Breed traitsScottish cat myths: folded ears, health and personality
Does the ear fold cause harm, are Straights “rejects”, and do Folds really hear poorly? We look at common myths about Scottish cats.
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The breed traces back to Susie, a white farm cat with folded ears spotted in Scotland in 1961; there are Folds and Straights, and responsible breeders only pair a Fold with a straight-eared cat. Scottish cats are gentle, calm and sociable, love being at the heart of family life and usually get on well with children. The thick coat needs brushing about once a week, a little more often for longhaired cats.
Breed traitsDoes the ear fold cause harm, are Straights “rejects”, and do Folds really hear poorly? We look at common myths about Scottish cats.
CareHow to brush short and long Scottish coats, care for folded ears, handle the tail and paws gently, and why weight matters for the joints.
HealthWhat to watch for in Scottish Folds and Straights: signs of joint trouble, DNA tests, heart screening and the questions to ask a breeder.
Breed traitsThe story of Susie the cat, fold genetics in plain words, the honest truth about cartilage and joints, and why responsible breeders pair a Fold only with a Straight.
Breed traitsGentle, calm and very attached to their people: here's what Scottish cats are like at home, how much attention they need and who they suit.