Scottish Fold 🐱 The Cutest Cat Breed
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The Scottish Fold is a unique and charming cat breed with folded ears that give it an owl-like appearance. It originated in Scotland in the 1960s and quickly gained popularity for its distinctive looks and friendly personality. The breed is known for being affectionate and loyal to its owners, making it a great pet for families. However, it is also one of the most expensive cat breeds in the world due to its rarity and high demand.
Scottish Folds come in a variety of colors and patterns and are typically medium-sized with a round face and big, expressive eyes. Overall, the Scottish Fold is a beloved and sought-after breed that makes for a wonderful companion for those willing to pay the price.
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How about redo this video explaining how unhealthy this breed is and how that gene causing their ears to fold actually causes a LOT of other problems.
“They are known for being very healthy.”
…Are you sure about that?
probably mixing it with british short hair
Still not healthy trust me
Cannot let this video mis inform others.
@@osp02 To my knowledge British Shorthair is a very sturdy breed that has a life expectancy of 14-20years and only suffer from kidney diseases and heart diseases(which all cats do, especially kidneys) however I %100 agree that folds are very problematic, poor babies suffer from joint pains all the time and their ears frequently gets infected and needs to be atleast mixed with other breeds but it is best NOT to breed them because like Pugs they suffer
@@petrolhead9702 thanks a lot, i was going to say the same thing. Joint pain comes from the weak cartelage. Thats what makes their ears droop. And any animal with droopy ears has usualy more ear problems since the moisture gets trapped more easily in the earcanal.
I found mine in a dumpster, his medical bills bring tears of joy to my eyes 🥺🥺
that's why they are so expensive 😅
I would never pay for a companion animal...adopt or rescue only for me. There are breed specific rescue groups.
@@cathyskywalker77amen brothah
@@cathyskywalker77 Instructions unclear. Snakes and fish are not adoptable, only way to get them is buying them
@@Hugo-yz1vb Well, I'd say snakes and *some* fishes are quite exotic.
I had an alley cat we found as a kitten in the projects that went outdoors all the time, that Beast lived to be 23 years old & had to be Put Down because of a giant tumor on his head. RIP Jordan. Legend.
That’s sad : (
What a legend
o7 for Jordy
Whop whop
RIP to a legend fr 23 whole years!? I wonder how long he would have lived if he didnt have that tumor, fly high jordan
I used to have a Scottish Fold. His name was Sky. He was the most affectionate cat I've ever seen. I miss him so much.
May god guide the soul of your beloved cat 🙏🏻
How much are they just curious 🤔
@@AdverbsAndNouns Between 1,000 to 3,000 dollars, according to google.
I had a Scottish fold
We named him zombie after a cat that had issues with her leg that the vet called Zombie (they refused to sell her, saying she wasn't healthy enough) he had a very bad temper and he feared humans. We found bruises on his body, and we discovered that he was probably mistreated, so we handed him over to someone more capable of caring for him.
3 years later, we still get videos of him and how much better he has gotten with the new owner. Giving him away pained me, but it was the right thing if he had stayed with us he would have been in a worse state 😢
@@YouWillTunnel
Ik! We got a new cat. Her name is tammy, and she likes to eat tomatoes, especially tomato soap
They have SO many health problems which link to the reason their ears fild like that.Their ear folds develop joint pain and stiffness due to a genetic disease called osteochondrodysplasia that causes abnormalities in the cartilage and bone and have many problems with their joints due to this. They are constantly suffering and their medical bills are expensive.
A word of a advice, (no hate but) if you love animals and pets be honest and point out their flaws and other important details as your videos could influence people to buy these pets and as a content creator about pet breeds you should mention this and not promote animals that suffer just from existing. Thank you
Edit:Please do not give hate to the creator, when I made this comment it was to inform others and give feedback on the video but be sure to check any animal breeds carefully before getting it. Many pets are idolised for unique features which come with health problems and expensive medical bills or are hard to maintain. Always do your research and ALWAYS adopt from shelters or online because many pet stores use puppy mills or cruel methods to get a large amount of animals for cheap. Thank you and once again be carefully and don't leave hate comments as it is not the creators fault they exist.
i think because of this the breed is even banned in many countries like here in germany
I wouldn't go after the content creator over this just because their channel introduces animals. They're not really advocating for animals on here. They're just introducing different breeds of animals. There are plenty of other channels that advocate for responsible ownership and explain the issues surrounding different animals and why breeding them can be problematic. If people want to know about that kind of stuff, they can go to those channels. This channel only gets one minute per video to introduce the animal and give a small amount of explanation about them. I will say, however, that they should be careful about sharing incorrect information about the animals like they did in this video when they said that spanish folds are known to be healthy when that is obviously not true.
