Fold causes tenderness, probably everyone.Expressive eyes, muzzle charming, plush coat, and most importantly - the ears, bent forward.
descriptions of cats with unusual ears are found in the annals of the XVIII century.But the history of Scottish Fold begins in the fifties of the twentieth century.One farmer from Scotland saw a white cat with curled ears, who was staying with neighbors.The owners did not know why they are pitomitsy ears.Farmers are interested unusual cat, and he asked to give him a kitten with a non-standard form of the ears when it occurs.Only two years later realized his request.And it is with that kitten has a history breed "Scottish Fold".
family farmers, supported by the British geneticists, to breed the new breed.Fold cats were crossed with a British Shorthair.This breed has appeared much as fans and opponents.Incidentally, in England it is not officially recognized, although there are several nurseries.
In 1970 Scottish fold cat was taken to America, I came to the well-known breeder of short-tailed cats, bringing it into raptures.So there were Scottish fold.Today, America is recognized as the center of this race.
There are two types within the breed: Scottish Fold - Scottish Fold and straights - pryamouhie.Straight not participate in exhibitions, but for breeding are required.To avoid genetic diseases crossed fold with pryamouhie or British Shorthair.Surprisingly, in all kittens born from this crossing, ears straight.Fold seen in about half of the litter, and only a month old.
Fold - a medium-sized cat with a short body and short neck.Thorax her broad, short legs, a tail, with a special at the end.The ears, the main difference of these cats, small, folded forward close to the head.The head is large, round eyes, big.The coat is short, not close to the body.Color can be any, it occurs predominantly blue, black, white and marble.
nature of cats of this breed is calm, you can even say, phlegmatic.They are independent, cool and unobtrusive.Fold very attached to his master, affectionate, friendly, child, quietly makes tiskanya, reconciled with the presence of other animals in the house.The voice of these cats quiet, they serve it rare.They are clean, smart, owners do not create problems.To sleep like on the back.
British Fold differ good health, long life.Fold due to a certain gene, which can lead to skeletal abnormalities.They can be observed osteohondrodistrofiya, as a rule, individuals with a short tail and legs rigid.
Grooming cat, close attention should be paid to the ears.Custom pinna contributes to increased production of sulfur.The ears should be cleaned weekly.Wool does not require special attention, it is enough to comb once a week.Periodically, your eyes should be cleaned with a clean damp cloth.
Fold, appearing in the house almost immediately becomes the favorite of all family members.
