Scottish Folds

In my dotage when I retire from Kitten Adoption. (Please note holding breath may make you go blue ) I shall retire from Ireland and go back home to Scotland. I have always and a passion for both Burmese and Scottish folds. Now I was presented with my Burmese Baby Isis Panthea Ishmisha this year and she is now spayed.
In my dotage I would like a Scottish fold . All enquiries a yet have brought up issues such as genetic considerations and indeed the breed was/is not shown in the UK correct me if I am wrong. But my search continues anyone who can point me in the right direction. And yes with great research I may breed many folds for personal use .
Jan Holding breath for Scottish fold.

I didn't know they weren't shown in England. Just remember when breeding Folds you will need British Shorthairs too since the fold can be a fatal gene. Fold to fold will result in stillborn litter and/or deformity I believe. However, I don't think there is a problem when breeding british shtorhair to fold other than the whole litter may not be folds.

My fiance LOVES folds! They are very cute .

Just like the Manx, you can't breed folded to folded without major problems. Its a lethal gene. You have to breed to either British SH or American SH. You will get both folded and straight eared kittens.

I have heard recently that Europe is banning the breeding of certain cats - manx, scottish fold, and blue eyed whites (deafness). I find it pretty extreme - if you are careful you won't have a lot of genetic problems.

Whats the problem with Manx?? I've always loved that breed (Since I read the story "How the Manx cat lost its tail")

Fwiw, while I know it is a totally different look, the other "non-straight earred" breed of cat, the American Curl, is shown and bred in Europe, and they are truly adorable - both in looks and personality.

I too like the look of Folds, many "curl" folk like both

Originally Posted by Pat & Alix

Fwiw, while I know it is a totally different look, the other "non-straight earred" breed of cat, the American Curl, is shown and bred in Europe, and they are truly adorable - both in looks and personality.

I too like the look of Folds, many "curl" folk like both

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Does the american curl have the fatal gene as well?
I do think the folded ears are cute

Originally Posted by bengalbabe

Does the american curl have the fatal gene as well?
I do think the folded ears are cute

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No they do not. I owned a homozygous male (my Christopher - a seal lynx point 03T), and he produced homzygous offspring...and there was test breeding done as the breed was initially getting off the ground, that showed no lethal aspect (x-rays were taken of the first known homozygous male).

Chris lived to his mid-teens - no changes/troubles with his joints etc.

I have been so blessed to be involved with this breed since the mid-80's