"if it has a weird feature, its probably bad" is a good rule of thumb. the healthiest (and in my opinion, best looking) pets are the ones that are just a "cat", "dog", or ""
for example, if you ask me what breed my dogs are, i have two choices: list of like 10 breeds in varying fractions for each, or tell you "dog ¯\_(ツ)_/¯"
Yeah here in Germany for example it is illegal to breed pure Scottish fold breeds
@@osp02 echt jetzt? Hab ne Nachbarin die hat eine schottische Faltenohr Katze. Ein Weibchen. Die hat die letztes Jahr zum Techtelmechtel gefahren damit die Kitten bekommt. War schon überrascht, da ich wusste, dass die ne Qualzucht sind.
“They’re healthy”
“They usually live up to 12-14 years”
For dog owners in the comments: 12-14 years is short for cats. Cats regularly live to 17-20+ years.
@@Lundy.Fastnet.Irish_Sea source? Like yeah, some lucky cats live well into their 20s but 12 to 14 years seems well within average age margins for indoor cats to me
@@funnyname8727 according to ASPCA, indoor cats typically live 13-17 years, so 14 is a bit short. On the other hand, the average lifespan for dogs is only 10-13 years.
@@funnyname8727 but it isnt
@@Lundy.Fastnet.Irish_Sea 13-17 years is the average but somehow 14 is short? You realize that doesn’t make sense right?
to the people commenting that "maybe he didnt know"
This is a channel informing people about different animals and breeds. You'd think that he'd mention the health issues and not call them "healthy" to be as accurate as possible.
He is actively misinforming the viewers with the health comment, of course the comments want to inform people about them.
What does that even mean
@@KingNerdius bait on comments, so algorithms raise videos for recommendations
From Wikipedia:
"All Fold cats are affected by Osteochondrodysplasia (OCD) a developmental abnormality that affects cartilage and bone development throughout the body. This condition causes the ear fold in the breed and studies point to all Fold cats being affected by it. Fold cats therefore have malformed bone structures and can develop severe painful degenerative joint diseases at an early age. Due to these health conditions, breeding Fold cats is prohibited in several countries and some major cat registries do not recognise the cat breed."
I once saw the spine of a dead Fold cat. The cartilage lesion made the originally segmented spine be connected into a whole segment. Think how miserable it would be for you if you got such a disease.
a bred cat with natural folded ears ah yes, how very natural
The gene that causes their folded ears causes many unhealthy conditions, but it is natural. It’s a mutation that humans consistently bred. You’re not as much of a smartass as you think. 💀
You just don't know anything abt cats dude
@@Ritika_Nayak what about that is cat specific. its merely about the interaction of something that was purposefully bred by humans not being "natural" just because it occurs in all cats of that type.
@@Ritika_Nayak You just don't know anything about humans breeding animals to look a certain way for cosmetic purposes dude
@@Phoenix-zu6on i see alright
In Germany, the Scottish Fold is therefore considered torture breeding. Their breeding is forbidden.
Good
Quick question, since there breeding is forbidden, say you we're to move from another country where scottish folds are allowed, would you be allowed to bring a Scottish fold that you already owned with you?
@@midnightkaboom7721 the breeding is forbidden. Not necessarily the ownership
@@negovin Ah, alright! Thank you for the confirmation
Im Happy now
Scottish fold have folded ears cause their cartilage has been bred to be weak. Guess what else needs cartilage...
Right! Joints!
So basically all fold-ear-cats have trouble walking after a few years and are in pain.
Oh!! I didn't knew it. So sad😢
Breeding animals with no consideration of why they evolved to be the way they are is very cruel
"life's span greater" then there's mutt cats living upwards of 18 to 22 years 😂
12 to 14 years for a cat is quite short, especially for an expensive, specially selected one. My cat I randomly found in the street is about to be 20 and is still doing somersaults throughout my house.
