| The Scottish Fold was discovered by an old | | | | skeletal deformities that can cause very painful |
| farmer in Scotland about 30 years ago. At the | | | | arthritis in the joints, limbs and tail. This is a |
| time the cat was revered for it's owl-like | | | | repercussion of the inbreeding that was used to |
| appearance. The farmer and his wife were both | | | | further accentuate its unique appearance. |
| cat fanciers, or cat enthusiasts. They brought this | | | | The common deformities form in this amazing |
| unique feline to a few cat shows and soon began | | | | little cat have become so severe that breeding |
| breeding the cat to bring out it's unmistakable | | | | them is considered animal cruelty in certain circles. |
| features. The most distinguishable of this cats | | | | The GCCF, or Governing Council of the Cat |
| features is it's ears. | | | | Fancy, in Great Britain claims that due to the |
| The Scottish Fold has very small ears which fold | | | | animals sever physical deformities, they refuse to |
| over. This is where that cat got it's nicknames | | | | acknowledge the cat as it's own breed. |
| the munchkin or ear-less cat. This particular breed | | | | Although it may be unclear if breeding the |
| of cat is very popular in western Europe and a bit | | | | Scottish Fold can be considered animal cruelty. |
| more uncommon in the United States. | | | | What can be said about this amazing cat is that it |
| Unfortunately, along with it's trademark ears the | | | | is truly unique and has a wonderful, friendly |
| Scottish Fold is also known for its genetic | | | | disposition. |
| imperfections. Many Scottish Folds have sever | | | | |