Ideal Companion: Scottish Fold

HAH THAT DUDE'S LAST NAME IS PUN

I find them cute when they are a kitten. Then they look so sweet with folded ears. but when they are grown up it almost looks like they are angry cats or something but that's just my opinion

oh and they are terrible outside cats, they will get eaten by something if left out. ( they are ridiculous and have no instincts) apparently the lifespan of an outdoor scottish fold is only 4 years...soo....dont leave em outside, i guarantee they will try to make friends with the neighborhood dogs

I love the look of the scottish folds, but what they do NOT tell you here is that the folded gene is a genetic DEFECT not just a mutation.

It negatively impacts the cartilage in the cat, which is why the ear folds. But cartilage is also what gives a cats joints and tail their flexibility. If you breed a fold to a fold, the condition is so pronounced the cat will be in pain with a stiff tail and joints. With just one, the effect is reduced, but still not good. =(

actually thats no true, scottish folds that are bred correctly they can live to 18 years of age. ear cartilege is already flexible and therefore the genetic disposition only affects the joints when it is fold to fold breeding, at that point you can get joint weakness and skeletal deformities. genetically however, scottish folds are biologicially normal and are not prone to health problems, although some of the more peke faced ones can have issues with brachycephalic skulls sometimes

your comment is mean but it makes me laugh every time haha

sooo cuutee!!! i want a scottish fold and a somali!!!

Beautiful breed and very nice cats for familys. The Silver is my favorite! Great breed

are they on sale in scotland? cuz i want 1 XD

omg *O* i want one!!! is a shame they aren't sell in all the world TT^TT