United Kingdom
Scottish Fold
Medium
8–10 in
6–13 lbs
11–14 years
Meet the Scottish Fold
Scottish Fold are sweet and calm dogs that quickly become the heart of the household. Belonging to the Scottish Fold, they combine sweet with a low-key energy level, making every day with them a little different — but always affectionate.
Where It All Began
The Scottish Fold traces its roots back to United Kingdom. Originally developed for a specific purpose within the Scottish Fold, the breed has since become a beloved companion around the world, prized for its sweet and calm.
Personality
🏃 An Active Lifestyle
This breed is content with modest daily exercise and enjoys plenty of relaxed time at home.
- ✓ 20–30 minutes of exercise daily
- ✓ Comfortable with apartment living
- ✓ Enjoys relaxed lounging time
✂ Grooming Needs
Grooming is easy — an occasional brush and bath is usually all that is needed.
- ✓ Brushing once a week
- ✓ Bathe only as needed
- ✓ Routine nail trims
❤ Keeping Healthy
Like all breeds, the Scottish Fold benefits from routine vet checkups and preventive care; the conditions below are the ones responsible breeders and owners watch most closely.
- • Dental Disease
- • Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
- • Urinary Tract Issues
$ Cost of Ownership
Estimated costs vary by breeder, location and individual dog; use these as a general planning guide.
Purchase Price: $1,800 – $4,500
Monthly Cost: $65 – $100
First Year Cost: $2,880 – $6,400
Lifetime Cost: $10,380 – $21,300
👍 Pros
- Adapts well to apartment or condo living
- Patient, gentle temperament around children
- Low-maintenance coat that's easy to groom
👎 Cons
- May not be the ideal first cat for a brand-new owner
- Can be prone to separation anxiety if left alone too long
- Ongoing vet visits and preventive care add to the cost of ownership
💡 Did You Know?
The Scottish Fold originally comes from United Kingdom and belongs to the Scottish Fold — a fitting background for a breed so often described as calm.
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