Five Things You Didn’t Know about the Scottish Fold Munchkin

  Although most cat enthusiasts would agree that all cats are gorgeous, there is something about the Scottish Fold Munchkin cat breed that makes you say, "Awwww!" This is a unique-looking breed of cat that will make you take a second look and question if the cat has any hereditary problems. You won't quickly forget the short-legged cat with folded ears. A natural genetic mutation gave rise to the Scottish Fold Munchkin cat, which began with a white cat named Susie who was born with a unique fold in her ears. Susie's genealogy dates back to 1961, when she had her first litter of kittens. One of the kittens was crossed with a British Shorthair, and so forth, until the characteristics were sufficiently established and the appearance formed its own breed. Here are five facts about the Scottish Fold Munchkin cat that you probably didn't know. 1. Multiple types of folds The Scottish Fold's ears can flex in a variety of ways. Some cats have a single ear fold, while o