Scottish fold cats have fans around the world. Their color can be varied, it depends on the presence of certain genes. Consider what striped Scots are.
Appearance
The main feature of the Scottish striped, as well as other representatives of this breed are drooping ears. The head of the animal is round, the hair is short and very dense, the eyes are large.
The color of the Scots is very diverse. For example, Scottish Straight is characterized by black stripes on a gray background in various proportions. Scottish fold has a fold in the ears. Tabby cats generally have a peculiar pattern and a distinctive sign in the form of the letter "M" on the forehead. Tabby colors can be varied, there are striped, considered tiger, marble, spotted, fiery, blue, brown and silver specimens.
All of them are united by the presence of patterns on the body. Consider these varieties in more detail.
- Tabby cats stand out with a clear pattern of fairly thin stripes throughout the body. At the withers, the drawing resembles a saddle. Spotted tabby are distinguished by marks of various shapes that stand out clearly from the general background. The tail and legs are covered with stripes, and on the stomach - small spots.
- Marble Scots can have a variety of colors, but at the same time contrasting stains of a different shade pass through their body. Fiery cats can boast of a rich red color of hair, forming stripes and patterns on a lighter background.
- Blue scots have a gray coat of a cold shade. The stripes on it are dark.
This view is distinguished by golden or sky-blue eyes that look advantageously against the general background.
- Brown individuals have beige color of fur on which black strips are located. For creamy representatives, the coat has a peach tint, the stripes on which are slightly darker, but not too striking. Silvery tabby are distinguished by black stripes on the main color, which turn into spots. The presence of a white color suggests that the gene responsible for color is absent.
Character description
Scottish fold tabby cats, like other representatives of this breed, have a calm and flexible disposition. They are distinguished by perseverance, able to spend a long time on their hands or next to the owner.
Scots are kind and very affectionate. At a tender age, they are playful and, like any kids, are distinguished by curiosity. With age comes balance and calm.
Experts believe that in the character of these cats there are few habits from dogs. They are drawn to people, but often choose a beloved master, to whom they become especially attached. However, the Scots can not be called intrusive, even with their inherent desire for affection and warmth.
Features
Scottish fold are clean. Their calm disposition does not make small dirty tricks out of revenge, and puddles on the floor will not haunt the owner. In addition, animals are very smart and easy to learn.
Accustoming to the pots and the place for the claw point usually begins when the kitten is still small, so adult individuals do not cause problems in this direction.
It should be noted and the voice of the Scots. These cats can be heard in very rare cases. As a rule, the meow indicates that the animal is hungry or needs help. The voice is so quiet that to hear it, even in the next room, is problematic. Also a distinctive feature is the way of movement. Despite the rather powerful torso, these pets are very graceful and move quietly and elegantly.
Scots calmly relate to movement and road. They are not afraid of people, therefore they behave peacefully at exhibitions and in unfamiliar conditions.
These cats are very touching, watching them is a pleasure. In addition, they have some uncharacteristic feline habits. For example, the animal will easily stand on its hind legs if it needs to consider something, and will also be happy to sleep lying on its back.
Relations with animals and children
The Scottish fold tabby cat is loyal to other pets, but does not need to communicate with them. However, it is still not recommended to keep rodents, as they may suffer from these furry hunters. These pets are the favorites of children, as they are affectionate and love to play, and in addition, they are very patient.
However, cats should be protected from very young children so that inadvertently they do not hurt the animal.
disadvantages
With all the advantages of these animals, it would be wrong not to mention their shortcomings. These cats are very attached to the owner, because of which they may have a conflict with dogs. At the same time, the Scots will not behave too aggressively, trying to retire as carefully as possible. In addition, some consider these cats to be lazy and prone to selfishness. This may interfere with training. However, the patience and tenacity of the owner can cope with this problem quickly enough.
Lop-eared Scots are real gluttons. They should not be overfed, it can harm the health of the pet. To maintain it in an active state, the recommended norm is sufficient.
About the features of the Scottish fold cat, see the next video.
