Scottish Fold Cat: Breed Profile, Personality, Care, Price & Breeders

The Scottish Fold wins you over at first sight with its amazing combination of unusual looks, temperament, and personality. The breed also adapts remarkably well: these cats quickly get used to new surroundings, people, and other pets, though they won’t be especially cuddly.

Are Scottish Folds as trouble-free as they seem at first glance? What should you know when choosing a plush kitten? What should you be ready for? You’ll find the answers to all these questions in our article.

Scottish Fold Personality and Traits at a Glance

Tolerance for being alone: 3

Like British Shorthairs, Scottish Folds can be left alone for long periods.

The Scottish Fold is one of those breeds that doesn’t get bored on its own. You can safely leave your pet for a whole day; it will find something to do while you’re at work. If you need to travel, make sure your cat has access to food and water. Get an automatic waterer and an automatic feeder, or ask your neighbors to look after your pet.

Shedding: 3

Compared to other breeds, the Scottish Fold falls somewhere in the middle for shedding.

Yes, these cats have a thick undercoat and need brushing a couple of times a week, and daily during shedding season. But with a balanced diet and the right vitamin and mineral supplement, they hardly shed at all.

Activity level: 3

The Scottish Fold isn’t hyperactive or overly mischievous.

This is a refined breed that doesn’t climb curtain rods; it prefers to stay close to its owner’s warm side. Scottish Folds may sleep all day until their people come home. Then, when the whole family is together, they’ll kick off a “fun run” and get everyone involved in the game.

Of course, they can’t match the energy of an Abyssinian or a Bengal. These plush, folded-ear cats are happy to calmly watch what people are doing.

Bursts of activity are the exception rather than the rule for them. Owners agree that watching a Scottish Fold is pure pleasure and relaxation.

Purring: 3

Not every Scottish Fold likes to purr.

Yes, some folded-ear cats happily purr in their owner’s arms. But according to owners, such cats are rare.

If that disappoints you, look at other, more “talkative” breeds: the Exotic Shorthair or the Burmese.

Good with kids: 4

The Scottish Fold gets along great with kids, but it isn’t suited to being a plush toy. Explain to your kids that they shouldn’t carry it around all the time.

Fold kittens are ideal playmates, but they’re afraid of noise and loud sounds, so families with small children should get an older kitten.

Attitude toward guests: 3

The Scottish Fold’s strong ability to adapt helps it accept strangers, but it needs time to get used to a guest.

Yes, they may eventually make friends with your visitors, but don’t expect a Scottish Fold to climb into a stranger’s lap. Most likely, your pet will calmly watch strangers from a distance.

Gets along with other animals and dogs: 5

Feel free to get a Scottish Fold if you already have pets.

The breed is very sociable. Scottish Folds make great friends with other pets, and even the toughest dog turns into a gentle puppy around them.

Important! There are exceptions: some cats of this breed can’t get along with any other animal.

Ease of care: 3

These cats need special care only for their ears.

Their unusual ear shape causes more wax to build up, which increases the risk of ear problems. Otherwise, caring for a Scottish Fold is no different from other breeds and isn’t especially difficult.

Intelligence: 5

Scottish Folds are unusually smart and have a good memory.

They prefer puzzle toys to ordinary ones. You can teach them simple tricks: fetching a toy, giving a paw, and standing on their hind legs. Scottish Folds quickly learn basic dog-training commands: sit, stand, and lie down.

Health concerns: 3

The Scottish Fold is the result of a gene mutation, so it isn’t the healthiest breed.

Fold cats are prone to a number of inherited diseases, ear infections, and deafness. Read more about the breed’s health problems in the “Health” section.

History of the Breed

The first description of cats with unusual folded ears can be found in a Chinese “world journal of knowledge and entertainment” dated 1796. Of course, those weren’t Scottish Folds; they were ordinary house cats that carried the defective gene.

The breed’s foremother was a white cat named Susie with unusual ears, noticed by Scottish farmer William Ross in 1959. He became interested in this unusual animal, and in 1961 he got one of Susie’s folded-ear kittens from her owner. That was the start of deliberate breeding of these distinctive cats, which eventually became a separate breed.

Recognition didn’t come easily. The breed was recognized in England, but then breeding it was banned. The culprit was the mutant gene, which causes many diseases in these cats. In 1978, the breed began to be bred in the US. Today, the Scottish Fold is recognized by the Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA), the World Cat Federation (WCF), and The International Cat Association (TICA).

