Scottish Folds

Scottish Folds are a breed from Scotland that have a genetic mutation called Osteochondrodysplasia that changes their cartilage from that of other breeds. This causes their ears to look folded, thus their name. They were originally called lop-ears or lops until 1966 when their breed was finally establish as the Scottish Fold. They are also known as Highland Fold, Scottish Fold Longhair, Longhair Fold, and Coupari. Scottish folds have a good nature and get along well with other pets. They like to sleep on their backs and sit with their legs stretched and their paws on their belly. Not all Scottish Folds have folded-looking ears. Although the genetic trait that makes their ears "fold" is dominant, it is possible for their kittens to have straight ears if they have two recessive alleles from their parents.