About Scottish Fold cats with red color

Scottish Fold cats come in a wide variety of colors. But, since it is believed that the character of a pet depends, among other things, on its color, future owners who decide to get a pet are very interested in the choice of color: after all, they want to know what kind of character their pet will have. Red Scottish Fold cats are very popular, as this color is considered a symbol of joy and prosperity. It is no coincidence that many future owners strive to purchase a red pet. The peculiarities of their character and conditions of detention will be discussed in more detail.

Breed standard

Red Scottish Fold cats, like their counterparts of other colors, are distinguished by well-developed muscles. They have straight, powerful limbs, oval paws. Scottish Folds have a strong and prominent chest and shoulder girdle. Their fur is quite dense, short, and not pressed to the body. The most characteristic feature of Scottish Folds is their flattened ears. All representatives of this breed have a well-built, proportional body. They are fluffy and look very attractive.

Health

Like all domestic cats, red Scottish Folds need timely vaccination, as well as treatment against ticks, fleas and helminths. Representatives of this breed are also predisposed to certain diseases:

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diseases of the musculoskeletal system - most often there are problems with the joints;
problems with the cardiovascular system;
respiratory tract diseases.

Particular attention should be paid to the eyes of animals. Due to their large size, a lot of dust or hairs can get on them, which, in turn, can cause inflammation. You can purchase special eye drops at pet stores and use them if necessary.

Many representatives of the breed eat excessively, which can lead to obesity. Excess weight leads to health problems. Therefore, it is very important to monitor the proper nutrition of Scottish Folds. It is also recommended to regularly visit a veterinarian for examination and examination of your pet.

Description of the breed and features of the red color of the Scottish cat

Although fold-eared cats at first glance have a lot in common with the native British, upon closer examination they are completely different:

The English cat belongs to the category of large animals with heavy bones and a powerful build. Her Scottish counterpart is smaller, lighter and not as well-fed.
The British live up to 15-20 years. For fold-eared Scots, 15 years of age is already quite advanced.
The health of native cats is also at a more stable level. They are characterized by all the diseases (kidneys, heart) characteristic of domestic animals, but hereditary ailments never bother them. But unscrupulous breeding by Scots can be detrimental to kittens.

But in the area of colors, these two breeds are similar. More than 200 color options and combinations are available for them.

Scottish Fold kittens come in red, black, white, tortoiseshell, bicolor with any proportion of white.

History of breeding Scottish cats

The British Shorthair cat has been known since time immemorial. It is believed that its ancestors came to England along with the Roman legions in the 1st century AD, or much later appeared from interbreeding of local domestic cats and exotic species from the East.

At the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries, the British cat breed went through difficult times. At this time, active migration of long-haired Persians and Turkish Angoras to the Old Continent began. They quickly became fashionable and were crossed with local animals. Long-haired kittens often began to appear in the offspring. At first they were classified as the main breed, and later they began to be culled from breeding. But the number of such animals continued to grow, and soon the group was registered as a new population of long-haired cats.

And the native breed was completely restored to its traditional form only in the 70s. It was then that the British cat received recognition from international felinological associations (CFA and TICA). Main characteristics of the British breed:

Large animals with a well-developed musculoskeletal system.
All lines of the body are smooth, starting from the head and ending with a rounding at the tip of the tail.
The short, thick coat of fine texture does not adhere to the body and is supplemented with dense undercoat.
The British cat has a complex, capricious, freedom-loving, sometimes even aggressive character.

Feeding

The diet of red “Scots” must be balanced so that the animal receives the daily requirement of the components necessary for the body. Most of the diet, one way or another, will consist of proteins. You can create your own menu, which will include both ready-made food and natural products.

It is also allowed to feed only ready-made canned food and dry food. High-quality super-premium and holistic formulations will contain all the necessary elements in the right quantity. The frequency of feeding depends on the age of the animal. Kittens are usually given food in small quantities and often: four to five times a day.

Over time, the frequency of feeding is reduced to three times a day, and after reaching the age of 8 months - to two. The amount of food depends on the animal’s lifestyle, namely its activity. At the same time, your pet should have access to clean and fresh water regularly.

As for natural products, it is recommended to include raw veal, previously frozen, in the diet. You can give boiled chicken meat and offal. Fish can be introduced into complementary foods only in small quantities. Otherwise, problems with the urinary system may occur.

Description and color feature

One of the main features of this breed is the slightly inward-curved tips of the ears. However, kittens are born with a normal erect ear. Only after three months the animal’s appearance should change.