Description and Appearance

A plush cat with a round face, big wide-set eyes, unusual folded ears, prominent whisker pads, and a “surprised” expression can’t be mistaken for anything else. Scottish Folds resemble British Shorthairs, but their ears make them expressive and instantly recognizable.

How the Scottish Fold Differs From the Scottish Straight

Scottish Folds must always be bred to Straights (cats with ordinary ears). So when kittens are born, all of them have straight ears. Even the breeder doesn’t know what each kitten will become; you can tell only when the little one grows a bit (2–4 weeks).
Scottish Folds differ from Scottish Straights only in ear shape. In some countries, the two are considered the same breed.

WCF Breed Standard

Scottish Folds are described in several international standards. Let’s look at how the World Cat Federation (WCF) standard describes the breed:

• Body. Rounded, medium-sized, and muscular. Evenly developed in the hindquarters and shoulders.
• Chest. Broad.
• Back. Massive and broad.
• Shoulders. Massive.
• Head. Broad, massive, and nicely rounded. The profile has a slight dip but no deep stop.
• Muzzle. With prominent, rounded whisker pads.
• Cheeks. Full.
• Nose. Broad, straight, and short, with a slight indentation at the forehead.
• Chin. Strong and well developed.
• Ears. Small, preferably very small. Folded down and forward, tightly folded. Set very wide apart. Pressed tightly against the skull, they don’t stick out beyond the line of the head and keep its round shape.
• Eyes. Large, round, and set very wide apart. Eye color matches the coat color.
• Neck. Powerful and short.
• Legs. Muscular and short.
• Paws. Round and sturdy.
• Tail. Medium length. Flexible. Thick. In proportion to the body.
• Coat. Not described in the WCF standard. In the CFA and TICA standards: short, soft, with a dense (plush) texture.
• Color. WCF and TICA allow any color. The CFA standard doesn’t allow chocolate, lilac, colorpoint, or their variations with white.
• Weight. Not described by the standard. On average, females weigh 8–10 lb and males 11–15 lb.
• Height at the shoulder. Not described by the standard. On average, 11–12 in.
• Average lifespan. 10 to 15 years.
• Disqualifications. A short, stiff tail. A kink in the tail. Ears that don’t lie flat against the skull.

Important!

Breeding a Scottish Fold to a Scottish Fold isn’t allowed. For breeding, a Scottish Fold is paired with a British Shorthair.

What You Need to Know About Scottish Fold Ears

The ears are the breed’s calling card, so the standard is most demanding about them. The ear should have one or two folds and lie flat. The ears seem to continue the curve of the head without breaking its proportions or the overall doll-like impression.

In adult cats, the distance between the ears is so wide that a human palm fits easily between them. In kittens, the fold becomes noticeable only at 5 weeks. The distance between a kitten’s ears is 3–4 fingers wide.

Important: In some cases, a Scottish Fold’s ears may lift slightly because of weather changes, heat, pregnancy, or stress. Usually the ear returns to its place after a while. Ears that stay folded no matter what are a hallmark of a show-quality cat!

Photos and Colors

Since the standards allow almost all colors for breeding, Scottish Folds come in the following varieties:

• solid: an even color with no flecks, uniform along the whole hair;
• bicolor: half the body is white and the other half another color. The pattern is nearly symmetrical;
• pointed: a light base color, with darker paws, tail, ears, and face;
• tortoiseshell (tortie): an even mix of dark patches with red or cream ones. Only females can be tortoiseshell;
• smoke: a uniform color with a silvery-white base on each hair;
• tabby: a banded pattern on different parts of the body. It comes in many color combinations (silver-blue, brown, red, blue, cream) and patterns (mackerel, spotted, marbled);
• particolor: tortoiseshell combined with white;
• chinchilla: only 1/8 of each hair is colored, and the rest is white;
• ticked: each hair is evenly colored in bands. The hairs have dark yellow rings, and the tip is dark, with no pattern;
• shaded: the top part of the hair is colored and the rest is white;
• van: the whole body is white except the face and tail;
• harlequin: white cats with patches of different colors covering 1/5 to 1/6 of the body. The tail is always colored.

Solid Colors

Blue

The most popular Scottish Fold color. Plush cats in gray (blue) are bred most often.

White

Snow-white cats aren’t as common as blue ones, but they’re just as charming.

Black (ebony)

A pure black coat allows no spots or flecks. Only this cat’s eyes are colored, usually bright orange.

