How much do Scottish Fold kittens cost?

Our Scottish Fold kitten price ranges from $2,800 to $3,600 depending on color, ear type, and sex. Scottish Straight siblings are offered at $2,400–$2,800. Pricing includes age-appropriate vaccinations, microchipping, two veterinary examinations, TICA registration paperwork, a starter pack of food and bedding, and our two-year congenital health guarantee.

Are Scottish Fold cats healthy?

When bred ethically — Fold to Straight, never Fold to Fold — Scottish Folds live full and active lives of 12 to 15 years. The condition associated with the breed (osteochondrodysplasia) is dose-dependent: heterozygous kittens from a Fold × Straight pairing have dramatically reduced risk. We screen breeding cats annually with radiographs and partner with a feline orthopedic specialist.

Are you a TICA registered Scottish Fold breeder?

Yes. Aurelian Folds is a registered TICA cattery in good standing, with Margaret Aurelian as a TICA member since 2014. Every kitten leaves with signed TICA registration paperwork and a four-generation pedigree. Our cattery registration and current standing certificate are available for review on request.

How does the reservation and waiting list work?

A $500 deposit secures your place on our waiting list. When a litter is announced, families on the list are invited to select in deposit order. Deposits are refundable within 14 days and fully applicable to the final kitten price.

We do not crate-ship kittens unaccompanied. We offer in-cattery pickup, in-cabin flight nanny service, and ground delivery throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic by a licensed pet courier.

What is included in the health guarantee?

Every kitten is covered by a two-year written guarantee against life-threatening congenital and hereditary defects, including HCM and PKD. Full terms are published on our Health Guarantee page.

Breed · Updated June 12, 2026

Scottish Fold Personality & Temperament: A Breeder's Honest Profile

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 form intense attachments to their households — often to a single person within the household. Here is what to actually expect, from a breeder who has placed hundreds of kittens.

The core Scottish Fold temperament

Across every litter and pairing, our Folds share a recognizable core: gentle, observant, and slow to alarm. They are not lap cats in the demanding sense — they will not sit on your keyboard demanding attention — but they will follow you from room to room and settle nearby, a soft presence in the corner of your work.

Are Scottish Folds affectionate?

Yes, but on their terms. A Scottish Fold's affection is quiet and consistent rather than performative. Expect head-butts at the ankle, a paw placed on your book, a warm weight against your hip while you sleep. Do not expect the operatic devotion of a Siamese or the demanding neediness of a Bengal.

Scottish Folds with children

Excellent. Their tolerance for handling, their calm reaction to noise, and their slow movements make them one of the best purebreds for households with children. We recommend supervising interactions with children under five, as with any cat, but Scottish Folds rarely scratch and rarely bolt.

Scottish Folds with dogs

Very good with calm dogs. We socialize every litter with a gentle terrier from four weeks. A Scottish Fold introduced to a dog under two years old typically forms a lifelong bond with that dog. Fold + high-drive working breed (Border Collie, Malinois) is more difficult and requires careful management.

Vocalization

Quiet. Scottish Folds have a soft, high-pitched voice they use sparingly. If your Fold is vocalizing constantly, it is signaling distress — worth a veterinary check.

Activity level

Moderate. Folds do not climb curtains or scale bookcases the way Bengals do. They prefer horizontal exploration and low perches to vertical adventure. This is partly personality and partly a healthy instinct — the breed's joint structure benefits from less high-impact jumping.

Are Scottish Folds good apartment cats?

One of the best breeds for apartment life. They are quiet, low-activity, tolerant of small spaces, and highly bonded to their humans. Aurelian kittens have been placed successfully in 400-square-foot Manhattan studios.

Do Scottish Folds do well alone?

Less well than most breeds. Their bondedness cuts both ways — they miss their people. If you work long hours away from home, we recommend adopting two Scottish Folds together, or pairing with a Scottish Straight sibling from the same litter.