In 1961, in Scotland, the spouses Mary and WilliamRoss saw an unusual kitten from his neighbors. Suzy - that's the name of the baby - was very different from her siblings by unusual hanging ears. Later she had two kittens. Pussycat Snooks, settled at the Ross, after a while gave birth to a baby Snowball. William registered a kennel in his name and devoted his life to the development of this breed.
Development of the breed
World fame "the Scots" received, whenhave got to the USA. American breeders continued to work on improving the breed. In 1974, she was recognized in the CFA. Initially, she received the status of an experimental, and in 1977 he became the champion. The Scottish Fold Scottish cat (Scottish Fold) today has an American variety. It is lighter with a perfectly round head and large round animal eyes.
Feline Scottish cat: external signs
Scottish fold refers to short-haired breedscats. These are medium-sized animals with rounded lines. The skeleton is moderately developed. The body is muscular, short, round, the same in width in the sacrum and in the chest. Limbs of medium size. The feet are rounded, neat. The tail can be from medium to long, at the base of a thick, evenly tapering along the entire length.
Scottish fold: character
Lop-eared Scottish cat is petof many people. He is very attached to the house, to his master. It is a breed that is easily tamed due to natural ingenuity. Scottish Fold has a very balanced psyche. He behaves well at exhibitions, he is not confused by the accumulation of a large number of people and cats. This amazing animal will not fall into depression due to some kind of travel, trips. The main thing is to have a favorite owner nearby. But a long separation from him can make the animal feel lonely and feel abandoned.
Health and Care
By nature, a scottish fold cat is endowedgood health However, these animals may have anomalies of the skeleton, which is due to the gene responsible for the visuoosti. As a result, the Scottish Fold cat breed is prone to a disease such as osteochondrodystrophy. In the "risk group" are animals with rigid, stiff limbs and a short short tail. Such signs may indicate a possible skeletal anomaly.
Lop-eared Scottish cat: food
It is advisable that up to four months fresh foodconstantly lying in the bowl of a kitten. At this age they eat little, but often. Then transfer the pet to four meals a day. An adult Scottish Fold cat should be fed twice a day. Many owners of such animals know, but, unfortunately, do not follow the golden rule: the animal can not be fed from your table. Cats harmful pork. You can give raw meat and fish, but before that they should be well frozen in the freezer. Then boil them and chop them finely. You can give the cat mince, turkey, beef heart and liver. All meat products must be boiled or frozen.