So good to hear your cat is healthy at such age. Mine just turned 3 and I feel blessed to have him around
just imagining that makes me crack up
My cat died at 21 ish years but ours was a shelter cat it traveled everywhere also
Did you adopt a cat that might be related to Puss in Boots? 😂
@@markbaltazar6916 laughs at death
theyre also in chronic pain for their entire life, their soft cartilage which makes their ears fold is in their entire body ❤
if bred properly, those genes get greatly repressed
@@blauendonau9779 thats literally not how it works, the soft cartilage IS what makes their ears fold.
@@blauendonau9779 it is impossible to have a mutation that affects only a specific cartilage, the mutation will affect cartilage in the whole body. We took one cat from stupid breeders for free, his tail won't bend and he has already ossified the joint on his back leg and his toes are starting to swell 😢
They don't all have folded ears. I have one who is a straight ear. She's 5 and hasn't had any problems thus far.
@@DandyParrott thats a scottish straight. but, they still have health problems that are gonna show up later in life.
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As someone who has a scottish fold, PLEASE DO YOUR RESEARCH! These cats are not only expensive, so are the medical bills you will HAVE TO PAY if you want this breed. This breed is not healthy in the least, and are very prone to issues with their bones, cartilage, respiratory system, and skin. There is a LOT to love about these adorable cats, but if you aren't prepared to fork over tens of thousands of dollars for medications, surgeries, etc., this is NOT the cat for you
My sister kitty just died and he wasn't even 1 year old we are all so sad... and he was 1300 dollars...
@@stphndrn I'm very sorry for your loss...Just a baby, too...
Glad this was brought up. I think the breeding of these cats should be completely stopped. Their lives are pain literally just because people think they are cute.
Have you ever considered not buying them in the first place as to not encourage breeders making them in the first place and creating unnecessary suffering? Same for pugs and their scrounged snouts.
@Sev Ryzen I wasn't the one who bought the cat, my dad did years ago. I don't support breeding animals who are born to suffer (the same goes for munchkins, one of which my dad also bought). They're very cute, and I love them very much, but ideally breeders would at LEAST take precautions to avoid health problems down the road
"these cats are very healthy!"
STARES AT THEIR WEAK CARTILAGE.
Make sure to check their ears to make sure they are ok at the vet and be aware their genetic modifications make them prone to more health complications 😢
My daughter made a report at her school about Scottish folds. I’m so proud of her because she got a lot of information about them.
did you really just call scottish folds healthy?.... ✋😭😭😭
who cares lmao maybe he wasn't sure
@@silverphantom8937 people gonna buy this with their life saving for it only to die 1 or 2 years later
@@silverphantom8937it’s like saying that a pug is healthy
@@silverphantom8937 someone who makes the vids he does should know
@@silverphantom8937 if he wasn't sure then he could've just looked it up 🗿
Oh what unique kitties❤😂❤😂❤😂
The beginning though, it’s adorable.
Sometimes the best match for you is a cat that comes to you for free.
I keep waiting for that to happen. There are feral cats where I live. If 1 walks up to me, it's mine.
💯
@@anndipietro1868yo be carefull tho it might hurt them if they have a mother cat.
but how i got a free fold ears cat???
@@Samu_Neko If it doesn't come to you it isn't meant for you.
Bro was testing my patience
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How??
Cringe
Because the narrator was talking out his ass. Scottish folds are in chronic pain and are not very healthy.
@@whiteasian4990 thanks
It feELS LIKE I WANNA SQUEEZE THEM🥹🥺
You said 12-14 years and I was like jeez that’s short. Guess my cats are just playful old goobers
Sometimes the best cats are the ones you find on the side of the road. You don’t name the cat, you just love it more than life itself
67 likes and no comments, let me fix that.
I named such a cat cat
Yes
Funny story actually, theres this random cat that has been visiting our home since we fed him once, now he arives everyday
I named him Rando
Since y'know, RANDOm cat
Exactly got 10 just from finding 2 and letting them breed 😂
DO NOT buy a Scottish fold unless you put them on an EARLY health prevention plan as they have weak cartilage (hence, the folded ears!) and will get arthritis/joint issues very early in life!
