Scottish Fold Breeders and other related links
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 of medium size and rounded.. The breed should have a well padded body. Toe’s 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.
Scottish Fold Breeders and other related links
More Breed Descriptions on the Net
CFA Breed Profile Scottish Fold - www.cfainc.org//breeds/profiles/scottish.html
CFA Breed Standard Scottish Fold - www.cfainc.org//breeds/standards/scottish.html
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