The unique thing about this cat was that her ears folded forward and downward on her head. The Scottish Fold was granted championship status by The Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA) in 1978. Scottish Folds come in two types: folded ear and straight (normal) ear. The Fold does not necessarily resemble the American Shorthair’s hard, powerful “working cat” body and squared-off muzzle. Nor does it look like the British Shorthair’s massive, compact body, short legs, and flat planed top-head. The Fold, instead, is a medium cat with a rounded, well-padded body and a short, dense, and resilient coat. Scottish Fold kittens are born with straight ears. Presently, only folded ear cats of Scottish lineage are permitted in the show ring, and naturally, every breeder wants to produce show cats. The straight ear progeny of Scottish Folds, nevertheless, are invaluable to the breeding program. Scottish Folds are hardy cats, much like their barnyard ancestors. The Scottish Fold is an undemanding cat. Pricing on Scottish Folds usually depends on type, applicable markings and bloodlines distinguished by Grand Champion, National or Regional winning parentage or of Distinguished Merit parentage.