The Scottish cat is an elegant and graceful breed, which is known in two variants:
✅ Scottish Fold - has cute forward-curved ears
✅ Scottish Straight-eared - with classic straight ears
Thanks to calm character, soft coat and special appearancethese cats have become the favorites of millions of people around the world. They are great for apartment maintenance, quickly become attached to the owner and do not like to be left alone.
Scottish cats have unique geneticstherefore, their breeding requires special attention. In this article, we will look at origin, appearance, character, care, nutrition, health and interesting facts about this magical breed.
History of the breed
Although Scottish cats are related to the United Kingdom, their The story began in 1961 in Scotland.
🔹 How did the breed appear?
✔ The first cat with distinctive curved ears named Susie found on a farm in Scotland
✔ She gave birth to kittens that inherited her unique personality
Cats have started to be crossed with British shorthair and common domestic cats
🔹 Official recognition:
✔ 1978-the breed was officially registered TICA (The International Cat Association)
✔ 1993 год-CFA (Cat Fanciers’ Association) approved the breed standard
📌 Interesting!
Scottish fold dogs should not be crossed among themselves, because this can lead to genetic problems.
Appearance and features of the structure
Scottish Cat – medium size, with rounded shapes and pleasant to the touch coat.
, Main Features:
✔ Height: 25-30 cm
✔ Weight: 3-6 kg
✔ Life span: 12-16 years old
🔹 Coat color:
Одно Solid color (blue, white, black, cream)
✅ Two-tone (white + other color)
Tabby (tiger, marble)
✅ Colorpoint (light body, dark muzzle, paws and tail)
🔹 Head and body shape:
✅ Round, soft lines
✅ Large round oko (yellow, green, or blue)
✅ Thick plush fur
Креп Strong yet graceful body
🔹 Main difference:
✅ In lop-eared cats ears are bent forward
✅ In pryamukhikh cats have classic shaped ears
📌 Interesting!
Kittens are born with straight ears, and only after 3-4 weeks in some of them, they begin to bend.
Character and behavior
The Scottish cat is the perfect petwhich perfectly adapts to life in the apartment.
🔹 Main character traits:
✔ Meekness - likes attention, but not intrusive
✔ Calmness - not aggressive, not subject to attacks
✔ Intelligence - easily learns commands and rules of behavior
✔ Loyalty Program - strongly attached to the owner
🔹 How does it behave at home?
✅ Gets along well with children and other animals
Любит Likes to sleep in unusual poses - on your back, legs spread out
Не Does not like to be alone-sad if the owner is away for a long time
📌 Interesting!
Scottish cats have "bearish" voicewhich sounds softer and quieter than other breeds.
Features of care
Scottish cats unpretentiousbut some nuances of care are still important.
Doglyad hair care
✔ Comb out 1-2 times a week
✔ During molting – every 2-3 days
✔ Bathe every 3-4 months
Gigie dental and ear hygiene
✔ Brush your teeth once a week
✔ Wipe your ears 1-2 times a week
Tray Tray and scratching post
✔ Tray required clean daily
✔ Trim your claws once every 2-3 weeks
📌 Interesting!
Scottish cats they really like to play and they need toys for activity.
Nutrition and diet
Scottish cats are prone to fatnesstherefore, it is important to monitor their diet.
🔹 Basic nutrition rules:
✅ High-quality dry food or natural food
✅ High content protein and healthy fats
✅ Must be fresh water
🔹 What you can give:
✔ Chicken, turkey or beef meat
✔ Vegetables (carrot, zucchini, pumpkin)
✔ Fish once a week
🔹 What is forbidden:
Licorice sweets, chocolate
Sol salty, spicy food
Svini Pork, sausages
📌 Interesting!
Due to genetic features lop-eared cats may have joint problems, so it is important to add to the diet chondroprotectors.
Health issues
Although Scottish cats generally healthythey have a tendency to some hereditary diseases.
🔹 Most common problems:
⚠ Osteochondrodysplasia - joint diseases in lop-eared cats
⚠ Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy - heart disease
⚠ Fatness - in case of improper nutrition
📌 Interesting!
Straight-eared cats (Scottish Straight) have fewer genetic problemsthan lop-eared ones (Scottish Fold).
Interesting facts about Scottish cats
✔ They always look surprised through round eyes
✔ They don't like heights - rarely jump on cabinets
✔ They sleep in the strangest positions - sometimes sitting like people
✔ The most famous Scottish cat is the Maru from Japanwho became a YouTube star
Conclusion
The Scottish cat is an excellent companion, combining tenderness, playfulness and balanced character.
📢 These cats are perfect for families with children and those who are looking for a gentle and calm friend! 🐱❤️
