On utube they seem popular and a few other websites.

Hi, I realise this is an old thread however..

I am the owner of a scottish fold - in Australia.

My cat is about 3 years old and it has osteoarthritis/dysplasia. You all have previously mentioned that they are prone to joint disease. In the case of my cat it is true.

Her full grown size is half the size of a regular house tabby. Her tail is also shorter than that of a regular cat.

She has had to get all her teeth removed except the front four because she has some gum disease, I can't recall the scientific name.

Based on my experience, I think it should be illegal to breed a scottish fold. Yes they are cute and I love my cat very very much. For this reason, I strongly believe that it should be outlawed. I would hate for any other cat to go through what my cat goes through - keeping the breed going is a form of animal cruelty.

The folded ears isn't a cool 'new' breed - its a serious health issue. It should not be taken lightly.

I've heard of them and there's a series of books about Norton the Scottish Fold an American writer had--The Cat Who Went to Paris, The Cat Who Went Abroad, and The Cat Who Will Live Forever. I know Norton was small and only lived to be about 10, but he had cancer and diabetes, not any of the other problems mentioned here. I have a friend who had one as well. Tiny little cat, and very neurotic, but I believe she died with no issues at the fairly ripe age of 16 or so.

Iv seen them on you tube but not in "real life"

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