Scottish Fold Phenotype: The Scottish Fold breed produces cats with both straight and folded ear phenotypes. They cannot transmit this fold variant to their offspring. They will transmit this fold variant to all of their offspring, and those offspring will also have folded ears. Additional Details. Scottish Fold kitten left with straight-eared Scottish Straight sibling right The Scottish Fold breed produces cats with both straight and folded ear phenotypes.
Turnaround Time. Type of Sample. Cotton Swab. Species Cat. Type of Test Health Other. Results Reported As. Cat will have folded ears. Thread starter Nargezz Start Date Nov 20, Joined Nov 20, Messages 1 Purraise 0. I have 2 Scottish Fold Munchkin kittens, the male one is long hair and the female is short hair.
My question is if they mate one day what the risks could be? I am not a breeder so I really have no idea. I know the mutation for the fold is one that breeders try to control. It's the same sort of thing as with the Manx cat. Responsible breeders don't mate two 'rumpies' because the issues that come with that spinal mutation gets out of hand when that is done.
Even responsible breeders get the occasional cat with Manx Syndrome. I do know that responsible breeders spend time learning the ropes and being mentored by an experienced responsible breeder before they begin breeding. It is usually a looser financially when done responsibly, they do it out of the love for and desire to improve a particular breed.
GoldyCat Moderator Staff Member. There are some health issues that are related to breeding two cats with folded ears. Many of the kittens do not survive. The mutation that causes the ears to fold can also cause skeletal malformations. I'm not really familiar with associations other than CFA, but I know that breeders who show their Folds in CFA breed only a fold to a straight ear cat.
It is believed thay every Scottish fold cat can trace their lineage back to Susie. The Scottish Folds' characteristic floppy ears were originally not as pronounced as they are today.
Originally they were only folded from about halfway up, tilting forward and downwards. Decades of selective breeding have caused more and more of a double or triple-fold appearance. Ironically, the Scottish fold is to this day not a registered breed in Scotland and is not shown in Europe.
In the UK's registration body for cats stopped letting cat owners register them as a breed, as they were worried about physical deformities see more about this below. True to their name, Scottish Folds are most recognisable for their folded ears. But what causes it? Originally known as 'lop-eared' cats, it was discovered that the gene responsible for folded down ears is an incomplete dominant gene. This means that if a cat with folded ears breeds with a cat with the straight-eared gene, and the folded eared cat passes down their gene, their offspring will have folded ears.
Scottish Fold kittens are actually born with straight ears. They ears tend to 'flop' between weeks of age. Sadly, the gene which causes the cartilage in the ears to become floppy and oh so adorable! Scottish Folds experience varying degrees of osteochondrodysplasia; a condition which affects bone development and cartilage formation and can lead to arthritis and even joint fusion.
Ankylosing spondylosis of the tail is particularly common, and so Scottish Fold owners are advised to gently handle their kitty's tail regularly to check for stiffness and pain. If any discomfort is noticed, it's best to get your kitty checked out straight away.
Due to these genetic abnormalities, Scottish Folds are never bred with other Scottish Folds. If two Scottish Folds are bred to one another, their offspring can suffer from genetic cartilage disorders so severe they may not be able to walk. Breeders instead cross their lines with straight-eared cats, such as the British Short Hair. Scottish Folds are known for being sweet, affectionate, and attention-loving.
They seek the company of their humans and tend to follow their owners all over the house. They are not an ideal cat for those who need to leave them alone at home for long periods of time, unless there is a second cat in the house to keep them company.
They are a rather quiet breed and won't meow excessively throughout the day, but they tend to communicate with endearing 'chirping' noises. Scottish Folds are well-known for being master posers. They are often found sitting up on their haunches like meercats, or flopping, stretching, and laying in a variety of quirky human-like positions.
They are also quite a clever little cat, and can greatly benefit from toys that encourage mental stimulation such as teaser toys or interactive toys. As a quiet and gentle breed, it's best to keep Scottish Folds as indoor-only cats. For any indoor cat, we recommend providing a nice tall cat tree to help satisfy their climbing instincts.
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