Buyer question
How long does a Scottish Fold live?
Our Animal Library gives the Scottish Fold a lifespan of 11–14 years.
Source: the Scottish Fold page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Scottish Fold in the Animal Library
The detail
A round-faced cat whose folded ears come from a single gene first seen in a Scottish barn cat in 1961. That same gene affects cartilage throughout the body, which is the fact every buyer should weigh before the look.
- Origin
- Scotland, 1961
- Best fit
- Calm homes, informed buyers
- Temperament
- Sweet, calm, adaptable
What to weigh
Every folded-ear cat carries the gene that causes osteochondrodysplasia, a lifelong cartilage and bone disorder that can bring painful, stiff joints. Some countries and registries restrict breeding it.