The weak cartillage can even lead to malformation of bone in the joints since the body wants to compensate for it
"Ylu may think twice before you buy that"
That 1 cat in the background:
_lipsyncs_
"It may make you think twice about purchasing one"
Bro i legit thought that was the Cat speaking 😹😹😹😹😹
I have a scottish fold with a recessive gene (straight ears) that the video doesn't even bother to mention. Their features are just as rounded and adorable.
Let me tell you. She is allergic to everything. Everything. Allergic to 99% of all foods on the market (including 2 hypoallergenic types). Allergic to cleaning products (aka unscented everything). Allergic to dust. Allergic to pollen. Allergic to the anti-allergy medicine. Allergic to side compunds of vitamins. That's not all, though - stress or low humidity can ALSO make her allergies flare up.
We've been to the vet SO many times, she knows how her health book and card look like, and knows we're going to the vet if I pack those.
She's the loveliest and sweetest cat ever, and I love her to bits, but she has her own savings acount after deflating mine to zero multiple times.
She's also incredibly docile and gets alonng great with my pet bird and plants.
I wouldn't bother with such a cat lol. Way too expensive.
@@GoodOlTazzy the cat itself was not so expensive because the ears are straight, so the gene that makes them floppy is recessive. The biggest pro for this breed is how laid back and affectionate they are. Mine comes up to me and randomly starts grooming me, which I think is adorable
If they’re so healthy, why do they have a shorter lifespan than the average cat?
I thought that was the average life span of a cat?
Because they are a cat breed so there will be a lot of problem with them than normal cat
@@Mush_strawberry
My cat lived for 14 years, but he had diabetes for 4 of those years.
the gene that makes their ears floppy causes the cartilage in their ears to be weak, but it also affects the cartilage in other areas of their body too. this cartilage gets worn down quicker than other cat breeds and causes them to suffer from things like arthritis earlier in life
@@Mush_strawberry that's not how it works
Haha I love these cats and I may consider buying one I also have naturally folded ears just like them and there are very adorable!
This mf jumpin' outta window from 3rd floor like he is spiderman 😭😭😭
(Mine is adopted)
Find one at your local cat shelter and adopt it. The price for adoption is way less that buying a kitten. Plus you get to save a life.
True bit also maybe not this breed but then again if they are in the shelter they need a home so I hope someone does take care if them well but also DO RESEARCH
Easiest way to get a cat is put cat food outside your door.
In no time you will have cats adopt you, usually a pregnant female.
There are thousands of stray cats that need homes.
But they don't have cute ear, nose, and other cute trait that can be health problem 😂.
@@derbyblade9572 yes they do? all cats are worth loving and are adorable!
@@user-sjwuwid3euu3 He's most likely being sarcastic here.
He's saying that stray cats don't have "cute traits" that could potentially lead to health problems in the future.
@@derbyblade9572 one of the cats my mom used to have would like a word with you
@@enthuast3370 oh I see! my bad, my English is not the best :,)
"They also very lovable and affectionate cats"
Sister Minnie:
Ragnar is in the car to eat that😂
All cats are lovable.
Dogs are way better than cats.Cats are trash.. Change my mind if you can
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@@connorwilson8078he means that the breed is a bad idea and constantly in pain
@@Gifted_Teyathat’s only if you dont bread then right to bread them right you have to have a straight eared one and fold if you have 2 folds make kittens it can make pain for the cats
@@ellielovesjeans i highly doubt you have ever bred cats. can't even spell it right...
@@terribleatobbies4944They probably havent, i did have a slightly hard time reading it but they are kind of right, Scottish Folds have a condition that makes their ears fold which means their in constant pain. Scottish Straights have straight ears because they dont have that painful condition, so yes, if you breed it into a scottish straight, it will be "fine". But in general, dont breed cats.
I really need an affectionate cat and they are so cute!! maybe my cat would like a friend..
No. They are in pain from existing. The cartilage in their body is very weak and they have many health issues. Adopt a different cat breed, they may be affectionate, but imagine how the cat would feel all the time.
12-14 years old is still longer life expectancy than youre average Glaswegian.
Imagine the shape of your ears being the determining factor if you are worthless or worth 5000 dollars.
I had a cat for 20 years. He was the sweetest thing. Big orange cat. Got him free at a tag sale as a kitten.
