{"id":122247,"date":"2022-06-07T05:00:38","date_gmt":"2022-06-07T05:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-cats-with-small-ears-called\/"},"modified":"2022-06-07T05:00:38","modified_gmt":"2022-06-07T05:00:38","slug":"what-are-cats-with-small-ears-called","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-cats-with-small-ears-called\/","title":{"rendered":"What are cats with small ears called?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-cats-with-small-ears-called\/#What_are_cats_with_small_ears_called\" title=\"What are cats with small ears called?\">What are cats with small ears called?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-cats-with-small-ears-called\/#Are_Scottish_Fold_cats_banned\" title=\"Are Scottish Fold cats banned?\">Are Scottish Fold cats banned?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-cats-with-small-ears-called\/#What_type_of_cat_has_very_small_ears\" title=\"What type of cat has very small ears?\">What type of cat has very small ears?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-cats-with-small-ears-called\/#Is_there_a_breed_of_cat_that_doesnt_have_ears\" title=\"Is there a breed of cat that doesn&#8217;t have ears?\">Is there a breed of cat that doesn&#8217;t have ears?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-cats-with-small-ears-called\/#Where_are_Scottish_Fold_cats_banned\" title=\"Where are Scottish Fold cats banned?\">Where are Scottish Fold cats banned?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-cats-with-small-ears-called\/#Why_are_Scottish_Fold_cat_banned\" title=\"Why are Scottish Fold cat banned?\">Why are Scottish Fold cat banned?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-cats-with-small-ears-called\/#Are_Scottish_Fold_cats_okay\" title=\"Are Scottish Fold cats okay?\">Are Scottish Fold cats okay?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-cats-with-small-ears-called\/#Can_you_own_a_Scottish_Fold\" title=\"Can you own a Scottish Fold?\">Can you own a Scottish Fold?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-cats-with-small-ears-called\/#What_kind_of_cats_have_very_small_ears\" title=\"What kind of cats have very small ears?\">What kind of cats have very small ears?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-cats-with-small-ears-called\/#What_kind_of_cat_has_small_flat_ears\" title=\"What kind of cat has small flat ears?\">What kind of cat has small flat ears?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-cats-with-small-ears-called\/#Is_there_an_earless_cat_breed\" title=\"Is there an earless cat breed?\">Is there an earless cat breed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-cats-with-small-ears-called\/#Do_Scottish_Fold_cats_suffer\" title=\"Do Scottish Fold cats suffer?\">Do Scottish Fold cats suffer?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-cats-with-small-ears-called\/#How_expensive_is_a_Scottish_Fold_cat\" title=\"How expensive is a Scottish Fold cat?\">How expensive is a Scottish Fold cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-cats-with-small-ears-called\/#Why_are_Scottish_Fold_banned\" title=\"Why are Scottish Fold banned?\">Why are Scottish Fold banned?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-cats-with-small-ears-called\/#Why_you_shouldnt_get_a_Scottish_Fold_cat\" title=\"Why you shouldn&#8217;t get a Scottish Fold cat?\">Why you shouldn&#8217;t get a Scottish Fold cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-cats-with-small-ears-called\/#Are_Scottish_folds_banned_in_Australia\" title=\"Are Scottish folds banned in Australia?\">Are Scottish folds banned in Australia?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-cats-with-small-ears-called\/#Is_it_cruel_to_have_a_Scottish_Fold\" title=\"Is it cruel to have a Scottish Fold?\">Is it cruel to have a Scottish Fold?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-cats-with-small-ears-called\/#Do_all_Scottish_Fold_cats_have_health_problems\" title=\"Do all Scottish Fold cats have health problems?\">Do all Scottish Fold cats have health problems?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-cats-with-small-ears-called\/#Whats_wrong_with_Scottish_Fold_cats\" title=\"What&#8217;s wrong with Scottish Fold cats?\">What&#8217;s wrong with Scottish Fold cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-cats-with-small-ears-called\/#Why_you_shouldnt_buy_Scottish_Fold\" title=\"Why you shouldn&#8217;t buy Scottish Fold?\">Why you shouldn&#8217;t buy Scottish Fold?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-cats-with-small-ears-called\/#Are_Scottish_Fold_cats_legal\" title=\"Are Scottish Fold cats legal?\">Are Scottish Fold cats legal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-cats-with-small-ears-called\/#How_much_does_it_cost_to_buy_a_Scottish_Fold\" title=\"How much does it cost to buy a Scottish Fold?\">How much does it cost to buy a Scottish Fold?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-cats-with-small-ears-called\/#Should_you_buy_a_Scottish_Fold\" title=\"Should you buy a Scottish Fold?\">Should you buy a Scottish Fold?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-cats-with-small-ears-called\/#What_breed_of_cat_has_very_small_ears\" title=\"What breed of cat has very small ears?\">What breed of cat has very small ears?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-cats-with-small-ears-called\/#What_do_flat_ears_mean_on_a_cat\" title=\"What do flat ears mean on a cat?