The Scottish Fold originated from a barn cat named Susie, discovered in Scotland in 1961, whose ear cartilage folded forward to give her an owl-like expression. That distinctive look — combined with a sweet, adaptable temperament — made the breed immediately popular worldwide. Scottish Folds are calm, playful, and tend to get along well with everyone. However, the gene responsible for the folded ears also raises significant welfare concerns that every prospective owner should understand.
I've had my Scottish Fold for 6 years and overall it's been an amazing experience. adapts well to any home. adorable folded ears. The personality of this breed really is special — sweet, calm, adaptable. That said, there are a few realities I wish someone had been more upfront about. expensive vet …
Read full review →I hate to write a negative review because I do love my Scottish Fold. gets along with everyone is genuinely wonderful. But I feel I owe future owners honesty about what this breed actually requires. joint problems — and I mean seriously. I had no idea how much this would affect my life. limited mob…
Read full review →I'm writing this after 3 difficult years. I want to be clear: I don't blame the breed. The Scottish Fold has genuine wonderful qualities — gets along with everyone. But the challenges have been overwhelming for us. osteochondrodysplasia causes pain has been relentless. expensive vet care was someth…
Read full review →I've had my Scottish Fold for 3 years now, and I honestly cannot imagine life without he. When I was researching breeds, everyone kept telling me the Scottish Fold was the right choice for my lifestyle, and they were absolutely right. quiet and calm — that alone would be enough, but there's so much…
Read full review →I've had my Scottish Fold for 1 years now, and I honestly cannot imagine life without she. When I was researching breeds, everyone kept telling me the Scottish Fold was the right choice for my lifestyle, and they were absolutely right. gets along with everyone — that alone would be enough, but ther…
Read full review →My Scottish Fold Finn is 3 years old now and has been a wonderful companion. The breed lives up to its reputation: adapts well to any home. I particularly love that adorable folded ears. My one knock is that osteochondrodysplasia causes pain. I underestimated this when I first got he. Also, expensi…
Read full review →I've had my Scottish Fold for 2 years now, and I honestly cannot imagine life without he. When I was researching breeds, everyone kept telling me the Scottish Fold was the right choice for my lifestyle, and they were absolutely right. quiet and calm — that alone would be enough, but there's so much…
Read full review →My Scottish Fold Finn is 4 years old now and has been a wonderful companion. The breed lives up to its reputation: quiet and calm. I particularly love that gets along with everyone. My one knock is that joint problems. I underestimated this when I first got he. Also, ethical controversy over breedi…
Read full review →Our Scottish Fold has been part of our family for 6 years and I still get emotional thinking about how much she has enriched our lives. sweet and gentle — and with two young kids, that means everything. gets along with everyone. We've tried other breeds before but nothing compares to the Scottish F…
Read full review →I've had my Scottish Fold for 3 years and overall it's been an amazing experience. quiet and calm. adorable folded ears. The personality of this breed really is special — sweet, calm, adaptable. That said, there are a few realities I wish someone had been more upfront about. joint problems was a re…
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