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The Checklist: Finding a Responsible Scottish Fold Breeder

I am often asked about specific breeders via private message and always have to answer the same thing: I am not a cattery inspector, so I can’t say whether or not a particular breeder has done everything they could in order to bring healthy animals into the world. BUT I do have things I look for which give me a good indication. Here’s a step by step guide on how to recognize a good breeder

Scottish Fold Kittens brother and sister straight Faltohr Kätzchen Katzen Geschwister bruder und schwester stehohren

10-Minute Summary

Here’s a 10 minute summary of what this whole website is about: know the risks, make an informed decision, find a good breeder, get copies of testing results.

Scottish Fold Kittens Ella mouse Faltohr Kätzchen Katzen Ella Maus

“Adopt Don’t Shop”: Is rescuing really an alternative to responsible breeding?

Here’s a radical perspective on how to curb the feline overpopulation problem, while increasing their value to people and thus hopefully improving how they are treated.

Scottish Fold Kitten Schottisches Faltohr Kätzchen Katze Nova Florida unethical Breeder Vermehrer Adorable Stars

Nova (Kitten)

I received my first cat from this cattery in November of 2018. I live in California and the breeder is

Scottish Fold Kitten Schottisches Faltohr Kätzchen Katze Kater Oleg Backyard Breeder Vermehrer HCM plötzlich gestorben

You’re getting a Scottish Fold Kitten!

You’ve decided to get a Scottish Fold kitten and are about to make a very important decision. This website can help.

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My Scottish Fold has OCD – What can I do?

This page attempts to provide an overview of all known treatments for Scottish Fold Osteochondrodysplasia (SF OCD).

The Questionnaire for Scottish Fold Breeders

Here are some ideas of what you should know about a breeder before you commit to taking one of their kittens home with you.

Scottish Fold Kitten Schottisches Faltohr Kätzchen Katze Paul Ticas Catz Breeder Vermehrer

Foldie FAQ

Everything you always wanted to know about Foldies, but were afraid to ask!

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Poll Results: Scottish Folds with OCD

Find out how many Folds show signs of OCD and if it makes a difference if they come from an actual breeder or not. The results of a poll in 3 Facebook groups were surprising, even to me.

Scottish Fold Kitten Ruby Faltohr Kätzchen Katze OCD Osteochondrodysplasia Osteochondrodysplasie Backyard Breeder Vermehrer sad story trauriges Schicksal Geschichte

Ruby (Kitten)

This is Ruby’s story. A sweet 3-year-old Foldie who is very loved, despite everything. 😿

Scottish Fold Kitten in Carrier Faltohr Kätzchen im Träger

Ella (Kitten)

Here is an introduction to a sweet and furry little girl, Ella.

Scottish Fold Highland Fold Kitten Schottisches Faltohr Kätzchen Katze Kater langhaar Ronin Florida unethical Breeder Vermehrer Life's a Beach Cattery

Ronin (Kitten)

This is Ronin’s story. A gentle golden tabby Highland Fold boy, who never had a chance. 😿

Oleg (Kitten)

Here’s Oleg’s story. A sweet little Foldie boy from a Backyard Breeder.

Scottish Fold Kitten Jeanny as ball of fluff fuzzy Faltohr Kätzchen Katze Jeanny Fussel

Jeanny (Kitten)

Introducing Jeanny, whose Mom calls her Fatty.