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HISTORY

The Scottish Fold, sometimes also referred to as Flops or Coupari, originates from Scotland. The first ever known Scottish Fold was a barn cat named Susie who had awkward, folded ears. She produced two folded eared kittens in Perthshire, Scotland around 1961. One of these kittens a man named William Ross acquired and named Snooks. Shortly after Snooks was born, Susie was hit by a car. However, Snooks went on to be breed and produce quite a few Scottish Folds.

APPEARANCE

The Scottish Fold's ears fold over, giving them an owl-like look. They fold from a mutation in the ears that cause the cartilage to fold over and bend. They usually have a single, double, or triple fold. All Scottish Fold kittens are born with straight ears, and half of the time, they don't carry the Fold gene and their ears stay straight. It usually takes three to four weeks, or twenty-one days, for the kitten's ears to fold if they have to Fold gene. Scottish Folds are generally very quiet cats, with a very soft low voice; and a very rare voice that isn't found in any other breed. They are medium-sized cats with a very well rounded head. Males tend to range from ten to thirteen pounds. Females are usually smaller and about six to nine or ten pounds. Scottish Folds are famous for their very large, round, owl-like eyes, which give them that "sweet" look.

TEMPERAMENT

Even with the unusual folded ears, you can tell a lot about their feelings from them. They tend to swivel when they are curious or listening to sounds, they go back when they are angry or upset, and they do in fact prick up when they hear a sound they like or are excited. They are unusually loving and affectionate companions when it comes to their personality. They become very attached to their humans most of the time. They are extremely playful and good natured, and tend to get along with the other animals within a household. Scottish Folds are excellent in any household situation as well as being intelligent, loyal, and very soft spoken. They tend to love to sleep on their backs and in weird positions.

PROBLEMS

One problem first considered with the Scottish Fold's is that they may have ear mites and infectious problems. However, the only slight problem related with their ears is that they might have more ear wax build up then most cats. They are also susceptible to PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease), Cardiomyopathy, and Osteochondritis.

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