It is well known that Scottish Folds have folded ears due to genetics and disease. Scottish fold cats have two types of folded ears and erect ears, so why are Scottish fold ears erect? Let's take a look at the main reasons for Scottish fold cats' ears erect:

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1. The climate is on the Scottish Fold The effect of cat ears: that is, changes in temperature and humidity.

2. Influence of endocrine on Scottish Fold: estrus, mating, pregnancy, etc. are all influencing factors.

3. The impact of urgency on Scottish Fold cats: Stress, tension, disease, etc. may cause the cat to be stressed and its ears stand up.

Scottish Folds are born with upright ears, and at three or four weeks of age they start to roll in, or may not roll! Around eleven or two weeks of age, Breeders can make the final judgment on the quality and class (pet, breeder, or exhibitor) of the Scottish Fold. Currently, only Scottish Fold cats with rolled-in ears are allowed to exhibit; of course every breeder hopes to breed cats that will be able to exhibit. Standing-eared offspring of the Scottish Fold are not valuable for breeding.

Please don't worry to all owners, if your cat is a fold cat, it will always be a Scottish fold cat. It is normal for the ears to stand up for a short time, and they will fold down. A loving environment, comfortable space for cats, Scottish Fold cats live with peace of mind.