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.

Comparison · Updated May 28, 2026

Scottish Fold vs British Shorthair: Which Breed Is Right for You?

Scottish Folds and British Shorthairs share history — British Shorthairs are used as outcrosses in some Fold programs — and are often confused. They are distinct breeds with different temperaments, different health profiles, and different care needs.

At-a-glance comparison

Both breeds are medium-large, rounded, dense-coated, and calm. The critical differences:

Ears: Fold has folded ears (from Fd gene); BSH has upright ears
Temperament: Fold is more bonded, BSH more independent
Health risk: Fold carries Fd gene and requires ethical pairing; BSH does not
Activity: Fold is quieter and less climbing; BSH is more playful
Price: Fold $2,800–$3,600; BSH $2,000–$3,000 from equivalent breeders

Temperament differences

Scottish Folds are people-bonded and prefer close contact. British Shorthairs are affectionate but independent — they enjoy being in the same room but rarely on the same lap. If you want a cat that follows you, a Fold. If you want a cat that tolerates being alone, a BSH.

Health differences

British Shorthairs do not carry the Fd gene and have no breed-specific cartilage risk. They do share elevated HCM risk with many purebreds — ask for cardiac screening. Scottish Folds require ethical Fold × Straight breeding and lifelong joint monitoring.

Appearance

Both are round-faced, dense-coated, and stocky. The BSH is typically larger (males 12–17 lb vs Fold 9–13 lb). The Fold's folded ears create the signature 'owl-like' face; the BSH has famously round yellow-gold eyes and a full 'jowl.'

Care differences

BSH: standard shorthair care, no ear-specific routine. Fold: weekly ear inspection, joint-supportive diet, monitored jumping. Neither breed needs unusual grooming.

Which is right for you?

Choose a Scottish Fold if you want a quiet, deeply bonded companion and can commit to ethical breeder sourcing and joint monitoring. Choose a British Shorthair if you want a low-maintenance, independent, plush-coated cat with no breed-specific health commitment.