Where did the Scottish Fold originate?
The Scottish Fold traces back to Susie, a white barn cat with folded ears found on a farm in Perthshire, Scotland, in 1961 by shepherd William Ross.
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What causes a Scottish Fold's folded ears?
A Scottish Fold's folded ears come from a gene mutation that affects cartilage throughout the body, which can lead to painful joint and bone problems called osteochondrodysplasia.
Are Scottish Fold kittens born with folded ears?
Scottish Fold kittens are born with straight ears that only begin to fold at about three to four weeks old.
What is a Scottish Straight?
Scottish Fold kittens whose ears never fold are called Scottish Straights, and they're used in breeding programs to avoid fold-to-fold matings.
Why should Scottish Folds never be bred to each other?
Breeding two Scottish Folds together greatly increases the risk of severe skeletal deformities in the kittens, so responsible breeders always pair a Fold with a straight-eared cat.
Why isn't the Scottish Fold recognized in the UK?
Britain's Governing Council of the Cat Fancy stopped registering Scottish Folds in 1971 because of health concerns, so the breed developed mainly in the US instead.
Are Scottish Folds banned anywhere?
Because of welfare concerns, some places, including the Netherlands, restrict or ban breeding Scottish Folds.
What is the "Buddha sit"?
Scottish Folds are known for the "Buddha sit," where they sit upright on their back ends with their legs stretched out and their belly exposed, almost like a person on a couch.
Which pop star owns Scottish Fold cats?
Taylor Swift owns two Scottish Folds named Meredith Grey and Olivia Benson, after TV characters from "Grey's Anatomy" and "Law & Order: SVU."
Why do Scottish Folds look like owls?
With round heads, big round eyes, and ears folded flat against their skulls, Scottish Folds are often said to look like owls.