The Scottish Fold cat, originally named lop-eared, is a domestic cat breed with a naturally occurring mutation that folds the ears forward and downward. This unique and distinctive physical trait of the Scottish Fold paired with its reputation of being sweet and loving make this cat a highly sought-after companion. Aside from its down-turned ears, the Scottish Fold cat has a round head and body, can either be short or long-haired, and can be a variety of color combinations. Noted for resembling that of a teddy-bear, the Scottish Fold amplifies its innocence through quiet meowing and sleeping on its back.
The typical Scottish Fold Cat has an overall height of 8”-10" (20-25 cm) and body length of 14"-16” (36-41 cm). An average Scottish Fold Cat weighs between 9-13 lb (4.1-5.9 kg) and has a typical lifespan of 11-14 years.
The Scottish Fold cat, originally named lop-eared, is a domestic cat breed with a naturally occurring mutation that folds the ears forward and downward. This unique and distinctive physical trait of the Scottish Fold paired with its reputation of being sweet and loving make this cat a highly sought-after companion. Aside from its down-turned ears, the Scottish Fold cat has a round head and body, can either be short or long-haired, and can be a variety of color combinations. Noted for resembling that of a teddy-bear, the Scottish Fold amplifies its innocence through quiet meowing and sleeping on its back.
The typical Scottish Fold Cat has an overall height of 8”-10" (20-25 cm) and body length of 14"-16” (36-41 cm). An average Scottish Fold Cat weighs between 9-13 lb (4.1-5.9 kg) and has a typical lifespan of 11-14 years.
