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Scottish fold cat

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Scottish fold cat, Breed of domestic cat with ears that fold forward and down. A Scottish shepherd discovered the foundation catā€”Susie, a white barn catā€”in 1961. Scottish folds may be longhaired or shorthaired and of various colours and patterns. Susieā€™s fold was caused by a genetic mutation that does not appear in every kitten. The folded ear and a pedigree that leads back to Susie are required for show. Scottish folds are gentle and quiet.

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