Scottish Fold
ok. 22,5 cmAdult male cat
to the ear tips
to the ear tips
- Mass
- 3.2–4.5 kgGeneral range
Scottish Fold — size comparison
The Scottish Fold has a rounded head, large eyes and ears that fold forwards, making the head appear especially round. It occurs with short or semi-long hair in
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Height
Ground czubek uszuApproximate measurement of adult males
HeightScale in cm
0510152025
approx. 22.5 cm
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Scottish Fold — size comparison — facts and sources
The Scottish Fold has a rounded head, large eyes and ears that fold forwards, making the head appear especially round. It occurs with short or semi-long hair in many colours. Often described as gentle and sociable, its activity may nevertheless be limited by pain associated with the breed’s defining physical trait.
The folded ears result from a mutation affecting cartilage development. The same genetic change causes osteochondrodysplasia, which also affects bones and joints. Severity varies, but the link between ear shape and disease is fundamental to the breed. FIFe does not recognise it or permit its breeding or exhibition. Describing the ears therefore requires acknowledging their consequences for mobility and welfare.