If the ears remain straight, then the individual is classified as another type of breed - the Scottish Straight.

If you do not take into account the special shape of the ears, then Scottish Folds are similar in appearance to British Shorthair cats. The body of Scottish Fold cats is quite powerful. The front and hind legs are as muscular as the body. As for body size, it is considered average by international standards.

The tail of cats is proportional to the body. It is usually rounded and tapered at the end. The coat of Scottish Fold cats is short and feels like a soft and smooth fur coat. The hairs fit tightly to each other.

The animals' heads are round in shape. Cats have quite powerful jaws and a strong chin. There are no rough features on the animal’s face, and all lines are smooth and rounded. Scottish Folds have large eyes, which are also round in shape and set wide apart. Cats' noses are small and wide.

As for colors, any palette options are allowed. The ginger color may also be called red or gold. The color of the iris in ginger cats matches the coat and can be bright orange, amber or copper. Cats of this color have earned love all over the world.

Its popularity is primarily due to its unusual and spectacular appearance. It is worth noting that Scottish Folds of this color are quite rare, which is why they are valued even more.

It is also believed that red representatives of this breed have the highest level of intelligence than cats of other colors.

Features of care

Caring for Scottish Fold ginger cats, photos of which are presented in the article, is simple. If the eyes are inflamed and fester, they should be wiped several times a day with a special solution, some kind of medicinal product or a weak infusion of chamomile. If the inflammation does not go away, you should contact your veterinarian.

Particular attention should be paid to caring for the ears, which need to be wiped at least twice a month with a special liquid. At the same time, you cannot pull the cat’s ears too far and turn them inside out, as he will be afraid of this procedure. You shouldn't use cotton swabs, but cotton swabs will do. Naturally, the procedure requires the owner to be extremely careful so as not to damage the pet’s ear. If the cat has healthy ears and no discharge, then there will be only a little earwax on the cotton wool. If a cat has a brown crust in its ears, this indicates ear mites. You should immediately contact a veterinarian, because if you contact a specialist in a timely manner, serious problems can be avoided.

To cut the claws of a cat like the red Scottish Fold, whose photo is presented in this article, you need to use special clippers for the claws of small animals. You can only cut off the very tips of the claws! Otherwise, you can damage the blood vessels, which will cause the kitten severe pain and lead to adverse consequences.

Redhead babies

The red Scottish Fold kitten loves communication and needs to be close to people. However, at the same time, he is unobtrusive.

If the owner is absent for a long time, the kittens become very sad. They are characterized by a strong attachment to a person, which they gladly demonstrate at every opportunity.

Characteristic signs of appearance

Not everyone knows that Scottish Fold kittens are born with the most ordinary ears. By the first month of life, some ears remain straight, while others become recumbent, which makes them stand out among the felines. This trait, which has become the reason for special interest in the breed, is the result of a random mutation, so it is almost impossible to predict in advance which kittens will be in the litter.

From childhood, kittens have a round, hard head with powerful jaws. A feature of their muzzles are pronounced cheeks, which are especially noticeable in males. Model ears should be small and curved forward.

The Scottish Fold cat is known for its very expressive eyes. Large and round, combined with floppy ears, they always have a slightly amazed expression. The legs are strong, not very long, but not short either.

Tabby (tabby)

Tabby is one of the most popular cats among Scots. The color of Scottish tabby cats is distinguished by the presence of a pattern in a certain area on the coat. The pattern on the wool can be anything. A distinctive feature is considered to be a pattern in the form of the letter M on the forehead.

Tabby color depending on the type of pattern:

striped like a tiger (has vertical stripes on the sides);
spotted;
marble (pattern of chaotic spots and stripes of different sizes).

And depending on the color combinations to the following:

golden tabbies;
cream tabby;
blue;
black marble;
marble on silver
silvery blue (gray tint);
silver (silver color);
cameo.

How to prepare for the arrival of a kitten in the house

Already at 2 months, lop-eared babies can leave their mother and move to a new home. Naturally, future owners should prepare for the arrival of a furry baby in their home.

Dishes made of porcelain, stainless steel or food-grade plastic are perfect for little Scots to eat and drink.

The kitten will need a litter tray. Toys and a house can be purchased a little later.

To transport a red Scottish Fold you will need a spacious carrier. The kitten will also need a scratching post, but you don’t have to buy one, because you can make it yourself from a simple board. The board must be wrapped with a rope, and then the rope must be secured in a circle.