Cream

Cream comes in different intensities. A small number of white hairs on the body is allowed.

Chocolate

A beautiful, rich brown shade. Chocolate cats are charming, but not all standards allow this color.

Lilac

A rare color: a cool gray with a pinkish tint. This beautiful color was created artificially by breeders. The CFA standard doesn’t recognize it.

Bicolors

Blue bicolor

The classic gray (blue) plush is broken up by large white patches. Usually the upper body is blue and the underside is white.

Black bicolor

A folded-ear cat with a black back, tail, and top of the head. The belly, paws, and lower face are white.

Pointed Colors

Blue point

An incredibly beautiful cat, the dream of many cat lovers. The light coat is slightly darker on the face, tail, paws, and ears. Blue eyes complete the fairy-tale look.

Cream blue point

It differs from blue point in that the base color is darker. Gray-blue markings are evenly mixed with soft cream ones.

Tortoiseshell

The tortie pattern occurs only in females. It comes in different combinations: red and black, cream and blue, chocolate and red, lilac and cream.

Smoke

Beautiful silvery cats with an even “smoke” color. Most often there’s no pattern, but some cats have a faint one.

Tabby

Marbled tabby

The best-known Scottish Fold color. The vivid contrast of dark marbled swirls on a light background became popular thanks to a kitten that starred in Whiskas cat food ads.

Particolor

An unusual combination of tortoiseshell shades and white fur. The patches can vary in size and placement. These cats look adorable.

Chinchilla

Cats of this color look expensive, and they are. There are blue, golden, and blue golden chinchillas. Blue golden is considered the rarest and most expensive.

Ticked

A ticked Scottish Fold is a great rarity. Getting one is incredibly lucky.

Shaded

Scottish Folds come in shaded red, silver, and golden. There should be no pattern on the body. The only exceptions are the “M” on the forehead and dark rings on the legs.

Van

Charming white cats with asymmetrical patches of different sizes and colors on the face and tail. In rare cases, van cats have small patches on the legs or body. The patches don’t have to be solid; any variation is possible (tabby, tortie).

Harlequin

Another rare color for Scottish Folds. Harlequin cats look unusual and resemble the Harlequin character. The patches can be placed randomly and vary in size and color.

Living With and Caring for a Scottish Fold

Yes, the Scottish Fold isn’t the fussiest breed. These cats are quite independent and can spend some time alone without a fuss. They don’t tolerate too much attention from people, avoid overly persistent kids, and don’t like commotion and noise.

They love being near people and enjoy watching everything that goes on in the house. They may follow you around but not let you pick them up.

What Care Involves

To brush a Scottish Fold, use a wide-toothed comb and a natural-bristle brush. These cats have a thick undercoat, so a slicker brush isn’t suitable: it pulls out healthy hairs and ruins your pet’s gorgeous look. Brush your cat once a week, and 2–3 times a week during shedding.

Bathe only when necessary, for example, if your pet has rolled in something smelly or sticky (paint, oil, feces). There’s no need to bathe them as routine care.

Regular brushing solves another problem: it reduces the amount of hair cats swallow while grooming. To keep swallowed hair from causing problems, give your cat special malt pastes that help pass hairballs. This is especially important during shedding.

The Scottish Fold’s unique folded ears need special attention. Wax builds up in them more often, which increases the risk of infections. Clean the ears once a week with a cotton pad moistened with a special ear-cleaning lotion. Never clean your pet’s ears with cotton swabs, hydrogen peroxide, or alcohol.

A Scottish Fold’s eyes often water because of their anatomy. If the discharge is clear and light, there’s no need to worry.

Clean your pet’s eyes 1–2 times a week with a cotton pad or ball moistened with a special eye-cleaning solution. You can buy one at any pet pharmacy. If the discharge changes color, consistency, or smell, take your cat to the vet.

Get kittens used to tooth brushing from an early age. Brush adult cats’ teeth 1–2 times a week with a special brush and vet toothpaste. Human toothpaste isn’t suitable for cats. Brushing massages the gums and clears soft buildup from the mouth.

The best way to protect the teeth is the right food. Choose dry food based on your vet’s recommendations; they’ll suggest the best kibble size and ingredients.

Pets on a natural diet should get pieces of fresh vegetables so chewing helps clean the mouth. For the same reason, cut meat into pieces instead of grinding it.

Claw care starts with the right scratching post, which kittens should learn to use from an early age. Second comes regular checks to catch claw fungus early and keep an eye on claw length. Trim the claws only if the cat doesn’t wear them down enough on the scratching post and they’ve grown too long. Do it carefully with special nail clippers.

