Key Characteristics – Scottish fold

April 14, 2018 | No Comments | Breeds
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Scottish fold, what a beautiful, sweet and naughty creature of God? But they were not popular as they are popular today. The main reasonscottish fold cat behind their popularity is the viral video of Scottish fold on YouTube and other social media websites. If you are the one whose heart has been melted by the cuteness of the Scottish fold and you have planned to adopt one, then you must know about the Scottish fold personality, characteristics and other facts about this cute breed of the cat.

To help you with this, following I am sharing quick information and interesting facts about Scottish fold which will fill your mind with information and help you to decide that whether you should really have it or not.

Key Characteristics:

  • Name: Scottish Fold
  • Scientist name:FelisCatus
  • Nick: Cat with drooping ears / folded ears
  • Origin: Scotland
  • Weight: Male: up to 9 pounds, Female: Up to 13 pounds
  • Life Expectancy: They can live up to 15 years
  • Coat: Different length from short to long
  • Colors: Available in up to 10 colors
  • Fur: Straight
  • Prevalence: Rare
  • Grooming level: Moderate to high
  • Personality: Friendly and human-oriented

Where Scottish fold came from?

There are two authentic stories about this breed of the one. One says that she was bought from China to Scotland while other says she has been founded in the farm in Perthshire Scotland in 1961. Whatever the stories are but the first time this cat has been registered with Governing Council of the Cat Fancy in 1966.

Due to the folded ears of the cat and other issues like inductions mites and deadness, it was not allowed to bring this cat in public but later it has been available to adopt in America after an American bring this breed to the soil of United States of America.

Scottish fold personality:

Scottish fold is a human-oriented cat which is not only sweet by nature but also charming breed of the cat. While it is a big size cat but still very active and like to play with puzzles and toys. This is an attention taking cat, so you cannot ignore her for longer time otherwise she starts getting angry.

Usually cats like to spend own time with food and toys but Scottish fold is different in this. She likes to be with people most of time and does not

let people bored because she knows that how to attention. Being alone is the last thing of her personality so make sure that you have plenty of time for her before you adopting Scottish fold.

Here is a cute video that describes perfectly the personality of the Scottish fold kitten.

Is Scottish fold suitable for you?

There are usually three things which you need to consider before adopting a cat. These three things are exercise needed by the cat, grooming required and health problem.

The exercise and grooming requirement of Scottish fold is moderate. They can engage with physical activities by their own by roaming around and playing with toys while they faces the health problems like any other breed of the cat. Due to their lengthy coat, their grooming needs are high. The need of their grooming also depends on the length of their coat.