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Scottish Fold· cat
Scottish Fold: the owl-faced sweetheart
Quiet, sweet-natured, and famous for folded ears — but that cute look comes with joint health considerations.
Temperament
Scottish Folds are calm, affectionate, and adaptable. They enjoy being around people and are happy in most homes.
The folded-ear reality
The fold is caused by a cartilage mutation (osteochondrodysplasia) that can also affect joints throughout the body.
- Only buy from breeders who pair a Fold with a non-Fold.
- Fold-to-Fold breeding causes severe arthritis.
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