The Scottish Fold is a gentle, loving, curly eared cat, who enjoys nothing more than to display and receive affection. If you are looking for a sweet natured, loving companion, you should definitely consider making the Scottish Fold a part of your family.

The Scottish Fold has one of the sweetest dispositions found among felines. This cat loves to be held and cuddled. He even enjoys being carried around in various positions. This laid back creature is as content lying beside you as you relax on your favorite armchair, as he is in a houseful of playful children. The Scottish Fold makes a terrific house pet. Unlike many other cats, he does not have a predisposition to climbing and jumping on furniture and other household items. The Scottish Fold is not a talkative cat; in fact, he is very quiet. It is very rare that any are able to hear his tiny little voice. He gets along well with other cats and dogs. It is often recommended that the owner of a Scottish Fold get a second cat if they cannot be with their Fold much of the time. The Scottish Fold is a very social animal and greatly needs the company of his human family. This is a very adaptable cat that can adjust to almost any living environment. From apartment living in the city, to living in a large rustic farmhouse; this feline will be quite happy as long as he is not left alone. This is not a demanding cat, unlike other breeds, his only requirements are that you love him like he loves you. His activity level can be described as moderate, while he does love to lie next to you, sometimes even on his back, he also enjoys playing. But typically he likes to play with you not by himself.

The face of a Scottish fold is almost 'owl-like', with their large eyes and gently folded ears. The folds come in three degrees; single fold, double fold and triple fold. The triple fold being the most folded and usually found in only show cats. There are non-folded versions of this cat; called straight eared (or Scottish Shorthairs). The straight-eared variety is not accepted in most cat shows, but is very important in breeding programs. The ear folds are not present at birth, but rather they begin to develop, or in some cases not to develop, at about two to four weeks of age. By three months of age the degree of folding will be finished and will remain for the life of the cat. The hair of the Scottish Fold is dense, short and plush. The longhaired versions of this cat are a separate breed called the Highland Fold, Coupari, or Longhair Fold. Discussion of this cat can be found under any of these names. The shorthaired variety comes in a wide spectrum of colors including, cream, blue, white, orange, and black. In addition to the solid colors Scottish Folds are often seen in bi-color variations of white and one of the above colors as well as Tortoiseshell, Calico and Tabby. The appealing large eyes of the Scottish Fold are seen in blue, green, gold, copper, hazel or odd-eyed (containing two eyes of differing colors). The eye color will often depend on the color of the coat. The body of the Scottish Fold is of medium size, with adult males weighing 9-13 pounds and adult females, 6-9 pounds. The Scottish Fold's sweet expression is enhanced by the shape of their face. The Scottish Fold has pronounced whisker pads, combined with a curved mouth this will often produce and expression akin to a smile.

Descended from Scotland in the 1960's the Scottish Fold has been the subject of debate among some registries. The debate has been centered on the folds and whether or not it contributes to deafness in this breed. It is argued that the some of the original Scottish Folds were deaf, but not due to the folds, but rather because the deaf gene often associated with blue eyed white cats, was present in the breeding lines. Some registries, particularly the GCCF of Great Britain have still not accepted this cat due to this debate. The Scottish Fold is, however, accepted by many worldwide registries.

Well bred Scottish Fold cats are not subject to any specific diseases. A Scottish Fold bred from two folded parents will often develop a condition called, 'congenital osteodystrophy'. This is a degenerative joint disease that can cripple the affected animal. No responsible breeding program will ever mate two folded cats for this reason.

The only other specific care need is regular brushing to remove unwanted hair. Brushing should occur two to three times a week.

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