“Scottish folds have the reputation for being very healthy”
> the poor creature in question literally has the same soft cartilage in their entire body that contributes to their deformed ears
me having 3: huh what you mean if one f4 then i get all my money back tho
"Sweet face"
Cat: hissing
unfortunately their ears are floppy because of a gene that makes the cartilage weak, and it doesn't just affect their ears. Scottish folds suffer from health problems like arthritis earlier in life because the weak cartilage between their bones wears down quickly and they endure a lot of pain as they get older.
not saying you shouldnt adopt or give a scottish fold a good life should you come across one at a shelter or as a stray, but please reconsider financially supporting breeders and encouraging the floppy eared gene to carry on
Good point … thanks for the information
Do their ears hurt?
@@nuttynutsnutstache Not necessarily, but someone mentioned they get ear infections very frequently
@@salemcrow5078 aww :(
12-14 years you say, and they're healthy, you say? My black mutt cat is 16 and healthy.
My cat is my age(20) and she has been blind and deaf for very long, but she is stuborn as hell and wont give up, she still remembers how i smell and still wants cuddles and still bites me when i pet her, because she might be old, but still very angry cat that loves/hates me
@@user-kn9yy3ee2p that's the sweetest thing I've heard.. btw does she got her own babies?
Me: 😳 I guess its time to rob some banks..
I LOVE CATS SO DANG MUCH😻😍🥰💖💝💘
Your video said the folds are known for their health and that's just not true. The older they get is when problems set in related to their mutations. The straight ear versions don't have health problems, but the folded versions do.
I have a gray Scottish longhair girl with straight ears. Found her as a newborn, the middle of two siblings. She has an older Tuxedo brother named Tom and a baby void name MoMo. They're awesome.
... really? 12 to 14 years is a short lifespan for a cat. a lot of cats live to more than 20 years, and the record holder lived to almost 40 years
40 YEARS?????????????
@@shirleycarigo-cairel7635 38 years and 3 days, so almost 40
There’s plenty Scottish folds in shelters. There’s plenty of EVERY CAT in any shelter 💔
I’m getting my Scottish fold in 1 hour so excited!!!
They actually have a lot of health problems. This is a lie. Their medical bills cost a lot. In some countries its “illegal” to breed these animals, if you had one before going to the country its fine but just like pugs, these animals often have pain for their whole life
Scottish folds with straight ears are healthier i think
😐
I’ve adopted cats at shelters that have been great companions and didn’t costs a king’s ransom
It is also important to note that regardless of the breed you get their personality could be wildly different from what you expected.
i will do anything to get this cat 🥹 it’s too cute
I've had a number of cats live past 20yrs. All strays or offspring of wild cats. All stay out doors (they can visit inside for short periods or terrible weather) 95%+ of their lives. Only very few needed medical help and that was due to vehicle hit or fight with an animal.
Their ears are like this due to evolving inside sporrans on kilts!!😂
Why do they have such a short lifespan?! 12-14 years is very, very young to be losing a kitty.
yeah, the max age should be about 17 :(
because they aren't actually healthy. the folded ears cause bone problems and a lot of pain, it's a very unethical cat breed
@@_mollusc_lover_1509 oh gosh. I had no idea. I’ve had kitties my entire life, at most 6, they’ve all lived to the age of 20-21 unless they’ve had health issues / cancer. They were your run of the mill moggy; I’ve known several people have kitties that were of certain breeds & they had nothing but health issues & passed young, but I had no idea about the Scottish fold. How awful.
@@LauraBidingCitizen yeah it's pretty horrid to think about, my family fostered cats, particularly old street ones who were considered 'unadoptable' and our oldest lived to estimated 25-28 despite having been on the streets til about 14 so an average lifespan of 14-15 is really indicative of how many genetic issues they have :(
@@_mollusc_lover_1509 My current ‘monkey’ we rescued from a family friends house, we think he had quite the journey & most certainly wasn’t a street cat all his young life (estimated age around a year old back then), he would let you stroke his head but anything below that he’d bend his body away & wouldn’t let you touch him (he’s much better now but due to his rather distinctive personality, if he’s in a grump he won’t like you stroking him! Lol), he had no chip & despite our best efforts no one came forward to claim him, so he stayed. I live in the UK & it’s much safer for cats to go outside here, I had 5 other cats at the time & I just couldn’t keep the window (live in a bungalow - 1 storey / ground floor house) closed as it wouldn’t have been fair on them, so my mum & I said if he goes he goes, we can’t lock him up.. turns out he knew what side his bread was buttered as he came back diligently every day! However, he would appear in peoples cars during the spring & summer (they’d leave their windows open - live in a quiet cul de sac), an ambulance was called for my Dad once, gave the paramedic quite the fright as he made himself at home on their bed lol. So we had to make sure neighbours & visitors closed their windows, & wondered if he got to this area by travelling in someone’s vehicle!
