Scottish Fold guides, written by a TICA breeder.
Everything we know about the breed after twelve years of ethical Fold-to-Straight breeding — price, personality, care, colors, health, grooming, diet, and history.
Buying
Scottish Fold Price
A Scottish Fold kitten from a TICA-registered breeder in the United States typically costs between $2,500 and $4,000 in 2026. Prices vary by color, ear type, se…
Buy a Scottish Fold Kitten
If you are ready to buy a Scottish Fold kitten, this is the guide we wish every prospective family read first. It covers how to find a genuinely ethical breeder…
Breed
Scottish Fold Personality
Twelve years of raising Scottish Folds has taught us that the breed's personality is remarkably consistent. They are quiet, people-bonded, adaptable cats who fo…
Scottish Fold Colors
Scottish Folds are recognized in nearly every color and pattern accepted for shorthair cats — over 80 combinations under TICA standards. This guide covers the c…
Scottish Fold History
Every Scottish Fold alive today descends from a single white barn cat named Susie, born in Perthshire, Scotland in 1961. This is the story of how a spontaneous …
Care
Scottish Fold Care
Scottish Folds are low-maintenance in appearance and slightly higher-maintenance in reality. The breed's genetic profile calls for a few specific decisions in f…
Scottish Fold Grooming
Scottish Folds are moderate-grooming cats. Shorthairs need one weekly session; Highland Folds need two or three. The folded ears require slightly more attention…
Scottish Fold Diet
Diet is the single most under-discussed factor in long-term Scottish Fold health. The breed benefits from joint-supportive nutrients from a young age, portion c…