History of breed scottish fold or Scottish Fold began in 1961 when William Ross found on one of the farms of Scottish Fold kittens. It is known that the cat, which gave rise to the young breed named Susie. She had a white color and also had a lop-eared. Where it came from nobody knows. William interested in such an unusual appearance cat, and he bought from a farmer one white kitten. Russia called his favorite Snooks. Soon William and his wife, Mary Ross became the first in the world of breeders breed scottish fold.
Scottish fold breeding program built on the crossing Fold cats with British Shorthair pets. However, as a result of such crosses in most kittens were born with ears more like a "bent" rather than hanging. Of course, breeders tried to cross two individuals with the desired mutation, but in this case the kittens were born with disorders of the locomotor apparatus. In 1970, Dr. Neil Todd, along with the professionals were able to sort out the problem. Experienced geneticists were able to maintain the desired mutation, eliminating its negative effects.
In 1980, Folds went into the top ten most popular breeds in the United States. After receiving permission to participate in the competition, the Scots soon began to win prizes. In short the glory of the lop-eared beauties can only envy.
The Scots usually have average dimensions. The tail is relatively long and pointed. The neck is short. Head rounded, whisker pads are well developed. Ears are small, folded forward. However, at the fold kittens are born with straight ears, which begin to go to bed at the age of four weeks. The eyes are round, large, their color should match the coat color. Color can be anything. Wool is thick and short.
Scottish Care is not complicated. You only need to periodically bathing, trimming the claws, is to regularly inspect the ears and eyes. Comb of pets is two times a week because of the thick fur (during molting this procedure is performed more frequently).
Scottish Folds are kind and lovely creatures. Has a moderate temperament and is well-balanced psyche. They will never retaliate or react aggressively to the offender. Very attached to his master, but are not intrusive. Cats of this breed are usually taciturn, and the voice of these cats is quite different from the usual cat's meow (the voice is very low and hoarse.) Preference is given to calm games with them is never mess.
