What Kind of Cat is a Scottish Fold? Characteristics and Care

The Scottish Fold, especially popular in recent years in our country, is a very sweet cat breed that holds the title of the cutest cat in the cat world with its folded ears. It first appeared in 1961 on a farm, born from the mating of a female with straight ears and a male cat of unknown breed. Later, its reproduction was ensured through conscious breeding of the kittens. Due to a genetic mutation in the ear cartilage, their ears are folded, and it took a long time for this mutation to be recognized as a new cat breed. However, once recognized as a new breed, it has won awards and first places in every competition it has entered.

Basic Characteristics of the Scottish Fold

It is a very calm and intelligent cat. It's like they say about people, they know where and what to do, they know how to sit and get up. It's not a lap cat. But it will let itself be petted if it wants to be loved. They love to play with toys, so small toys should definitely be bought for them. It is not a noisy, boisterous cat. It is a quiet and good companion. Scottish Folds have short and dense fur, like a velvet carpet. For this reason, they do not shed much, but don't think you've found a cat breed that sheds no fur at all. They just shed much less than many other cat breeds. We can say that May is their shedding season; during this time, frequent brushing can ensure that dead hair is removed before it falls. If you are considering getting a cat and can allocate a budget of 1,000 TL for this purpose, we recommend the Scottish Fold, one of the top 10 cat breeds in the world.