He’s now 16, in fantastic health, & our old vet thinks he’s part Maine coon - he’s a BIG boy!
I’m going to be interested to see the age he lives to (hopefully many years yet), as he’s the only kitty I’ve ever had that’s likely of any ‘breed’ (very distinctive looking, wish I could share a piccie!)
Someone I know spent thousands buying 2 foxtail cats… 1 of them is only 5 years old & receiving end of life care (& has already had 2 litters.. she has her daughter living with her..) as she’s in renal failure & going blind.
That’s just absolutely insane to me, not just the fact you’re losing your furrbaby at such a young age (& they’ve been unnecessarily bred twice!), but that you paid thousands for them in the first place.
I love that you & your family have adopted / rescued so many kitties - it’s such a rewarding thing to do isn’t it? 🥰 x
“natural folded ears”
Interesting.
I've always wanted one of these
Don't - it is a very sick breed.
me getting a half Scottish fold for free in an abandoned shed:
Live longer, I have had two tabbys that have lived for 20 years each. Lol
Yeah, currently have two 20 year old ladies and can't imagine how anyone thinks 14 years is 'above average' for a cat.
@@prettyevil6662000 its particular If you consider dogs life-span (medium breed dogs) but anyways. For me is crazy! Sadly, I didnt have the possibility to have a cat for that time
I'm surprised people are talking about how many problems they have with their Scottish Folds. Im a happy owner of two, and in the 7 years ive had them there were never any real health issues. I'm sorry everyone's having such an awful experience! Guess i got lucky
any cat that has been bred by genetic mutation will have severe health issues. not trying to burst your bubble but, studies point to all Fold cats being affected by cartilage and bone development abnormality. they got banned in several countries because of this very reason.
Cuteness, cuddles and affection for a good 14 years? Worth it? YES EVERY PENNY ❤️
I feel the cats pain in the shower💀💀💀😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣
Adopt don't shop. There are so many kitties that need adopting so they're not killed!
Stop promoting these poor animals
It's even illegal now to breed them where I live
Cats irl : gentle
Dogs irl : YAYYY NEW HOOMEN!!
Others: adorable cat
Me: Ragnar
Our first cat was a domestic short hair that came to us a stray kitten and lived until she was 22. Beautiful cat and deeply missed.
The folded ears are not natural. They are a symptom of a cartilage disease osteochondrodysplasia. This results in deformities in their cartilage throughout their body which causes lots of pain issues and sometimes results in cats being euthanized at a young age because they are in too much pain. Breeding this type of cat or promoting their "cuteness" on social media is highly unethical as it results in more cats being born in a life of pain just because humans think they look "cute".
IT LOOKS LIKE A MUNCHKIN CAT OMGGGGG❤❤❤
My old cat lived to be 18. He was also free.
Funnily enough there was a stray cat that was at least half Scottish fold by my mom's house. I thought it was weird that a cat like that would be a stray but ultimately dismissed it. My mom named him "big black" but for obvious reasons I renamed him Galroth
Should’ve stuck with the first name. Galroth Is trash
you don't like big black? 😂
@@masmoudi5595 not in my cats
@@dumbproductions2958 BIG BLACK COC-
BBC = Big Black Cat
Bro, why do we even breed pets with so many health issues? I'm not bashing on any breed in particular, but in the end we subject animals to a life ridden with health issues just for an appealing physical appearance, which is just cruel.
As the market gets saturated with "generic" pets, the breeders have to set themselves apart to make a profit.
Also some people think it's cute and don't think about it further.
Me: *having found all my cats as kittens under a barn and dumpsters respectively*
"You guys are paying for your cats?
For the first time in my life I want a cat.
