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The Scottish Fold is a distinctive breed of domestic cat characterised by a natural dominant gene mutation associated with osteochondrodysplasia.This genetic anomaly affects cartilage throughout the body, causing the ears to "fold", bending forward and down towards the front of the head.
The Foldex cat, also known as the Exotic Fold, [1] [unreliable source] is a breed of cat developed in the Canadian province of Quebec. The breed is recognized by one cat registry, the Canadian Cat Association. [2] The foundation stock of the breed is the Scottish Fold and the Exotic Shorthair. Foldexes are medium-sized cats with a rounded face ...
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Skye and Scottish Borders, mid-18th century or earlier vulnerable native breed [22] [23] Golden Retriever: Glen Affric, 1865 not at risk [24] Gordon Setter: Moray, 1700s vulnerable native breed [25] Rough Collie: Scottish Highlands, 19th century not at risk [26] Smooth Collie: Scotland, 19th century vulnerable native breed Scottish Terrier
Highland cat may refer to: . Highland Fold, a.k.a. Scottish Fold Longhair, a semi-long-haired variant of the medium-sized Scottish Fold breed of domestic cat (Felis silvestris catus); sometimes referred to simply as the Highland; has ears folded downward
The Scottish wildcat's fur is distinctly striped with a solid tabby patterning. Its ringed tail is bushy with a black tip. It differs from the domestic cat by stripes on the cheeks and hind legs, the absence of spots, white markings and coloured backs of the ears. [8] It is heavier than a domestic cat, has longer limb bones and a more robust skull.
While the breed's genetic roots are ultimately in Thailand, it was formally developed in the US by a number of New York area cat breeders, led by Vicky and Peter Markstein (PetMark cattery), who in 1971–72 were intrigued by lynx patterned and solid colored cats of a Siamese body type at Angela Sayers' Solitaire Cattery [2] and at Patricia ...
The Highlander (also known as the Highlander Shorthair, and originally as the Highland Lynx) is a new breed of cat.The unique appearance of the Highlander comes from the deliberate cross between the Desert Lynx and the Jungle Curl breeds, also recently developed.