Scottish Fold is a breed of cat with a genetic mutation in the ears. Since this cat species was originally found in Scotland, it is named after its place of discovery and physical characteristics. There are many people who like folded-eared cats, but it takes a lot of money to buy a folded-eared cat with good appearance and pure blood, so many people can only give up the plan to buy, so why is the folded-eared cat so expensive? ?Today, the editor will reveal to you why the Scottish Fold is so expensive and its characteristics. I hope cat lovers who love the Scottish Fold will not miss it!

As the saying goes, what is rare is more expensive. The folded cat's ears are folded because of a genetic mutation, and this mutant gene can also cause the folded cat to suffer from hereditary bone diseases. In order to avoid the cat's suffering from pain, many people do not agree with breeding folded ears. cat. Secondly, the breeding process of folded-eared cats is also very troublesome. Some kittens may not show the characteristics of folded ears after birth. These cats cannot participate in the competition, and some owners will not choose to buy them. Therefore, pets The number of fold-ear cats on the market is very small, and the price is naturally not too close to the people. In addition, the price of different fold-ear cats is quite different.

Under normal circumstances, the price of American shorthair cats is 1200-1300 yuan, the price of Scottish fold cats is about 1600 yuan, and the price of silver gradient fold cats is 4500 yuan. Cats are more expensive than regular cats. To put it simply, the better the quality, the smaller the quantity, and the purer the pedigree, the higher the price of the fold-ear cat. In the purchase process, it should be noted that the ears of kittens under 3 months of age have not yet been determined, and some cats with folded ears may slowly stand up later, so it is safest to choose a 6-month-old cat. And if you don't mind spending a little more for a pure cat, then it's best to bring a person who knows about fold-eared cats to buy with you.

Characteristics of Scottish Fold:

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 quickly attack and put it to death, with a strong explosive force. Scottish Fold Personality 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 ancestors looking at warehouses, Scottish Fold cats are 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.

1. Scottish Fold cats are divided into two types: folded ears and erect ears. Needless to say, the folded ears have obvious dominant genes, the ears are obviously folded, and the erect ears are English shortThe offspring produced by mating with Suzui or one folded ear and one erect ear have a recessive gene and erect ears.

2. Su Zhe has the characteristics of British short and American short, little hair loss, no peculiar smell, gentle temperament, but does not like being hugged very much.

3. Likes to climb high, especially like to squat at a high place and watch the master do things quietly.

4. Curious, like to travel all the places that can go, and see what happens.

5. The ability to adapt is very strong. As long as water and food are continuously cut off, it can basically adapt to the environment we live in.

6. Because of the British Shorthair lineage, he is very good at catching mice.