5 Surprising Facts About Scottish Fold Cats
1. They all have one common ancestor: Susie
Scottish fold cats first came about in the 1960s and she was bred with other cats to develop the breed, and subsequently, all Scottish fold cats have her as a common ancestor.
2. The fold is due to a mutation.
The folded ear is a spontaneous mutation and comes from an incompletely dominant gene that results in both folded and straight-eared cats.
3. They’re born with straight ears.
Scottish fold cats are known for their signature folded ears, they’re actually born with straight ears.
4. Scottish fold cats are never bred together. Scottish fold cats are never bred together for ethical concerns, as offspring may be born with degenerative issues.
5. They sit like humans.
They also famously sit like humans, which Scottish fold owners have lovingly dubbed “The Buddha Sit.”
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1. They all have one common ancestor: Susie
Scottish fold cats first came about in the 1960s and she was bred with other cats to develop the breed, and subsequently, all Scottish fold cats have her as a common ancestor.
2. The fold is due to a mutation.
The folded ear is a spontaneous mutation and comes from an incompletely dominant gene that results in both folded and straight-eared cats.
3. They’re born with straight ears.
Scottish fold cats are known for their signature folded ears, they’re actually born with straight ears.
4. Scottish fold cats are never bred together. Scottish fold cats are never bred together for ethical concerns, as offspring may be born with degenerative issues.
5. They sit like humans.
They also famously sit like humans, which Scottish fold owners have lovingly dubbed “The Buddha Sit.”
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