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.

Breeding Scottish cats

It is necessary to understand that breeding any animals is a great responsibility and burden. This activity requires a lot of money and time. Before you begin to implement your idea, you should study the rules for breeding Scottish cats.

An important point is to determine the animal’s puberty and the period most favorable for mating. Typically, cats reach puberty at 8-10 months, but this age is not yet suitable for mating; it is better to do this closer to 2 years, when the animal’s body is sufficiently strong.

Early mating can lead to the development of various pathologies of the uterus in females and to premature birth, which can seriously undermine the health of the animal.

The main rule is that you cannot breed a Scottish Fold cat with the same cat! It is necessary that one cat be of the Scottish Straight breed (straight-eared).

After pregnancy, it is necessary to provide the female with care and not change her usual environment. A reasonable solution would be to consult a veterinarian during pregnancy and before childbirth, which will help eliminate undesirable events.

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.

Tendency to diseases

The Highland Fold cannot be considered a breed prone to health problems. One of the serious pathologies to which Scottish Folds are predisposed is osteochondrodysplasia. It is incurable and most often develops in animals obtained as a result of improper mating.

In the presence of such a pathology, the animal limps, experiences difficulties when trying to jump or jump, its limbs are deformed, and slow development is observed. Specialists prescribe maintenance medications that can only alleviate the pet’s condition and stop the further development of the disease.

Many purebred pets are prone to developing heart pathologies. Cardiomyopathy is manifested by difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, and irregular heart rhythm. If a problem is detected, the specialist prescribes appropriate therapy and gives recommendations on the pet’s feeding and lifestyle.

All “Scots” are prone to obesity, but the owner’s task is to reduce the risk of the pet gaining excess weight. Following the principles of proper nutrition will help prevent the development of obesity.

Like all members of the cat family, Highland Folds can develop inflammatory processes in the eyes and ears. If detected in time, they are quickly and successfully treated. Timely vaccinations and deworming can prevent the development of many serious pathologies.

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.

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.

A bit of genetics

Many people are interested in learning how the colors of Scottish cats are formed. In Scottish cats, two genes predominate, responsible for black and red coat colors. Each of them can act as a dominant (suppressing weaker genes) and recessive (suppressed gene). And there is a third diluent gene, responsible for the saturation of the pigment. Combining in a certain order, these genes can give completely unimaginable coloring.

The presence of one color or another in a Scottish kitten cannot always be determined in the first weeks of life. This is not the final shade yet, because the coloring becomes brighter and more pronounced only when the coat is replaced by an adult during the baby's molt. This happens around six months of age. But up to 2 years, the shade may still change slightly.

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.

Bathing a ginger cat

The red Scottish Fold should be taught to bathe at an early age. First, you should wipe them with a damp towel, and then give him his favorite treat so that the kitten understands that water procedures are not scary and not dangerous for his life. After some time, the kitten can be bathed. It is recommended to protect your baby's ears from water getting into them during bathing by covering them with cotton swabs or your hands. You can drip special protective oil into your eyes before bathing, but this procedure is not necessary.

The water temperature should be at least 36 degrees, because swimming in cool water can make the animal sick, and swimming in hot water will increase the heart rate of the red Scotsman and make it difficult for him to breathe. In addition, the cat will not tolerate uncomfortable conditions and will simply run away from the bath.

The shampoo should be a special cat shampoo; a human hair wash will cause dermatitis in your pet and deteriorate the quality of the coat.

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.

Acquisition of a red Scotsman

When buying a kitten from a nursery, the potential owner should ask what kind of food the breeder gave him, since a sudden change in the menu can cause negative consequences for the young body.

Scottish Fold babies are given food 4 times a day; over time, teenage kittens change their diet to 3 meals a day, and after 8 months they can already be given food only twice a day.

Cats of this breed love to communicate, they really need human company, but they are not annoying. When no one is home, these cats will still come up with something interesting to do.

When their owners are away for long periods of time, furry pets feel sad, and a dog could brighten up their loneliness. Red Scottish Folds are characterized by great affection for their owners; they show them their kindness and tenderness with great zeal.

Before purchasing a young fiery Scotsman, you should take a closer look at him and understand his character. In order for a relationship of mutual understanding to develop with a furry friend, he must be similar in character to the future owner, then you will be able to be friends with the pet and get along well.

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.

Care and maintenance

Care and maintenance
Scottish cats do not require special care conditions. The main thing is that the animal receives proper nutrition, as well as cleaning procedures common to all cats. The main hygiene procedures for Scottish cats are:

ear cleaning;
nail trimming;
regular brushing;
eye hygiene;
dental care.

It is recommended to bathe infrequently. For this you need to use only special shampoos; human ones can damage the hair or cause irritation on the skin. Such products contain components that are not intended for cats. You should not leave your cat wet, especially if the apartment is drafty or cool; you can dry the fur with a hairdryer. After several such procedures, the animal will no longer be afraid of it and will perceive it as normal.

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.