All about shotlanskoy Fold: the nature, nutrition, care

general information

• Breed Name: Scottish Fold (Scottish Fold).
• Country of origin: Scotland / UK.
• Weight: 4-5 kg.
• Height: to 30 cm.
• Average life expectancy: up to 15 years.
• Average price: 5-20 thousand rubles.

How are scottish fold

The representatives of this breed squat body with well-developed muscles. Paws powerful and not too long. The neck is short, the head is large and rounded, with a strong chin and round whisker pads. The tail is usually medium or long, pointy end.

Wool Scots short, straight, dense and soft. Different colors - solid (such as cream, white, black, blue), two-color, tabby, tortie, smoky and others.

A characteristic feature of Scottish fold - small ears close to the head, which are bent forward and slightly hanging. This difference is caused by a genetic mutation, resulting in cartilage, including ear, become softer.

What is the nature of Scottish Fold cat

Scottish fold different kind, calm and balanced character. Their way of life quite measured, hyperactivity, usually it is not peculiar. Such a pet you are unlikely to continuously surprise the attempt to climb over to the cabinet and Interior or just playfully wearing the rooms. But this does not mean that the Scottish Fold is absolutely passive and behave like plush toys. By nature they are quite curious and enthusiastically exploring everything that surrounds them.

As Scottish Fold get along with adults

Representatives of this breed is very loyal and sincerely attached to people. It is believed that they choose one object of adoration, but this is not always the case. Many Scots are equally warm feelings to all members of the family and isolating someone special just for mood.

Scottish Fold willingly show their emotions, like to communicate by meowing and purring. Showing affection, they are literally on the heels of a man walking around the apartment. And in an attempt to capture the attention often exhibit persistence and willfulness.

Most Scottish Fold cats do not like when they squeeze and take his arms. While the mood may well pomurlykat lap. Against strokes and other caresses usually do not mind.

As Scottish Fold get along with children

In dealing with children purring patient and calm. Aggression are rare, but to provoke it, you need to try very hard. Too funny romps and it is not always like it, so seals try to avoid these activities and to sit on the sidelines.

As Scottish Fold cats get along with other pets

With dogs and other cats Scottish Fold coexist quite comfortably. At the same time, they emphasized maintain neutrality and not try to impose their superiority in an aggressive manner. But to make friends with the hamster or parakeet, they may interfere with the hunting instinct.

What are the conditions of detention are required Scottish Fold

Representatives of this breed is quite comfortable within the walls of an ordinary apartment. The main thing - to provide them with their own private place where the cat will be able to spend time alone with him. At the same couch should be located away from drafts, threatening Scottish fold.

For the safety of the animal, it is desirable to establish a special window grilles. If they are not, the cat may fall out of the window when trying to catch a bird or falling leaf.

Should take care of the cat and leisure. In addition to the bed and tray Scot necessarily need a scratching post. With it, he can bring his paws in order and will not infringe on your furniture.

Diversity of life will help Scottish Fold balls, mouse, and other toys. You can also set a game center, which will provide additional and more exercise for the seals and support their physical fitness.

Scotland can be called a cat-and homebody. Although, if the cat is relaxed and comfortable feeling the fresh air, take it for short promenades or to be issued in a private garden. At the same time walking Scottish fold can not be left unattended for a long time.

How to feed a Scottish Fold cats

The easiest way to stay on the finished wet and dry pet food. Choose better lines of proven brands, because only high-quality complete food provides all the necessary animal proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and microelements. In addition, you can sometimes provide useful goodies that will not only help to diversify the menu, but also, for example, contribute to cleaning the animal's teeth.

Pick finished diet taking into account the characteristics of the animal - the age, health status and the presence of chronic diseases, sterilization, pregnancy and lactation.

Another embodiment - natural foods such as meat and offal, cereal. But ordinary food with the human table for the Scots under the ban. It simply does not provide the body with all the necessary cats, and sometimes they can be a danger to their lives.

When deciding what to feed scottish fold, keep in mind to what he is used to eating, while living with the breeder. Volte not benefit the animal, besides the kitten may simply refuse to unfamiliar food. Even if you decide to change the diet, it should be done gradually.

Often, members of this breed are prone to obesity. This should be taken into account when drawing up the diet. You should not overfeed your pet, as obesity can lead to a variety of health problems.

How to Care for Scottish Fold

Thick coat of the animal requires constant and careful maintenance. Vychosyvat seals need at least a couple of times a week. During the spring and autumn molts, it is desirable to do it every day.

Another important point - leaving behind the ears. Due to the unusual structure in the ears accumulated quite a lot of sulfur. It can be removed with a cotton swab and special lotions that are sold in pet stores. Carry out this procedure you need, on average, two times a week.

Also Scottish Fold must be regularly, about once a month, nails cut.

As for swimming, it is only to pets enough to arrange a bath day every six months or even less, and lovers walk - every couple of months.

The sick Scottish Fold

Scottish folds are reasonably good health. However, there are some diseases that are genetically specific to the breed.

• Osteochondrodysplasias (BAU) - malformation of cartilage and bone tissue, which leads to slow their growth. The disease is considered incurable, so that when it is assigned only supportive therapy.
• polycystic kidney disease (SCP) - a disease in which a plurality of hollow formed tumors with liquid contents (cyst) in the kidney. As a result, the affected organs are not fully perform their function.
• Cardiomyopathy - a disease in which disturbed normal operation of the heart muscle.

Also, Scottish Fold cats can suffer from diseases common to most purring pets. Among them, with the genitourinary system problems, skin and other diseases.

What to look for when buying a Scottish Fold

Buy Scottish Fold possible through ad sites at the exhibition or in a certified nursery.

The price of a kitten depends on many factors, including the region (often in the capital cost is higher), the pedigree. Significantly affects the animal class. Thus, the "pet" - a seal for the soul, which does not shine show career or engaging in breeding. The price of such animals below, and they are usually sterilized. The next class - "breed". These cats - potential vendors from whom you can expect worthwhile offspring. And finally, the most expensive class - the "show". These animals have a good chance to compete for prizes at exhibitions. And confirmed by such a high status should not just with words, but exhibition certificates.

Another important point - the future of pet health. Therefore, when choosing a kitten should examine carefully. Severe thinness, receding hairline, the flea, too bloated abdomen may indicate improper care and bad faith of the breeder. In addition, some behaviors Scottish fold may be symptoms of a genetic disease that affects bone and cartilaginous tissue. So, if the legs and tail are inactive, and the kitten can not properly run and jump from the purchase of better abstain.

Pay attention to the parents. One of them, perhaps both, must be pryamouhie (Scottish Straight). If, however, and the cat, and the cat hanging ears, their offspring are virtually guaranteed to get unhealthy.

With regard to the documents, the purchase you should transfer the contract of sale, the veterinary passport stamped on vaccinations and metric. Based on the latest family tree can be designed independently.