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 others have a bend halfway up the ear, and still others have a double fold, which makes the fold a little tighter. Some cats are born with a triple fold that runs from the base of the neck to the top of the head. These are usually the most sought-after cats in the breed when it comes to cat shows.

2. Known by a different name in the past

They were originally known as lop-eared cats, but the term was eventually changed to the Scottish Fold in honor of the breed's origins in Scotland. It was a way of honoring their country and ancestry. Short and long hair versions exist, with the long hair form being referred as as a Highland Fold in some circles.

3. A decade later, it was imported to the United States.

In 1971, the Scottish Fold Munchkin arrived in the United States. Most cat groups in the North American region recognized the cats as a distinct breed by the mid-1970s. The breed can be crossed with one of two varieties of shorthairs, the American Shorthair or the British Shorthair, and keep their individual traits. The irony is that this breed of cat is not recognized as an actual breed in the country where it originated, owing to worries that the ear fold may cause ear problems like as infections or hearing, as well as the fact that the ear fold is linked to a cartilage condition.

4. They are always in a variety of amusing situations.

The Scottish Folds are notorious for posing in amusing and unusual positions all of the time. When you walk into a room, your Scottish Fold Munchkin Kittens For Sale may be in a different position than when you left it. These cats enjoy lounging in the frog posture, sitting up on their hind legs like a meerkat, and lying on their backs with all four feet in the air. Their odd tiny reclining poses are arguably one of the prettiest features of this species.

5. They have a preferred pastime.

The Scottish Fold Kittens For Sale is such a loving breed, and they like their humans, that they want to be a part of whatever you're doing. While other cats have a particular toy or activity, such as climbing to high places, chasing things, playing with batable objects, or other activities, this breed of cat is so satisfied to be with his person that everything that involves his human is his favorite thing to do. They adore being the center of attention.