Scottish fold cats are an absolutely adorable cat breed. However, the same genetic mutation that causes those cute folded ears can cause health problems, too.

Scottish Fold cats — sometimes called "Lops" — are known for their uniquely rounded appearance. Many Scottish Folds have a genetic mutation that causes their ears to fold forward and sit ...

Scottish Fold cats are instantly recognizable thanks to their adorable folded ears, but did you know this trait comes from a genetic mutation? This mutation affects cartilage development, giving ...

Scottish fold cats must be loved for all of their amazing qualities and not just their folded ears because some kittens in a litter won't develop the breed's signature forward-fold.

The same gene that gives Scottish Folds their soft ears also causes bone deformities and arthritis. The government's animal welfare body is now calling for a ban on their breeding.

The Scottish Fold is easy to recognise with its folded ears and big round eyes. Photo Credit: Pexels Ears fold gently forward and down, giving the cat a soft, owl-like appearance.

Taylor adopted her cat in New York in 2014. Speaking in the video, he said: 'I'm a vet, and in my opinion, you cannot call yourself a true cat lover, and have a Scottish fold cat.

While the very first Scottish Fold was born due to a natural mutation in the 1960s, breeders nowadays intentionally breed for the folded ears – in other words, they deliberately jeopardise the ...

The original Scottish Fold cat was first found in a farm in Perthshire, Scotland in 1961. The barn cat known as ‘Susie,’ who’s ears folded forward got the attention of a neighbouring farmer ...