Scottish Fold vs British Shorthair
The check that settles it
The same round build with normal upright ears — Scottish Folds were outcrossed to them.
Confirming a scottish fold
- Ears folded forward and downward, flat against the head.
- A very round head with large round eyes and a short nose.
- Kittens are born with straight ears; the fold appears at about three weeks in those that carry it.
- Straight-eared littermates occur in every litter and are healthy.
Confirming a british shorthair
- A dense, crisp coat that stands away from the body and springs back when stroked.
- A broad round head with very full cheeks, more pronounced in males.
- Round copper or gold eyes.
- Short, thick, straight legs on a compact heavy body.