Owl-eyed charm with signature folded ears.
The Scottish Fold is a round-faced breed defined by a cartilage mutation that folds the ears forward, giving an owl-like look. Traced to a single farm cat named Susie in 1960s Scotland, it is sweet, calm and adaptable — though the defining gene carries welfare considerations.
Scottish Folds are easygoing, gentle and moderately playful, often forming a strong bond with one person and sitting in curious "Buddha" poses. They adapt well to families and other pets and are neither hyperactive nor especially vocal, making them relaxed household companions.
Thang đo: từ thấp đến cao (1–3)
Grooming needs are modest — weekly for shorthairs, a few times a week for longhairs. Because the folded-ear gene (osteochondrodysplasia) also affects joint cartilage, buyers should choose responsible breeders, watch for stiffness or reluctance to jump, and keep the ears clean.
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Every Scottish Fold traces back to one white barn cat named Susie
Kittens are born with straight ears that begin to fold at about three weeks
They often sit upright with paws on their belly in the famous "Buddha pose"
No. All kittens are born with straight ears; only some develop the fold. Straight-eared Scottish Folds (sometimes called Scottish Straights) are used in responsible breeding.
The gene that folds the ears also affects cartilage and can cause joint disease, so ethical breeding and joint monitoring are important.
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