What to feed

The owner must approach the nutrition of red Scottish Fold cats with all seriousness. When purchasing a red fold-eared Scotsman, you need to find out what food the breeder fed him. This is one of the most important questions, since changing food can have unpleasant consequences for a red-haired baby. Usually such kittens are fed 4-5 times a day. As you get older, meals are limited to 3 meals. After reaching the age of 8 months, such pets are fed twice a day.

You should not give your cat cold food from the refrigerator. You should wait until it warms up to room temperature.

At first, the kitten has a poor appetite. There is no need to worry about this, because in most cases it is a consequence of stress caused by a change in the usual environment and separation from the cat mother.

Education and training

It is important to understand that an animal is not a cute fluffy (and also fashionable) toy, but a creature that considers itself at least an equal member of your family. When purchasing a Scottish fold cat, you should have a more or less clear understanding of the rules and principles of raising your pet. You need to teach your cat to observe the rules of decency from a very early age, as soon as the baby appears in your home. Considering the natural intelligence of Scottish Folds, this will not be so difficult.

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Fold-eared people endure loneliness very painfully. Experts do not recommend leaving the animal alone for a long time. To pass the time, kittens either look for something to do on their own or sleep most of the time. In the first case, when you return home, you may find traces of a small pogrom (thrown books, broken vases, pens and pencils scattered on the floor), in the second, a well-slept and rested kitten will endlessly pursue you, demanding unpaid attention. This can be expressed in attempts to climb up your legs onto your lap, and in the desire to lie down beautifully on a desk or computer desk on papers that you are just about to work with, and in biting the fingers of a sleeping owner. This behavior may seem cute at first, but over time it can become annoying.

What to do? The main thing is never drive the animal away. It will definitely not understand the reason for your dissatisfaction and may perceive everything that is happening at this moment as a new game. It would be better to find an opportunity to take a break from work for at least a few minutes and take care of the kitten. Even half a container from Kinder Surprise or a ping-pong ball that you throw on the floor will be suitable as a toy. Catching such “prey” is not so easy, and the baby will become seriously interested in this activity. Be sure to find 15-20 minutes to play with your Scotsman before bed. This minimizes the risk of being woken up in the middle of the night. Trying to feed a kitten at night in the hope that it will calm down will only lead to the fact that the lop-eared one, quickly realizing what’s what, will begin to wake you up every night. There is only one way out - be patient and stubbornly not pay any attention to your pet’s tricks.

Attempts to bite your arms and legs should be stopped firmly and unequivocally. The kitten is raised quite harshly by its mother, so your reluctance to encourage rough play will be accepted by the baby without offense.

Another problem is the animal's natural need to sharpen its claws. Poking your nose into the damaged upholstery of an expensive chair will not help. Buying a scratching post alone will not solve the problem; you will need to teach the cat how to use it. Install the device in a certain place and bring your baby to it several times during the day. Be sure to do this immediately after your little Scottish Fold wakes up. Praise your kitten for correct behavior. Good results are achieved by using special attractive scents. And the smell of orange peels, on the contrary, will discourage you from using an expensive carpet or the back of a sofa as a manicure product.

Scottish Fold cats are very clean, and litter box training usually occurs without any difficulty.

Is it possible to punish an animal? Maybe yes. Using a simple baby rattle gives a good effect. A noisy object (and a cat’s hearing is an order of magnitude better than ours) falling on its back (under no circumstances hit the animal, a light touch is enough) quickly makes it clear to the pet that something is wrong.

But the basis of raising a Scottish Fold cat should still be your love and patience.

Cute fold cat

Ear and eye care

If your eyes are healthy, then there is no particular need to rinse them. It is enough to monitor them and clean them with plain water as they become dirty.

The eyes are wiped from the outer corner to the inner. Due to the floppy ears, cleaning is necessary more often than in ordinary breeds. This is done 2 times a week using cat ear drops and a cotton swab.

The character of red creatures

Fire-colored cats from Scotland love communication, they are gentle and very devoted to their caregivers. Red cats are the personification of joy and prosperity for many. Nurseries eagerly seize the opportunity to acquire red-haired individuals, and potential owners - such pets.

According to the standard, Scottish pets do not have any patterns on their fur. Representatives of the Scottish Fold breed get along well with other pets in the same home.

They do not show excessive activity, which is why they do not provoke anxiety in their owners, and they do not need any professional care.