\">What do flat ears mean on a cat?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_cats_with_small_ears_called\"><\/span>What are cats with small ears called?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The cat breed most famous for its controversial small ears is the <b>Scottish Fold, whose ears are by far the smallest of any domestic cat. In fact, their small and floppy ears are what&#8217;s made them famous. However, there are several other cats with smaller than average ears too.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-reset-my-petkit-food-dispenser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How do I reset my Petkit food dispenser?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Scottish_Fold_cats_banned\"><\/span>Are Scottish Fold cats banned?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>There is currently no breeding ban on the Scottish fold cat or restrictions on cat breeding in the UK but the Scottish government said it was considering introducing a ban on the breed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_type_of_cat_has_very_small_ears\"><\/span>What type of cat has very small ears?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Scottish Fold<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_breed_of_cat_that_doesnt_have_ears\"><\/span>Is there a breed of cat that doesn&#8217;t have ears?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why so cute? The <b>Scottish Fold is a rare feline breed. It originated when a naturally occuring mutant cat was born in Scotland during the last century, at a farm near Coupar Angus in Perthshire. The cat had forward-folding ears because her ear cartilage wasn&#8217;t rigid enough to support her ears.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_are_Scottish_Fold_cats_banned\"><\/span>Where are Scottish Fold cats banned?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Scottish fold cats: why the adorable breed is banned in <b>Scotland but is huge in the US and Japan.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_Scottish_Fold_cat_banned\"><\/span>Why are Scottish Fold cat banned?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The ban is being introduced because <b>the animals may develop serious health problems as a result of a gene that they are carriers of. The cat so beloved of the American singer Taylor Swift has folded ears as a result of a genetic defect.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Scottish_Fold_cats_okay\"><\/span>Are Scottish Fold cats okay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Actually, the Scottish Fold is <b>one of the sweetest, calmest cat breeds. He loves to be around people big and small, old and young, and also gets along great with other cats and cat-friendly dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_own_a_Scottish_Fold\"><\/span>Can you own a Scottish Fold?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Scottish Folds make great house pets and are very affectionate, smart, and talkative. They thrive as indoor pets and get along well with kids and other animalsbut they don&#8217;t mind being the only pet in the house either and will accept all the pampering you can give them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_cats_have_very_small_ears\"><\/span>What kind of cats have very small ears?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What Breeds of Cats Have Small Ears?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Scottish Fold. The cat most well-known for folded ears is the Scottish Fold which originated in Scotland in the 1960s.  <\/li>\n<li>American Curl. The American Curl also has smaller ears than most felines.  <\/li>\n<li>Persian.  <\/li>\n<li>Exotic Shorthair.  <\/li>\n<li>Himalayan.  <\/li>\n<li>Highlander.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>15 May 2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_cat_has_small_flat_ears\"><\/span>What kind of cat has small flat ears?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Scottish Fold breed<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_an_earless_cat_breed\"><\/span>Is there an earless cat breed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>SCOTTISH FOLD<\/b> Scottish Fold cats have bended ears that make them look almost earless. With round, full faces, and large, circular eyes, this can give Scottish Folds an owlish look. The breed developed from a cat named Susie, from Scotland, who had folded ears when she was discovered by a shepherd in 1961.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Scottish_Fold_cats_suffer\"><\/span>Do Scottish Fold cats suffer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>All Scottish Fold cats suffer from variable degrees of painful degenerative joint disease, which can result in fusing of the tail, tarsi (ankles) and stifles (knees). This is apparent clinically as a reluctance to move, and abnormal posture and gait, lameness and short misshapen limbs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_expensive_is_a_Scottish_Fold_cat\"><\/span>How expensive is a Scottish Fold cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A Scottish Fold typically costs <b>$250$500, but they come in several sizes and colors, so they can cost even more depending on what you&#8217;re looking for.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_Scottish_Fold_banned\"><\/span>Why are Scottish Fold banned?