Scottish cats are best known for the Scottish Fold Shorthair, with its distinctive flattened ears and large round eyes that give it a cute, open expression.
The Scottish Fold Longhair is the long-haired version of this breed.
The Scottish Shorthair is the straight-eared version of the Scottish Lop-Eared cat.
The Scottish Longhair is the long-haired, straight-eared version of this breed.
Head – 40 points
- Shape – 10
- Ears – 15
- Eyes – 5
- Chin – 1
- Face – 3
- Nose – 3
- Profile – 3
BODY – 40 points
- Body – 5
- Limbs – 4
- Feet – 3
- Tail – 20
- Backbone – 3
- Muscle – 5
Wool / color / pattern – 15 points
- Length – 4
- Texture – 5
- Drawing – 3
- Color – 3
OTHER – 5 points
BALANCE – 2 points
CONDITION – 2 points
TEMPERATION – 1 point
CATEGORIES: traditional and point
DIVISIONS: all.
COLORS: all.
APPROVED OUTCROSSES: American Short-haired, British Short-haired, British Long-haired
HEAD
Shape: Well rounded, with wide low cheekbones, full and rounded cheeks and a well-filled muzzle. Should have a pleasant, open expression, and be round when viewed from either side.
Ears: Folds – folded forward and down. Small, tightly folded ears are preferred. Should be placed so as to fit into the roundness of the head, emphasizing it. The size of the ears is not as important as the placement and fit to the head. The tips of the ears should be rounded.
Strights – size medium to small with rounded tips. Ears are not set high on the head to emphasize the rounded top.
Eyes: Wide set, open, large and round, with a cute expression. The color of the eyes should match the color. Chin: Medium in size Muzzle: Moderately broad muzzle with well rounded and filled mustache pads.
Nose: Wide and short with a straight back.
Profile: smooth curve descending from the rounded forehead. A slight “stop” is allowed.
Neck: the head should flow smoothly into a short neck.
BODY
Body: medium size, rectangular in shape, well rounded.
The back should be of equal width along its entire length.
Limbs: Length in proportion to the body. The cat should stand firmly and show no signs of weakness or lack of mobility in the hind limbs.
Paws: should be neat and well rounded with tightly clenched toes.
Tail: Should be well flexible along its length and in proportion to the body.
Backbone: medium
Musculature: The Scotsman should have a strong, muscular body, with no signs of weakness or flabbiness.
WOOL/DYED/PAINTED
Length:
(SFS/SCS) wool should be short, preferably of double texture. Should not be pinned to the body.
(SFL/SCL), medium length. The tufts of hair should be clearly visible on the paws and ears. A pronounced tail, collar and pants are desirable.
Texture:
(SFS/SCS) should be plush, dense and resilient.
(SFL/SCL): should be soft and set back from the body.
Drawing: all patterns
Color: all traditional and point colors
OTHER BALANCE: Body should be of medium size, well balanced and in proportion.
CONDITION: Cat should show excellent condition and health.
Temperament: Calm. Scottish cats are affectionate and loving cats who love to be with people.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Scottish Lop-Eared Cat originated as a spontaneous mutation from farm cats in Scotland. All true Scotsmen trace their lineage back to Susie, the first lop-eared cat discovered by the founders of the breed, William and Mary Ross. The breed was subsequently created by crossbreeding both purebred and domestic cats in the United States. Scottish cats can be described in just one word: Circle. Round head, body, eyes and paws.
The Scottish Fold is best known for its distinctive ears and large round eyes that give it a cute, open expression. They remain kitten-like for their entire lives.
The Scottish Fold SH is a medium sized cat with a plush, dense coat.
The Scottish Fold LH has the same standard as the short-haired Fold/Strights, except the coat is semi-long and extends away from the body. However, the long coat gives the breed a slightly softer overall appearance.
The Scottish Shorthair is identical, with the same cute and open muzzle expression, but with straight ears.
ADVERTISEMENTS: Seasonal changes in coat length and texture for long-haired Fold/Strights. Medallions.
DISCLAIMS: There should be no heavy brow arches, as they cover the eyes, making the cat look like it is squinting or frowning, and detracting from the sweet, open expression of the muzzle. The forehead should be rounded and flat. An obvious bump on the nose is a flaw. Any hint of the cat’s lack of mobility due to short, rough limbs. A narrowed nasal lobe.
UNREWARDED (WW): Signs of sickness, poor health, exhaustion.
DISQUALIFICATION (DQ): a bent tail, lack of tail flexibility, stiffness of the spine and its soreness when touched. Any hint of the cat’s lack of mobility due to short thickened limbs or lack of vertebral mobility. Dissolved metacarpals. Dwarfism. And other disqualifying signsC&P.