I do this little thing called "picking up a random ass cat on the street and raising it as mine"
While you could be giving a stray of there own, the very life they have deserved, you could be taking someone else's outdoor cat
@@midnightkaboom7721 you shouldn’t leave your cats outside then?
@@jordansherrington4291 You think that because it doesn't have a collar, that you are allowed to take it? Some have microchips aswell, unless the cat does not look well taken care of, have a good weight, or there is no sign of obvious sickness, it is most likely owned.
@Jordan Sherrington thats not how microchips work btw. They’re not trackers, they just show the owner’s identity when you bring them to a vet
@@midnightkaboom7721 maybe, dont leave your cat outside then??? People should be encouraged to rescue strays not told never to rescue bc they could be owned by someone
Fun fact the fold in their ear is cause by very weak cartilage defect so the ears litterally collapse under their own weight, but that isn't exclusive to their ears only and leads to weak cartilage in every single joint of their body causing very early joint issues and an array of other health problems. If you don't have a massive bank in order to keep the cat comfortable once it gets sick, get a different breed.
That one cat in the shower -Cattynip cattynip catch me a mouse~😂
“the price of this cat ranges from $500 to $3000” **me watching this with my cat that was found on the road**
Or just pick up a kitten from a farm, there's always so many kittens born and these kittens could really use a home. That's what I did and now I have the most beautiful boy with a lovely personality, completely for free. The farmer even wanted me to take multiple kittens because there were so many. I love the kitten I got, he's now 3 years old and I couldn't imagine living without him anymore.
Don't shop just adopt 💪
“They are known to eat healthy”
My Scottish food doesn’t eat that much💀💀💀💀
Heh Scottish,fits well for the cat
People should stop buying animals with so many health problems. French bulldogs also come to mind…
My mom got a Scottish Fold from a mutt litter for, like, $100. We also got basically a purebred Siamese the same way.
Will typically be even healthier as well 😊
You probably shouldn't be supporting those breeders.
@@asurmenhandofasuryan4610 yeah I think you should adopt a cat, not shop for one. There is already overpopulation so don't support breeders please.
@@asurmenhandofasuryan4610 The thought of buying a cat is crazy for me. There's so many in my neighbourhood. I got one because she showed up at my house when she was a kitten. I'm a dog person anyway.
Although, buying a dog is also crazy, when there are plenty of dogs in shelters. I got 3, 1 adopted, 2 were given by friends.
@asurmenhandofasuryan4610 Nah sure 'bout Scottish Fold being purebred. But Siamese daf are purebred.
Make sure to have a pet insurance covers from ears to tail 😂
I am not buying a cat, there are enough stray cats available. I currently have a stray which came in through our back window after I gave him food. It's been 4 months.
Hi, zoologist here. You were completely disingenuous when you said they were healthy. The gene that causes the folded ears also affects their bones, so many Scottish Folds suffer from spinal, skeletal, and neurological problems. They are highly prone to having strokes, and if you breed two cats with folded ears, 100% of the kittens will die. THAT'S why they are so expensive, because of the difficulty breeding them and the high rate of kitten mortality.
Please do not support the breeding and sale of these cats. You will be indirectly supporting their suffering.
I want to know more but I would also like a source
@@TheGoofyGoobetjust search it up man, it’s everywhere. And don’t try to deny this, this is real.
@@TheGoofyGoobetgoogle is free you bum
Honestly you shouldn't support any breeding that is made for a cosmetic purpose
My friend had this cat his cat live to be 20 years old and the crazy thing about it his cat didn't even die of natural causes his cat was mauled by 3 pit bulls. Two of them had to get stitches cuz he scratched them to Kingdom come that cat was a g for real.
People who are willing to pay that amount for a cat need to give there head a shake .
thats cheaper than most but those ears are not naturally folded
Their. It really is not difficult.
I had a cat that lived 23+ years and one to 17 years. Both were free and a grey tabby and an orange tabby. 😹 I miss my girls. 💔
My cat is 11 and hearing the average life expectancy of these cats be making me anxious.
All things pass....enjoy the time we have and please don't fritter it away with worry ❤
Floppy Ears makes the meow loudet and cuter I guess
Personally, I don't think we should put prices on animals of any kind and with that said, we shouldn't mass produce animals either for people to just adopt
We should love what we have and love them too. Not treat them like a product