How Much Does It Cost to Keep a Scottish Fold?

We’ve put together a list of everything a kitten needs and worked out how much it costs to keep a Scottish Fold. If you’re planning to buy a kitten, you’ll find this useful.

What to Buy for Your Kitten

Essentials:

1. Food and water bowls: one for water and two for food if you plan to feed both dry and wet food. Scottish Folds have flat faces, so deep bowls don’t suit them. Buy wide ceramic bowls with low sides. Price: $10–$30.
2. A litter box. Scottish Folds love to dig in the litter, so choose a covered box or a deep box with inward-curved sides (2.5–4 in). Price: $20–$80.
3. A natural-bristle massage brush. You can buy one for $10–$20.
4. A scratching post. Corner models and wall-mounted ones work best. Price: $20–$50.
5. Toys (balls, wand toys, toy mice). Price: $5–$40.

Extras:

1. A bed or cat house. You can make one yourself or buy one for $15–$45.
2. A carrier bag. You’ll need $30–$70.
3. A rubber mat under the litter box. Scottish Folds love to dig, and a mat helps keep your home clean. Price: $10–$20.
4. A deshedding tool (such as a FURminator), for removing undercoat during shedding season. You can buy one for $20–$40.
5. A puzzle toy, to keep your cat from getting bored alone. Price: $15–$40.
6. Nail clippers. Price: $8–$15.

Keeping a Scottish Fold will cost you $650 to $1,200 a year.

The amount may vary depending on the type of food you choose, how often you need to see the vet, and which accessories and litter you use.

Health and Common Diseases

Scottish Folds have many built-in genetic problems. That’s why some countries ban breeding them.

Skeletal Disorders and Abnormal Development

The first thing a future Scottish Fold owner should know about is the skeletal abnormalities typical of folded-ear cats. The same gene that causes the folded ears is responsible for them, so this problem is common.

Osteochondrodysplasia

An incurable inherited disease that causes skeletal deformities, bent bones, a stiff and painful tail, and deformed legs. It can appear at any age, in kittenhood or in the prime of life.

Visible signs of the condition:

• lameness;
• a stiff gait;
• reluctance to jump;
• a strong reaction when the tail is touched;
• a suddenly squat look.

The disease can’t be cured; affected cats are given lifelong supportive care. To prevent it in offspring, never breed a fold female to a fold male. Kittens from such a mating may be born with mobility problems.

Achondroplasia

A disease that causes abnormal bone growth. Bones and cartilage don’t grow to the proper size, so these cats have very short legs.

Symptoms of the condition:

• a large head, out of proportion to the body;
• crooked teeth and a protruding jaw;
• abnormally short legs;
• a curved spine;
• enlarged joints.

The disease can’t be treated, though supportive care may be prescribed. Most often, by one year old, the kitten loses mobility and dies.

Ear Problems

Because of the genetic structure of their ears, Scottish Folds often have:

1. Ear infections (otitis). The folded ear shape is the result of softened cartilage. Because of this, more wax builds up in the ears and air can’t circulate well. All of this encourages harmful bacteria to multiply.
2. Ear mites. The structure of the ears makes it easier for ear mites to multiply.
3. Hearing loss. Deafness in Scottish Folds can affect one ear or both.
4. Tumors. Genetic problems increase the risk of benign and malignant growths in the ear.

Eye Problems

Scottish Folds often have:

1. Excessive tearing, caused by a shortened tear groove, the special shape of the skull, and narrow tear ducts.
2. Entropion (or ectropion) of the eyelid, often accompanied by excessive tearing.
3. Cataracts: clouding of the lens. Common in older cats. They lead to poor vision and blindness.
4. Glaucoma: increased pressure in the eye. The cat responds less to light and may walk unsteadily.

Other Conditions

Besides the diseases listed above, Scottish Folds may have dermatitis, polycystic kidney disease, hemophilia, urinary stones, intestinal blockages, and obesity.

Timely vaccinations, vet visits, regular joint checks, a balanced diet, and proper preventive care will help preserve your Scottish Fold’s quality of life. Don’t forget the vaccination schedule, parasite treatments, and spaying or neutering.

It’s best to take care of spaying or neutering in your kitten’s first year. Your vet will tell you the best age for the procedure.

On average, spaying a female will cost about $150–$500. Neutering a male costs about $100–$300.

