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In 1961 a shepherd by the name of William Ross spotted the first known Scottish Fold cat at a farm near Coupar Angus in the Tayside Region of Scotland, Northwest of Dundee. The unique thing about this cat was that her ears folded forward and downward on her head. Scottish Folds come in two types: folded ear and straight (normal) ear. The folded ear is produced by an incomplete dominant gene and is the result of a spontaneous mutation. For many years, the Scottish Fold has been named the country's most popular breed according to the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (GCCF), and with its affectionate nature and teddy-bear good looks, it's not hard to see why. As far as personality goes, the Scottish Fold is an amazing cat.
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- Breed number
- 43
- Average lifespan
- 15 to 17 years
- Temperament
- Friendly and affectionate, loyal and devoted, good with children and other pets.
- Weight
- Males 10 to 12lbs; females 8 to 12lbs
- AVAILABILITY
- Easy
- Colours
- Available in almost every colour and coat pattern you can think of.
- Grooming
- Once a month is adequate. A simple hand groom will often remove dead hair.
CHOOSING A CAT
Choosing between a male and a female is not an easy task, as both make wonderful companions. Differences in personality are mostly attributable to the fact that everyone has something unique about them, rather than to male vs. female differences.
articles & publications
Problem of kitten mortality
Kitten mortality is a distressing, as well as an economic problem, which occurs to some extent in any breeding program. A study by Scott et al, 1976, of over 3,000 kittens in over 800 litters indicated 34.5% mortality between birth and one year, which is a considerable number.
MYTHS & FACTS ABOUT SPAYING OR NEUTERING
The animal population is exploding. Each year millions of unwanted pets are born and most are treated like "living garbage" and disposed of. The primary causes of pet euthanasia are the failure of owners to have their pets spayed or neutered and animals that are abandoned or relinquished to shelters because of obedience problems.
FACTS ABOUT DECLAWING
Unlike most mammals who walk on the soles of the paws or feet, cats are digitigrades, which means they walk on their toes. Their back, shoulder, paw and leg joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves are naturally designed to support and distribute the cat's weight across its toes as it walks, runs and climbs.
COMmon Health Concerns in an Overweight Cat
Concerned about how round your cat has become, or even notice your cat losing weight too quickly? It's easy for people to realize they've gained too much when their pants get a little snug. When it comes to a feline friend, however, it's up to you to watch for warning signs that she's a little too fluffy.
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