Personality

Scottish Folds are normally affectionate, calm and well-behaved. They are highly personable and tend to bond well with their entire human and companion pet family. They are hardy animals, owing this in part to their barn cat ancestors. Scottish Folds typically are content in almost any type of household – rural or urban, busy or quiet. They do well in noisy homes with children and/or other cats and dogs, although they also seem to be just as pleased to be an only pet in a one-person household. While Scottish Folds appreciate attention, affection and play time, they can be quite content to spend their days alone at home napping, while their owners are at work. The Scottish Fold has a very slight, soft meow and is not a particularly vocal breed.

Activity Level

Scottish Folds are stocky, short-legged and fairly placid cats. They of course have their bursts of energy at times, but they are not one of the more active domestic feline breeds. Scottish Folds seem to prefer lounging rather than romping and are better known for their loving, caring, docile dispositions than for their athletic abilities.

Behavioral Traits

This breed does not have any particular behavioral traits that distinguish them from other companion cat breeds. They are even-tempered and adaptable and beloved by all who know them.