Scottish Fold Mating

Detailed steps of the Scottish Fold breeding process:

1. Listing Review: Review Scottish Fold breeding listings on Petopic.com
2. Filtering: Filter by criteria such as age, gender, health status, and genetic test results
3. Listing Details: Review the cat's characteristics, genetic health tests, breeding history, and health documents
4. Breeding Owner Contact: Contact the breeding owner and obtain detailed information
5. Interview: Conduct a phone or in-person interview
6. Health Check: Review genetic health tests and veterinary checkups
7. Breeding Agreement: Breeding agreement and determination of terms
8. Breeding: Breeding process and monitoring
9. Kitten Guarantee: Kitten guarantee and health checks

Documents required for Scottish Fold breeding:

• Genetic Health Tests: Osteochondrodysplasia (OCD) test, HCM (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy), PKD (polycystic kidney disease) tests
• Health Report: Current health report issued by a veterinarian
• Breeding History: Previous breedings, number of kittens, and health status
• Pedigree Document: Pedigree document for purebred Scottish Fold
• Vaccination Records: Current vaccination records (FVRCP, FeLV, FIV)
• Ear Examination: Ear structure and cartilage health check
• Joint Examination: Joint health and mobility check
• Breeding Contract: Breeding contract created on Petopic.com

Genetic tests that should be performed for Scottish Fold breeding:

• Osteochondrodysplasia (OCD) Test: Genetic test for ear cartilage and joint problems (very important)
• HCM Test: Genetic test for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (heart disease)
• PKD Test: Genetic test for polycystic kidney disease
• Blood Tests: Complete blood count and biochemical panel
• FeLV/FIV Test: Feline leukemia virus and immunodeficiency virus test
• Echocardiogram: Heart ultrasound (for HCM screening)
• Radiography: Radiography for joint and cartilage structure
• Eye Examination: Eye examination by a veterinary ophthalmologist

Age requirements for Scottish Fold breeding:

• Female Cats: Minimum 12-18 months (wait 2-3 cycles after first heat)
• Male Cats: Minimum 12-18 months (full sexual maturity)
• First Breeding: Ideally between 18-24 months
• Maximum Age: For female cats 6-7 years, for male cats 8-9 years
• Health Check: Mandatory veterinary checkup before breeding
• Breeding Interval: For female cats maximum 2 breedings per year
• Important Note: Two Scottish Folds should never be bred together. A Scottish Fold must always be bred with a normal-eared cat.

Scottish Fold breeding costs:

• Genetic Tests: $300-700 (OCD, HCM, PKD, other tests)
• Veterinary Checkups: $150-300 (pre-breeding health check)
• Breeding Fee: $800-3,000 (depending on cat quality and pedigree)
• Pregnancy Monitoring: $200-400 (ultrasound, routine checkups)
• Birth and Kitten Care: $400-1,000 (birth expenses, kitten care)
• Kitten Health Checkups: $150-300 (first vaccines, health checkups, OCD screening)
• Total: $2,000-5,700

Kitten guarantee for Scottish Fold breeding:

• Health Guarantee: Guarantee of healthy birth of kittens
• Genetic Disease Guarantee: Guarantee against OCD and other tested genetic diseases
• Number of Kittens: Average 2-4 kittens (usually fewer in Scottish Folds)
• Ear Structure: 50% of kittens may have folded ears, 50% may have normal ears
• Kitten Selection: Right to select kittens according to breeding agreement
• Health Checkups: All kittens undergo veterinary checkup
• Documents: Health documents and pedigree for kittens (if applicable)

Characteristics to seek for Scottish Fold breeding:

• Physical Characteristics: Standard Scottish Fold appearance, folded ears (or normal ears), good bone structure
• Personality: Calm, sweet, friendly, harmonious temperament
• Health: OCD test negative, genetic disease tests negative, general health status excellent
• Joint Health: No joint problems, normal mobility
• Ear Structure: Healthy ear structure, no cartilage problems
• Breeding Compatibility: Two Scottish Folds should not be bred together, a Scottish Fold should be bred with a normal-eared cat
• Breeding History: Successful breeding history (if available)

Scottish Fold breeding process timeline:

• Preparation Period: 1-2 months (tests, documents, agreement)
• Breeding: 2-5 days (bringing cats together)
• Pregnancy: 63-67 days (average 65 days)
• Birth: 2-12 hours (birth process, careful monitoring required)
• Kitten Care: 12-16 weeks (weaning kittens from mother, health checkups)
• Total Duration: Approximately 4-5 months

Information found in Scottish Fold breeding listings:

• Basic Information: Age, gender, ear type (folded/normal), color, size
• Genetic Test Results: OCD, HCM, PKD and other test results
• Health Status: General health, joint health, ear health, vaccination status
• Breeding History: Previous breedings, number of kittens, success rate
• Pedigree Information: Family tree, registration information
• Personality: Temperament, behavioral characteristics
• Breeding Terms: Fee, kitten guarantee, agreement details
• Photos: Photos of cat and documents

Advantages of Petopic.com Scottish Fold breeding platform:

• Professional Service: Experienced breeding owners and reliable listings
• Genetic Health: OCD and other genetic testing requirement, health guarantees
• Ethical Breeding: Prohibition of breeding two Scottish Folds together, responsible breeding rules
• Detailed Information: Comprehensive listing details and documents
• Secure Transaction: Verified listings and secure communication
• Kitten Guarantee: Healthy kitten guarantee and support
• Expert Support: Information and support about breeding process
• Community: Scottish Fold lovers community and experience sharing