The Scottish Fold cat loves to frolic in moderation and often amazes household members with funny positions. Sometimes these cats are in a sitting position, with their limbs extended forward. They may seem lost in thought or daydreaming.

Fire Scots are very curious, very intelligent and self-sufficient. They love cleanliness, groom their radiant fur many times a day, grind down their claws, and they easily get used to using the toilet.

These cats love to be near their owners; they do not really like to be on their laps. They are sometimes overly self-sufficient in nature.

When cats are not given food on time, they will loudly announce it. Scottish Folds are very upset if their freedom is oppressed. These animals tend to remember only information that is interesting and useful to them.

Before starting training, Scottish Folds need to be hinted that new skills will be beneficial to them. Cats of this breed value the affection of their owners, they like to behave with dignity.

Scottish Folds are unobtrusive, always ready to help in order to protect their owners. These animals oppose other animals and people in whose company they are uncomfortable.

Scottish Fold cats are able to adapt well, it is easy for them to adapt to a new environment and unfamiliar people; at all kinds of exhibitions, these cats are quite relaxed and show miracles of endurance.

Fluffy teenagers of this breed are an excellent option for families with young offspring, as they are very sociable and love to frolic with children.

Scottish Folds are very savvy from birth, easily learn and remember new things, and understand people well. They are very smart.

When they are mistreated, they do not retaliate, but move away peacefully and with dignity from the miscreant. These balanced cats are almost impossible to anger and provoke.

Character

Red Scottish Fold cats are very sociable, but at the same time, loyal to their owners. They love children and willingly play with them. Representatives of this breed easily get along in the house with other pets.

These animals are distinguished by their intelligence, they easily remember everything new, and are very curious. They are easy to train due to their mental abilities. However, when starting to train, it is important to let your pet understand that these skills will be beneficial and interesting to him.

The red Scottish Fold cat loves cleanliness very much, so she repeatedly brushes her fur and sharpens her claws throughout the day.

These pets are moderately active, unpretentious and do not require professional care from the owner.

These cats do not like to lie on the laps of their owners; just being next to them is enough for them. The location of their owner is very important for them. They are unobtrusive, but can be intolerant of people and other pets in whose company they are uncomfortable.

Red Scottish Fold pets easily adapt to new conditions and unfamiliar people. They patiently participate in cat shows, and at the same time behave quite relaxed, surprising others with their endurance.

Cats of this breed are distinguished by their dignity. If they are offended, they simply leave the offender without harming him in return. They are very balanced and difficult to anger.

They can be wayward. Especially Scottish Folds do not tolerate it when their freedom is limited. And if you don’t feed them on time, they will loudly inform their owners about it.

Advice for those who have not yet decided

If you are still wondering whether to get a kitten and which breed is suitable, then the advice is this: you need a little Scotsman!

If you have a child, then a red fold-eared kitten will be suitable, as it will be especially friendly and attached to children and other animals. It is best for the cat to be raised with children, then their bond will be stronger, and the child will gain the necessary experience of caring for a living creature. Remember that a ginger cat brings good luck.

However, before getting a pet, think about whether you have the strength and time to take care of it, since any animal requires a lot of dedication.

Purchasing a Red Fold Scotsman

The new interesting breed quickly became popular among breeders. It is from them that experts recommend purchasing animals - there is a guarantee of high-quality offspring and the threshold for the risk of giving birth to sick kittens is reduced.

It is recommended to “get to know” the parents in advance - even by their appearance you can form a first impression of the future litter.
It is interesting to see other offspring of the same fold-eared pair - usually the same parents give birth to identical children.
At an early age, they pay attention to the well-being of the offspring - how they run, jump, play, and eat.
A conscientious breeder will never sell Scottish Folds before he has given them vaccinations, taught them the basics of hygiene and socialization - this period begins at 3 months of age.
The red color in the offspring is formed immediately - it has stable genetics and is not prone to re-blooming as they grow older.
But bleached redhead (cream) behaves differently. In such kittens, the color of their coat may change by the time they reach puberty.

This is interesting! Red-haired, fold-eared Scots adapt very quickly to a new place, within a week or a week and a half they completely settle into the home and feel like the rightful owners in it.

It is noteworthy that serious health problems at the initial stage of the formation of the breed could not reduce interest in it. Now that breeders have learned to effectively deal with genetic diseases, there is even less reason to refuse to buy such a beautiful and unusual domestic cat. And those who prefer an exotic appearance and the traditional red coloration of cats receive a double benefit. Fold-eared Scots suit them on all counts.

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