Scottish Fold Kittens is a breed of domestic cat with a natural dominant-gene mutation that affects cartilage throughout the body, causing the ears to “fold,” bending forward and down towards the front of the head, which gives the cat what is often described as an “owl-like” appearance.
Where Are Scottish Fold Cats From?
All Scottish Folds descend from Susie, a barn cat from the 1960s who boasted folded-down ears in Perth and Kinross, Scotland.The Scottish Fold’s ears were so unique, fanciers decided they needed to be pedigreed.
How Many Types of Scottish Fold Pedigrees Are There?
There is also a longhaired version of this breed, which some associations credit differnetly as the Highland Fold or the Longhair Fold.
Are Scottish Fold Cats Polydactyl?
The mutation for polydactylism can spontaneously occur in any cat breed.
Scottish Fold Lifespan
The lifespan of a Scottish Fold is around 12-15 years.
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