History

In 1961 William and Mary Ross found an unusual kitten in a litter at a farm near Coupar Angus in Scotland, Northwest of Dundee.  He named the kitten Susie. What was unique about this cat was that the ears were folded forward and downward on her head. She looked like a "little teddy bear".  William Ross went on to breed the "Scottish Fold" and many people have fallen in love with this cat type. The folded ear is caused by an incomplete dominate gene and a result of spontaneous mutation.  All true Scottish Fold Cats trace their ancestry to Susie.

The Scottish Fold was granted championship status by The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) in 1978.

Type and characteristics

Body

The body should be av medium size and rounded.. The breed should have a well padded body.  Toes  should be rounded, five in front and four back.  Females may be smaller.

Head

The head is well rounded with a firm chin jaw, well rounded whisker pad, prominent cheeks and a  short neck.

Eyes 

The eyes wide should be wide open, large, rounded, separated by a broad nose. The color of the eyes  correspond with the color of the coat.

Nose

The nose should be short without a break. Profile should be moderate.

Ears

The ears are folded forward and downward. Smaller folded ears are preferred. Ear tips should be rounded.

Tail

The tail should be medium to long in proportion to the cats body, flexible, longer tapering tail preferred.

Shorthair

The shorthair breed's coat should be medium short, soft, and. standing away from the body.. Texture can vary due to color or seasonal changes.

Longhair

The longhair breed's coat is medium long to long.  The coat on face and body should be long. A ruff is desirable.

More Breed Descriptions on the Net

CUI Links
CFA Breed Profile Scottish Fold
CFA Breed Standard Scottish Fold

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