On average, preventive care costs $300 to $600 a year.

Important!

Besides the diseases listed above, Scottish Folds fairly often have allergies to food and other irritants.

Feeding

Proper, balanced nutrition is essential for keeping folded-ear cats healthy.

The owner can choose the type of diet: natural foods or commercial food.

Decide on the type of feeding as soon as you bring your kitten home. Scottish Folds’ stomachs don’t handle food experiments well.

Raw and Homemade Diet

When putting together a natural diet for your cat, be sure to include:

• lean meat (chicken, turkey, beef);
• liver;
• organ meats and tripe;
• ocean fish (freshwater fish is bad for Scottish Folds), 1–2 times a month;
• low-fat cheese;
• cottage cheese (0–1% fat);
• a raw quail egg, 1–2 times a week;
• grains (oatmeal, buckwheat, brown rice);
• bran;
• brewer’s yeast;
• dried kelp;
• fruits and vegetables.

Don’t feed: lamb, pork, beans, potatoes, or onions.

On average, a Scottish Fold should get the following each day per 2.2 lb (1 kg) of body weight:

• 4 g of protein;
• 2 g of fat;
• 12–15 g of carbohydrates.

Scottish Folds are laid-back and tend to gain weight, so keep an eye on the quality and size of their portions. The daily portion for an adult cat is 7–7.5% of its body weight.

Be sure to include vitamin and mineral supplements in the diet. Talk to your vet to choose the best one for your pet.

Feeding this way will cost about $50–$90 a month.

Commercial Cat Food

Choose commercial food that’s at least premium; ideally, super-premium or holistic. These foods are more nutritious, less harmful, and almost never cause allergies. The daily portion is calculated individually, taking into account the cat’s weight, activity level, and physical condition. On average, it’s 1.4–2.5 oz.

Recommended foods available in the US:

• ORIJEN Fit & Trim Grain-Free, holistic, for cats prone to obesity;
• ACANA Wild Atlantic Grain-Free, a grain-free fish formula for adult cats;
• Hill’s Science Diet Sensitive Stomach & Skin, for cats with food sensitivities;
• Hill’s Science Diet Perfect Weight, a weight-control formula;
• Hill’s Science Diet Adult 7+, for less active and older cats;
• Royal Canin British Shorthair, a premium breed-specific food that also suits Scottish cats.

Food will cost about $30–$60 a month.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do Scottish Folds live as house cats?

The Scottish Fold’s average lifespan is 10–15 years. With good care and no serious health problems, they can live up to 20 years.

How much do adult cats and kittens weigh?

Scottish Fold kittens are born very small, weighing 2–4.5 oz. In the first week of life, a kitten gains 3.5–7 oz. By six months, female kittens weigh 5–8 lb, and male kittens reach 6.5–12 lb. Adult females weigh 5.5–10 lb, and males 10–15 lb.

Do they like being held?

A plush toy look isn’t an invitation to cuddle.

Scottish Folds don’t like being petted, picked up, or held in your lap. Don’t force it; the cats don’t approve. But they’ll happily sit next to you on the couch or in an armchair.

Can they live outdoors?

Of course not. Although the Scottish Fold’s ancestors were farm cats, modern Scottish Folds are suited only to living indoors.

How aggressive is the breed?

Scottish Folds are sweet, calm cats. They’re never aggressive without a reason. If a Scottish Fold kitten shows aggression, work out the cause with your vet.

Do they like to scratch and climb?

With proper training in feline etiquette, Scottish Folds quickly learn to scratch only on a scratching post. You can set up several spots for this. If you get a classic laid-back kitten, you won’t have any problems with torn wallpaper or curtains. But some owners complain about their little troublemakers. There’s no guarantee against that, especially if you buy a kitten from a private seller.

Is this breed hypoallergenic?

No, Scottish Folds aren’t a low-allergen breed. If you’re allergic to cat fur or saliva, look at other breeds.

Does the coat need grooming?

Of course. A Scottish Fold’s coat has a thick undercoat that needs regular brushing. Do it at least once a week, and more often during shedding season. Scottish Fold owners recommend getting a deshedding tool for this.

What eye colors do they have?

The range of eye colors is very wide. There are cats with copper, orange, yellow, brown, gold, hazel, amber, green, blue, and light blue eyes. Cats in some colors (white, bicolor) often have odd eyes, with the right eye one color and the left another.

Is the breed prone to heart disease?

