Features of the fold Scottish blue cat

Almost every cat lover secretly dreams of owning such a pet as a fold-eared Scottish blue cat. It is perfect for both families with children and the elderly. In order to be convinced of this, you should take a closer look at the description of this breed of cats.

In one of the versions about the origin of the Scottish Fold cat, it is said that she appeared in one of the Scottish villages as a result of an accidental relationship between a half-wild tabby cat and an unfamiliar cat. The female kitten had a feature in the form of hanging ears, similar to folded leaves. Her offspring were distributed among friends, and, thus, one of the kittens ended up in the house of Mary Ross from Scotland, who was fascinated by the extraordinary appearance of the animal. Then she turned to specialists for advice on the breeding of such a breed of cats.

She crossed her pet with a British Shorthair, and then a female from their offspring with a British blue cat. Thus, the initial prototype of a Scottish blue cat with drooping ears was developed for the first time.

In another version, references to this breed of representatives of the feline world date back to the 19th century in the work of Charles Darwin, where he writes about a Chinese breed of cats with hanging ears.

In some sources, representatives of the Scottish Fold breed can be found under the name Scottish Fold.This type of cat is quite new, so it is not as common in the world as other cat breeds. However, this does not make them less popular with pets in all countries.

Like any other breed, Scottish Folds have their own distinctive features:

• harmoniously folded body, having the correct proportions;
• average paw length with a well-developed muscular system;
• straight long tail;
• the head has a rounded shape due to chubby cheeks;
• the muzzle is not flat, but not particularly elongated;
• round eyes, the color of which differs depending on the color;
• small ears pressed to the head.

Since this breed of cats is considered relatively young, the signs of a purebred Scottish representative are still in controversy among experts. However, some common characteristics are already ingrained.

• Average weight ranges from 3 to 6 kg.
• The growth of an adult can reach 28-34 cm.
• In the World Cat Federation, there is no specific requirement for the color of Scottish Fold cats, but in the Cat Fanciers Association some coat colors are not recognized: chocolate, lilac-blue and colorpoint.
• Life expectancy is about 13-15 years, but if the cat does not have congenital diseases, then he can live up to 20-23 years.
• Scottish Fold cats have a kind, quiet character, by their nature they are very indifferent to everything that happens around. Lazy by nature, he will prefer a serene sleep in his arms, rather than following on the heels of the owner. Such a cat will never remain indifferent to the drooping mood of the owner and will definitely come to him in order to console him.
• As for their mental abilities, it should be noted here their ability to quickly get used to the tray and scratching post.

It should be noted that Scottish Fold cats are not vindictive, but fearful. For this reason, you should not shout and scold your pet strongly, as this can affect the mental state of the animal. They really like to watch the actions of their owners, to be just outside observers. They are not clingy.If they need anything, the animals will just meow softly, and not yell at the whole house.

Scottish Fold blue cats easily take root in a new home, while rather quickly remember what they are forbidden to do and where they should not climb. The good news for those looking to teach their pet about commands is the knowledge that the Scots quite quickly and easily master the simplest of the commands.

On trips, representatives of this breed of cats behave calmly and quietly. Having prepared a comfortable place for your pet, you can easily take it with you on vacation - it tolerates trips quite easily. The owner is required to have a convenient basket for transporting the animal, a pre-prepared tray for the natural needs, bowls for water and food.

Interesting combinations of coat color and eye color are often found. The color of the coat can not only vary in different shades, but also strip. There are also representatives whose color combines two shades mixed with white.

And blue eyes are typical for cats with white coats, as well as those with rare blue point coats.

There are mixed colors of Scottish Fold cats, in which from a light shade of the undercoat there is a transition to a darker or more saturated color closer to the ends of the coat.

Colors with patterns on wool, created by various stripes, round curls and other interesting ornaments of a different color, close in tone to the main one, are called tabby. Among the Scottish Fold tabby cats, you can find blue tabby cats, which are distinguished by an unusual coat color. Also common are silver, brown, brindle, tortoiseshell tabby colors.

Despite the fact that adults of this breed of cats are calm and lazy, at a young age they need to be carefully monitored, since Scottish Fold blue kittens are energetic, restless and playful.

For this reason in advance, you need to hide various kinds of wires and fragile objects that the kitten may like. When choosing bowls for feeding, preference should be given to heavy containers so that the baby cannot overturn them. It is worth taking care of a place to cope with his natural needs, so that from the first days the pet is accustomed to go to the toilet only there.

In the house it is necessary to find a place for the pet to rest and equip it with a house or bedding in advance. You also need buy a scratching post or make one yourself. To do this, a thick rope must be tightly wrapped around the table leg.

Like any child, Scottish Fold blue kittens are very playful, therefore they need to purchase several different toys, otherwise the owner's things or shoes may become these toys.

Caring for a breed of cats is about the same as for any other cats. At least once every 1-2 weeks, it is necessary to comb out his wool, for which you need to buy a special brush designed specifically for this. When bathing (about once every 6 months), in no case should water get into your ears.

Once every two weeks, you need to clean the cat's ears using a rolled cotton pad. With special scissors for cutting nails, your pet should shorten their length at least once a month. Once every three months, deworming should be carried out, and at the beginning of spring, chase fleas.

It is worth watching the eyes of the animal: if they began to turn sour, you need to wipe them with a cotton pad dipped in brewed strong black tea. If within a week the condition of the eyes has not improved, then it is necessary to take the pet to the veterinarian.

Scottish Fold Blue cats are prone to weight gain.To keep your pet healthy, you need to take its diet seriously. You can feed representatives of this breed with dry food of a premium class from a trusted manufacturer. Pet stores sell food that is specialized for a particular breed of cat. They contain all the trace elements necessary for the full development and life of a pet.

Boiled chicken offal, boiled sea fish, eggs, kefir, fermented baked milk, vitamin complexes (after consulting a veterinarian) are also suitable.

For those who decide to buy a Scottish Fold blue cat kitten, you need to contact only to trusted breeders, who will be able to provide all the documents of the kitten's parents, including those with vaccinations.

Additional testimonials about the Fold Scottish Blue cat can be found in the video below.