We breed only British shorthairs . Why no folds? Genetics

 

 

Osteochondrodystrophy is a condition that affects the Scottish Fold cat breed and it is a direct result of the breed's cartilage abnormality which affects the way their ears develop. As such, most Scottish Folds suffer from the condition to some degree. The reason being that the same abnormality can also affect the development of a cat's bone and cartilage in other areas of the body with devastating effects. As a result, cats can develop osteoarthritis very early in their lives thanks to the fact they have osteochondrodystrophy, but through responsible breeding, fewer cats are now being produced with this debilitating disorder.