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The Scottish Fold is a medium-size cat with a rounded head and big round eyes, although he is known for his standout feature: ears that fold forward, giving him the appearance of a furry owl. His coat, which comes in many colors and patterns, can be short or long. The longhaired variety is known as the Highland Fold.
When Scottish shepherd William Ross spotted a cat with unusual ears that folded over instead of standing up and later acquired one of her kittens, little did he know that his find would be the start of a new breed. Susie, a white barn cat, had the unusual ears, and her kittens did as well. The cats, which became known as Scottish Folds, were developed into a breed that is now 50 years old. Breeds that were used to create the Scottish Fold were Persians, American Shorthairs, Exotics and Burmese. Today, they can be outcrossed to American Shorthairs and British Shorthairs, but Scottish Folds have a look that is all their own, with a rounded body, a rounded head and round eyes. Scottish Folds are recognized by several registries, including the Cat Fanciers Association and The International Cat Association.
