What is the name of the breed of cat?
Q: What is the name of the breed of cat?
A: The breed of cat is called the Scottish Fold.
Q: What is the cause of its distinctive ear fold?
A: The distinctive ear fold is caused by a particular gene.
Q: What was the original name for this breed?
A: The original name for this breed was Flops, due to their "floppy" ears.
Q: How did it become known as Scottish Fold in 1966?
A: In 1966, it became known as Scottish Fold after being officially recognized by the Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA).
Q: Are there any variations of this breed with long hair?
A: Yes, there are variations of this breed with long hair which are known by different names depending on which organization recognizes them. For example, they may be called Highland Folds (ACFA, AACE and UFO), Scottish Fold Longhairs (TICA, NCFA, ACA, CCA and CFA) or Longhair Folds (CFF).
Q: Who recognizes these variations with long hair?
A: These variations with long hair are recognized by organizations such as ACFA, AACE and UFO; TICA, NCFA, ACA, CCA and CFA; and CFF.
Q: Is there an official recognition for these breeds from any organizations?
A: Yes, these breeds have been officially recognized by various organizations such as ACFA, AACE and UFO; TICA NCFA ACA CCA and CFA; and CFF.
