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# The Scottish Fold: temperament, price, health, and breeders
Scotland
A tender and peaceful cat, famous for its delicately folded ears.
Size MediumLife expectancy 13–15 yearsBudget ≈ €65/monthKitten €400 – €1,500
[Find a breeder 33](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-scottish-fold) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-cat-breeds?races=scottish-fold)
The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Which cat is right for you?](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-cat)
Families and children Excellent
Daily exercise needs Moderate
Apartment living Excellent
First-time owners Very good
Other pets Excellent
Tolerance of being alone Limited
Vocalization Quiet
Strengths and weaknesses
- Peaceful temperament: Its natural calm makes it a pleasant companion on a daily basis.
- Very affectionate: It readily seeks the closeness of its family and enjoys gentle interactions.
- Good cohabitation: It often gets along very well with respectful children and other animals.
- Osteoarticular sensitivity: The breed requires real vigilance regarding disorders linked to the folded-ear mutation.
- Does not tolerate solitude well: It may cope poorly with prolonged absences if it lacks presence and stimulation.
- Tendency to become overweight: Its greediness requires a well-controlled ration and regular weight monitoring.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Calm families: Its gentle and sociable nature suits a present and attentive household.
- Apartment living: Its moderate activity level and calm temperament adapt well to an indoor home.
- Households with other animals: Its good social tolerance often makes cohabitation easier.
Not recommended for
- People often absent: He does not tolerate being left alone for long periods.
- Adopters looking for a breed without specific monitoring: The Scottish Fold requires particular attention to mobility and joints.
- Buyers focused on appearance: Health and breeding ethics must take precedence over the shape of the ears.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
26 cmScottish Fold
- Height at the withers
- 22–30 cm
- Weight
- 3–5 kg
- Coat
- Short, dense
- Origin
- Scotland
- Grooming
- Moderate grooming needs
## Photos and videos
See the Scottish Fold in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
The Scottish Fold appeared in 1961 in Scotland, when a cat with naturally folded ears was noticed near Coupar Angus, in the Tayside region. From this characteristic due to a spontaneous genetic mutation, William Ross and his wife Mary developed the breed, notably through crosses with the British Shorthair. The semi-longhaired variety is called Highland Fold. The breed then gained popularity, especially in the United States, where it was registered in championship by the CFA in 1978, before arriving in France in the following decade. Its breeding nevertheless remains debated because of the health problems linked to the mutation responsible for the folded ears.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
The Scottish Fold is a medium-sized cat, with a broad, stocky and well-muscled body. Its head is round, with full cheeks, a rather short nose and large round eyes with a gentle expression. Its best-known characteristic is the presence of small ears folded forward, wide at the base and rounded at the tip. The legs are relatively short without hindering movement, the tail is flexible and of medium length, and the coat is short, dense, with a thick undercoat.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
The Scottish Fold is appreciated for its calm, gentle and affectionate temperament. It readily seeks the company of its family, shows tenderness toward its humans and generally remains discreet in its vocalizations. Behind its apparent tranquility, it retains a playful and curious side that allows it to share well in the daily life of an active household, provided that the environment remains reassuring and stable.
Affectionate Intelligent Sociable
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
This cat adapts easily to different living environments, including apartments, and copes quite well with the presence of children as well as other animals. It likes to watch, play and explore without being particularly prone to wandering off. On the other hand, it tolerates long periods of solitude poorly and can be disturbed by changes that are too frequent in its habits.
Training
## Training and socialization
The education of the Scottish Fold is based mainly on gentleness, consistency and enrichment of the living environment. He understands routines well, responds favorably to calm encouragement and easily learns to use scratching posts, resting areas and everyday rituals. It is better to avoid any harsh constraint, because this sensitive cat prefers a stable and predictable framework.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Scottish Fold
The price of the Scottish Fold varies depending on the lineage, compliance with the standard, the reputation of the breeding cattery and the seriousness of health monitoring. Vigilance is essential, because the breed’s typical appearance must never take precedence over health and breeding conditions.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/scottish-fold/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
The Scottish Fold generally has a solid constitution, but its breed requires particular vigilance due to the mutation linked to folded ears. This characteristic may be accompanied by cartilage and skeletal disorders whose severity varies depending on the individuals. Serious veterinary monitoring and the choice of a responsible breeder are essential.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/scottish-fold/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The Scottish Fold needs a complete, balanced diet adapted to its age, activity level and physiological status. Its possible tendency to greediness justifies a measured ration, given consistently and accompanied by permanent access to fresh water.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/scottish-fold/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
All Scottish Fold kittens are born with straight ears, which only begin to fold from the age of 3 to 4 weeks in individuals carrying the sought-after trait. Individuals from the same line that keep straight ears are called Scottish Straight, while the semi-longhaired variety is known as Highland Fold. The breed still raises ethical debates today because of the link between its iconic appearance and certain osteoarticular disorders.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Scottish Fold
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Is the Scottish Fold suitable for apartment living?
Yes, it is a calm and adaptable cat that generally lives very well in an apartment, provided it has toys, scratching posts and regular interactions with its family.
### Can the Scottish Fold live with children and other animals?
Yes, it is generally very sociable with respectful children, other cats and other animals, thanks to its gentle and calm temperament.
### Does the Scottish Fold shed a lot?
Its shedding remains rather low to moderate, but weekly brushing helps limit dead hair, especially during shedding periods.
### Why is the breed controversial?
The folded shape of the ears is linked to a genetic mutation that can also cause cartilage and skeletal disorders, which raises ethical and health concerns.
## Find a Scottish Fold breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Scottish Fold breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
[Scottish Fold breeders in Nouvelle-Aquitaine6](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-scottish-fold/nouvelle-aquitaine) [Scottish Fold breeders in Occitanie5](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-scottish-fold/occitanie) [Scottish Fold breeders in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes5](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-scottish-fold/auvergne-rhone-alpes) [Scottish Fold breeders in Grand Est4](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-scottish-fold/grand-est) [Scottish Fold breeders in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur3](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-scottish-fold/provence-alpes-cote-dazur)
### Scottish Fold breeders by country
[38 breeders of Scottish Fold in Germany](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-scottish-fold/germany) [34 breeders of Scottish Fold in Italy](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-scottish-fold/italy) [33 breeders of Scottish Fold in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-scottish-fold) [10 breeders of Scottish Fold in Spain](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-scottish-fold/spain) [2 breeders of Scottish Fold in the United Kingdom](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-scottish-fold/united-kingdom) [1 breeder of Scottish Fold in Austria](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-scottish-fold/austria)
[All breeders of Scottish Fold in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-scottish-fold)
## Ready to welcome a Scottish Fold?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-scottish-fold)
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