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SCOTTISH FOLD

A CHARMING, SOCIABLE CAT WITH A DELIGHTFUL OWL-FACED APPEARANCE

Rounded
Place of origin UK/US The tightly folded-down ears of this rare breed and its golden eyes
Date of origin 1960s shorthaired relation (pp.106–7) are due to a genetic mutation
Breed registries CFA, TICA seen in no other cat. Descended from a folded-ear Scottish
Weight range 6–13lb (2.5–6kg) farm cat, the Fold is not recognized as a breed by the leading
Grooming
cat registry in the UK because of concerns about genetically
linked health problems, although it has been more
Colors and patterns successful in the US. The diverse coat colors of the Scottish
Most solid colors and shades; Fold come from the many different outcrosses, including
most tabby, tortie, and
colorpoint patterns. domestic non-pedigree cats that were selected to develop
the breed. The dense coat is of variable length and is
enhanced by a thick ruff and a huge, plumed tail.
Prominent
whisker pads
Long, Medium-sized,
plumed tail Small ears fold tightly
well-padded body forward to fit over
skull like a cap

Thick ruff,
especially with
winter coat

Tufted toes Rounded head
with firm jaw
Long, full blue-cream
and white coat

Short,
broad, slightly
White markings
on legs extend to curved nose
chest and face