Scottish Fold
The Scottish Fold is a breed of domestic cat with a natural dominant-gene mutation that affects cartilage throughout the body, causing the ears to fold, bending forward and down towards the front of the head.
⚡ Auf einen Blick
Größe
Mittel
Gewicht
6-13 lbs (3-6 kg)
Lebenserwartung
11-14 years
Energielevel
Niedrig
Kinderfreundlich
Ja
Wohnungstauglich
Ja
💖 Charakter & Verhalten
Scottish Folds are good-natured and adjust well to other pets and children. They are very affectionate and thrive on attention.
🍖 Futter & Leckerlis
A balanced diet is important. Since they can be less active, monitor portions to prevent obesity.
⚠️ Allgemeine Informationen — bei besonderen Ernährungsbedürfnissen einen Tierarzt konsultieren.
🧶 Spiel & Aktivitäten
Lieblingsspiele und -aktivitäten:
- Puzzle toys
- Feather wands
- Watching TV
- Sitting like a human
- Gentle chase
Moderate exercise is needed. Teaser toys and puzzles are good for mental stimulation.
🏡 Lebensumgebung
Excellent apartment cats. They are indoor-only cats.
✨ Wissenswertes
- All Scottish Folds trace their lineage back to a white barn cat named Susie.
- They are known for sitting in the 'Buddha Position'.
- Not all kittens in a litter will have folded ears.
- Taylor Swift has two Scottish Folds!
- They have very expressive eyes.
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