haired, fold cats have very thick coats, so it's best to brush them every day to keep their coat shiny and remove dead hair.

Like other cats, fold-eared cats also have the habit of self-cleaning their tongues. Regular feeding of spit-hair cream can help it clear the indigestible hairballs in the stomach and reduce the possibility of gastrointestinal discomfort.

The folded ears are of this breed and become the focus of health care. They have a lot of ear secretions, clean with ear oil twice a week to help keep the inside of the ear canal dry and prevent the growth of bacteria and parasites, and you will have a healthy cat.

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A friendly fold-eared cat, with wonderful ears folded down, a chubby round face, and round eyes, just like a cute look that jumped out of a Japanese manga It is very friendly to people, and its loyalty to its owner is comparable to that of a dog. When it recognizes that you are the owner, it will often follow in your footsteps. Unlike the usual arrogant and indifferent cat, Scottish Fold Likes to stay by your side delicately, and will never meow loudly. However, it is a good family, and often takes the initiative to participate in the daily life of the owner, as if to help you do something. Such a cute little elf can really be said to be an ideal partner in our home life.

I am raising and preparing to raise the folded-eared cat TZ, you must see it, everyone thinks The fold cat is cute and has a honey-like personality, but its presence may be a mistakeScotland The origin of the fold-eared cat can be traced back to half a century ago in 1961 AD. On a farm in Scotland, the first white cat with folded ears appeared, its name was Susie, Shepherd William liked this cat very much. When Susie gave birth to two kittens the following year, he asked the farm owner for one of the little female kittens with folded ears, named Snooks. After bringing it home, William tried to start breeding the breed.

The fold cat is so beautiful, but these cute little guys are born with a genetic bone disease, namely, Osteochondrodysplasia, of course not every fold cat will get the disease, But there are certain risks. In 1975, British Dr. OJackson's research pointed out that the cause of this genetic disease was caused by mating two cats with folded ears. He believes that simply by mating folded cats with cats without folded ears, kittens with genetic diseases can be avoided. However, according to a 1999 study by Dr. Richard Malik of the University of Sydney, Australia, all folded cats with the Fold gene are at risk of developing some degree of bone and joint disease. The only way to avoid this genetic disease is to give up breeding fold cats. In addition, current case studies have shown that kittens born to fold cats and non-fold cats can also get this genetic disease.

England folded cat kittens are more playful and active when they are young, but wait until they are young Fold cats grow up day by day, and their personalities gradually stabilize. Will not only get along well with other cats, but even with dogs Very friendly. Let's talk about the feeding and maintenance knowledge of the English Fold cat.

Feeding the English Fold

Cats of different ages require different cat food. Fold cats need a variety of nutrients, and minerals are also an important family of them. Calcium and phosphorus play an important role in bone development.

As the cat ages, the calcium and phosphorus content of the food should be gradually reduced. In particular, the content of phosphorus is even more for young cats  adult cats  senior cats. This is because the metabolism of phosphorus is mainly completed in the kidney. The older the cat is, the lower the ability of the kidney to metabolize phosphorus. In this way, if you feed adult cats or even elderly cats with kitten food for a long time, it will easily cause kidney problems. , such as renal failure.

In addition, the sodium content of the food should also decrease with the age of the fold cat. The older the cat is, the higher the risk of heart disease. The burden of sodium ions on the heart is relatively large. In order to reduce the burden on the heart, the sodium content in the food should be reduced as the cat ages.

Environmental Adaptation:Scottish Fold Because they have inherited the hard-working character of their ancestors, they have strong adaptability and can handle unfamiliar environments calmly. However, when raising a healthy fold cat, you should also pay attention to the weather. The humidity is best maintained at 50-60%, otherwise it will easily suffer from skin diseases.

Diet: Like most cats, they have weak stomachs and it is best to give them a fixed brand of cat food, if they need to switch to another brand of cat food Food must be taken slowly. During the process of changing food, pay special attention to their poop, because suddenly changing cat food can easily lead to diarrhea in cats.

Appropriate exercise: The Scottish Fold likes to be close to its owner, so don't leave it alone for a long time. They play. During play, you can enhance your relationship with it and help it maintain a healthy body, so that kills two birds with one stone, why not do it?

1. A healthy Standards for Scottish Folds:

The ears must be drooping, which is the key to choosing a fold cat. Secondly, a healthy Scottish Fold has a rounded face, clear and bright eyes, large and round eyes, a medium-length nose that feels broad, a strong bite, a moderately long neck, and a strong and compact neck. Limbs strong and stable.

The corners of the eyes, ears and mouth of the cat are free of foreign objects, and the fur of the body is smooth, supple and shiny. The entire body appears clean with no evidence of parasite reproduction. In addition, when the cat walks, the limbs are stable, the body is balanced, there is no fracture, and there is no abnormal situation of walking and twisting.

2. Criteria for a graceful Scottish Fold: (Parents can refer to the CFA criteria for evaluating Scottish Folds.)

In order to choose a healthy and high-quality Scottish Fold, parents can refer to the above criteria to judge. If the relevant regulations are not met, it will be regarded as an unqualified cat, which of course cannot be selected.