Your Scottish Fold's Personality
The Scottish Fold is a blend of other breeds: the British
and American shorthairs. Both of these breeds are placid
and calm, and usually agreeable to extended handling. Thus,
the Fold has evolved as a sweet-tempered cat; devoted but
not demanding; bouncy on occasion, but never too boisterous,
more likely to charm than to challenge; displaying a British
sense of decorum along with an American sense of self-confidence.
How To Care For Your Scottish Fold
Care and grooming will require weekly brushing; cleaning
of ears, eyes and teeth; clipping of claws; an occasional
bath with a good shampoo when needed; a well-balanced diet
high in vitamins, minerals and protein; fresh water daily;
adequate space for exercise in a clean, indoor environment;
and most important, lots of love.
How Your Scottish Fold Communicates
The Scottish Fold is, for the most part, not a talkative
cat. Except when the females are in heat, Folds save their voices
for certain occasions; like when they have been locked in a
closet by accident, if you pull their fur too hard while grooming,
or letting you know it's time to eat. Folds are known, for no
other reason than the sheer joy of life, to jump into your lap
with a cheerful greeting. Folds seldom talk just to admire the
sound of their own voices; they usually have a definite reason
for saying something, and it is up to the discerning owner to
decipher each individual cat's message.