Yes. Cases of a heart condition called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy have been found. But vets don’t consider this disease inherited in Scottish Folds, while in other breeds it’s most often genetic.

At what age do they stop growing?

A Scottish Fold is fully developed by 2.5–3 years. By then, the cat’s final eye and coat colors are set, and its skeleton and muscles are fully formed.

How do they feel about water?

The Scottish Fold isn’t one of those breeds that loves splashing in water. They need to get used to bathing from an early age.

Reviews From Owners

Irina: “My Scottish Fold is now 9 years and 4 months old. He’s a creature we love dearly. Maybe that’s why my plush bundle of happiness grew up a bit fussy and haughty.

He’s stubborn and doesn’t let just anyone pet him, but he’s curious about everyone and everything. Tom also snores and snorts in his sleep, and it took me a painful couple of years to get used to it. By the way, his voice is something else, piercing and loud, but I adore him anyway!”

Katerina: “Sometimes I forget that our Leon is just a Scottish Fold, because his personality is so human-like. He can be happy and even cry! Yes, I saw tears when I came home from vacation and Leon silently hugged my neck.

Leon loves ‘talking’ to pigeons through the window and hiding the apartment keys. A couple of months after Leon came to us (he was 4 months old then), we noticed a tremor in his front left paw. It didn’t affect his activity, but we got scared and rushed to the vet. The vets couldn’t explain it. We suspect it’s one of the signs of the Scottish Fold’s genetic disease. So we insisted on joint supplements, and now we take Leon for X-rays from time to time. So far, so good (knock on wood).”

Vitaly: “When we got our Scottish Fold, we had two kids in elementary school. Two boys who weren’t exactly calm. The cat was afraid of them. She found the most secluded corner of the apartment and hid there. Of course, she came out to eat and use the litter box when the boys were home. But the rest of the time, she hides from them.

She isn’t afraid of adults and comes out to socialize with them when the kids aren’t home. At night she may come sleep with my wife and me. And we got the cat for the kids. That’s how it goes!”

Scottish Fold Kitten Price

Scottish Fold prices vary widely.

In the US, a pet-quality Scottish Fold kitten from a registered breeder typically costs $1,000–$2,500, while show and breeding cats cost $2,500–$3,500 or more.

What Affects the Price of a Kitten

The price of a Scottish Fold kitten depends on its paperwork, pedigree, and the titles of its parents.

But the main part of the price (60%) depends on its class:

• SHOW: the breed ideal, kittens that fully meet the breed standard with no disqualifying traits. Their parents have awards. Most often, breeders keep them for breeding. They compete in shows. Show-quality kittens cost about $2,500–$3,500 and up;
• BREED: healthy kittens with no genetic conditions, a pedigree, and good traits. They can compete in shows. These cost about $2,000–$3,000;
• PET: purebred kittens that aren’t allowed in shows or breeding because of disqualifying traits or a less-than-ideal look. If you want a beloved pet rather than a show winner, this is the best option. You can buy one for about $1,000–$2,500.

What else affects the price:

• a rare color: shaded silver and golden, ticked, silver with a pattern, van, harlequin;
• the breeder’s reputation;
• the stud fee;
• the cost of keeping the kitten at the breeder’s: food and vaccinations;
• breeding rights (a certificate), for show and breed kittens;
• eye color: blue-eyed and green-eyed cats are less common, so they cost more;
• the kitten’s age: reputable breeders don’t sell kittens younger than 3 months, since by then they need to be fully vaccinated and assigned a class.

Where to Buy a Scottish Fold Kitten in the US

The safest option is to get your kitten from professional breeders at a registered cattery.

Start with the breeder directories:

• CFA (Cat Fanciers’ Association) Find a Breeder – https://find-a-breeder.cfa.org/;
• TICA (The International Cat Association) breeder listings – https://tica.org/find-a-cat/find-a-cat-breeder-listings/.

Some US Scottish Fold catteries:

• Sandfold (Ashville, New York; TICA and CFA) – https://sandfoldscottishfolds.weebly.com/;
• PurrfectlyFold Cattery (Pennsylvania; Scottish Folds and Scottish Straights);
• Wunderfolds (CFA and TICA).

If you want to save money, you can look on classified sites, but keep in mind that not every ad there comes from a responsible breeder.

Similar Breeds

If you want a kitten similar to a Scottish Fold, take a look at the Scottish Straight, the British Shorthair, or the Chartreux. Of course, they don’t have those adorable ears, but in personality, coat quality, and color, they’re very much like Scottish Folds.

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