Highland Fold, price, personality, breed, description and care.

highland fold cat

Highland Fold 

Profile of highland fold cats?

The Highland Fold cat breed belongs to the group of Scottish Fold cats. By and large, the whole history of the appearance of this breed of cats boils down to the fact that in the litter of their older closest brothers, Scottish fold, there were kittens with long hair. The ears, however, of these kittens were folded in the same non-standard way. Although at birth this is not visible - up to the formation of the cartilage tissue of the ear, which occurs about a month after birth, it is impossible to accurately determine whether the cat will have folded ears or not.

At first, as is usually the case, breeders ignored such cats, since the breed standard did not apply to them, however, later, there were people who paid close attention to the long hair of fold-eared cats. The gene for long hair manifests itself in these pets as a consequence of crossing with Persian cats, although, on this, perhaps, all coincidences end.

At least, the character of the Highland Fold was not affected by the genes of the Persians in any way. In the 90s of the last century, some breeders achieved recognition of these cats as a separate breed. Around the same time, a new standard was written for this breed, and the name was given in honor of one of the Scottish provinces.

Characteristics of the highland fold cats breed

Adaptability                                       10/10

Attachment to the family             09/10

Gaming activity                                06/10

intelligence                                        07/10

General health                                 09/10

Wool fallout                                      06/10

Friendliness to children                 08/10

Friendly to dogs                               10/10

Love of meows                                 06/10

 

Breed Information of highland fold cats

Country of origin	Scotland
Lifetime	15-17 years
Size	average
Weight	Cats: 4-6 kg, Cats: 3-5 kg
Coat type	longhair
Color	any colors and patterns of wool
Lifestyle	indoors
Price	300 - 600 $

Description of the highland fold cats

If you want a soft, calm, playful, and loving cat, which at the same time has a zest in the form of folded ears, a highland fold is a great choice. This breed gets along well with everyone, has a harmonious and inquisitive character, and, over the years, the cat does not become less interesting and curious. She always pleases her family and gives affection.

These animals are medium-sized, with a square body, around a wedge-shaped muzzle, and of course, folded ears. The eyes are large and round, the tail is of medium length, as are the paws, although because of the coat it can sometimes seem as if the paws are shorter than they really are. There are a lot of colors of the coat of the Highland Fold cat breed - from monochromatic to tabby and turtle, all possible colors and shades. The rarest and most valuable is the tricolor - tricolor kittens can cost more than usual. The average life expectancy is 15-17 years.

What is the personality of the highland fold?

Highland Fold cats have a soft, docile character, they are very kind and affectionate. Many owners note that these cats are almost completely devoid of aggression, both territorial and sexual. In other words, highland folds are able to get along with almost all pets, including cats of the same sex, even if the size of the apartment is small.

Moreover, these pets perceive even unfamiliar animals well, so to speak, by default - if they do not show aggression or a negative attitude towards them, they are open and friendly. The same can be said about people, although, to strangers, these cats at first can be treated with timidity, without rejection or unreasonable aggression. They are quite attached to their family members, love attention, but are not demanding and not touchy in this regard.

They can spend time on their own, finding an interesting activity, as well as spend time with the owner in games, or just lying on his lap. We can say that they generally like to spend time with people, although they have inner independence. The Highland Fold cat has a high mental poise, and despite the love of games and various activities, sometimes just sit in peace, like a magic figurine from an ancient temple of a forgotten Celtic city.

With children, these cats perfectly find a common language literally from the first minutes of communication, if the child knows how to handle animals and does not harm them. That is, if the cat travels with you, goes on vacation - she will only be happy, or at least for her it will not be a shock.

What are the common diseases in highland fold cats?

The main problem of all cats that have the gene for folded ears is diseases of cartilage and bone tissue. As prophylaxis, you can choose a diet high in collagen, chondroitin, and glucosamine, but if such problems appear, nutrition alone will not completely correct the situation.

How to take care of highland fold cats?

The Highland Fold breed has a long coat, but to the touch, it differs from a long coat, for example, in Persian cats. It's silkier and kind of envelops your fingers. The coat should be combed twice a week, but do it carefully. The claws are usually trimmed once every 10 days, bathe the cat every 2-3 months. By the way, the gene for folded ears makes cartilage tissues, including ears, unusually sensitive, and therefore be extremely careful when cleaning the auricles. Remember the importance of brushing your teeth.