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>There is currently no breeding ban on the Scottish fold cat or restrictions on cat breeding in the UK but the Scottish government said it was considering introducing a ban on the breed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_you_shouldnt_get_a_Scottish_Fold_cat\"><\/span>Why you shouldn&#8217;t get a Scottish Fold cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Those with severe disease are often suffering immensely and require euthanasia, sometimes early in life. <b>Due to the crippling deformities evident in this breed, it was excluded from the Cat Fancy of Great Britain as a recognised breed in 1974 and was also banned by the Fdration Internationale Fline.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Scottish_folds_banned_in_Australia\"><\/span>Are Scottish folds banned in Australia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The cats have a genetic mutation which affects cartilage throughout the body, causing the ears to fold down towards the front of the head and making them prone to severe health problems, including arthritis from an early age. Why so popular?<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_cruel_to_have_a_Scottish_Fold\"><\/span>Is it cruel to have a Scottish Fold?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They generally have a lovely gentle temperament and quirky characteristics. But many veterinary professionals, including International Cat Care and The British Veterinary Association, agree that <b>it really is not acceptable to breed a cat that will knowingly suffer from ill-health<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_all_Scottish_Fold_cats_have_health_problems\"><\/span>Do all Scottish Fold cats have health problems?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Scottish Fold is a pretty healthy breed, but <b>there are some hereditary health problems in the breed: Osteochondrodysplasia, a developmental abnormality that affects cartilage and bone development. Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) Cardiomyopathy, a form of heart disease.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_wrong_with_Scottish_Fold_cats\"><\/span>What&#8217;s wrong with Scottish Fold cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Scottish Fold breed of cat has <b>a genetic mutation that affects the development of cartilage. The most obvious outward manifestation of this is making the ear cartilage fold so the ears bend forward, giving the cat its characteristic appearance.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_you_shouldnt_buy_Scottish_Fold\"><\/span>Why you shouldn&#8217;t buy Scottish Fold?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The cartilage is deformed and it is not supporting the ears, which also leads to problems with other parts of the cat&#8217;s body. These genetic mutations, which all the Scottish fold cats will have, develop into lifelong incurable and painful diseases such as a type of arthritis.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Scottish_Fold_cats_legal\"><\/span>Are Scottish Fold cats legal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>There is currently no breeding ban on the Scottish fold cat or restrictions on cat breeding in the UK but the Scottish government said it was considering introducing a ban on the breed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_buy_a_Scottish_Fold\"><\/span>How much does it cost to buy a Scottish Fold?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A Scottish Fold typically costs <b>$250$500, but they come in several sizes and colors, so they can cost even more depending on what you&#8217;re looking for.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_buy_a_Scottish_Fold\"><\/span>Should you buy a Scottish Fold?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Scottish Folds make great house pets and are very affectionate, smart, and talkative. They thrive as indoor pets and get along well with kids and other animalsbut they don&#8217;t mind being the only pet in the house either and will accept all the pampering you can give them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_of_cat_has_very_small_ears\"><\/span>What breed of cat has very small ears?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Scottish Fold<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_flat_ears_mean_on_a_cat\"><\/span>What do flat ears mean on a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>frightened<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What are cats with small ears called?Are Scottish Fold cats banned?What type of cat has very small ears?Is there a breed of cat that doesn&#8217;t have ears?Where are Scottish Fold cats banned?Why are Scottish Fold cat banned?Are Scottish Fold cats okay?Can you own a Scottish Fold?What kind of cats have very small&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-122247","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/122247"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=122247"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/122247\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=122247"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=122247"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=122247"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}