Scottish Fold - Top 10 Facts

Scottish Fold is a breed of domestic cat with a natural dominant-gene mutation of its ears, which are small and tightly folded, forward and down. Originally called lop-eared or lops after the lop-eared rabbit, Scottish Fold became the breed's name in 1966.

In this video, we are counting down the top 10 facts about the Scottish Fold that you might not know.

A Quick Overview:
Origin: Scotland
Length: 10 to 12 inches
Weight: 6 to 13 pounds
Life Expectancy: 11 to 14 years

These cats are sensitive, expressive, and active. They love to play and are not the best cats to leave home alone. They prefer a companion–even another cat–to keep them company. If you can provide this loving feline with the attention they crave and keep up with their needs, they just might be the new furry family member you’re looking for.

After their ears, the first thing you will notice about a Scottish Fold is their habit of posing in odd positions—flat out on the floor like a little frog, sitting up for all the world as if they were a meerkat on a nature program, or lying on their back, paws up in the air. And although you might assume that their ears are less mobile than those of other cats, such is not the case. Scottish Folds use those ears to communicate quite effectively, adding comments in a quiet, chirpy voice when necessary.

This is a smart, moderately active cat. The Scottish Fold enjoys teaser toys that test their agility and puzzle toys that challenge their intelligence. Their favorite activities include anything that involves human interaction.

There is nothing a Scottish Fold likes better than to be with their people, participating in whatever they are doing. They're a sweet cat who enjoys attention. The last thing they want is to be left alone for hours on end, so they're not the best choice unless someone is home during the day or you can give them the company of another cat.

Rest assured, however, that they will expect you to play with them when you get home from work or school--or at least sit down so they can get in a little lap time or curl up next to you while you watch television.

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