Direct sexual intercourse, that is, active actions, does not last long (only 5-10 seconds), after which the male ejaculates, and the cat screams (sometimes she does not do this). As a result, the cat jumps to the side and begins to lick itself, and the cat turns over on its back and rolls around in joy. After mating, she becomes satisfied and peaceful.
After a while, this happens again and again, until one of the partners gets tired of it. Usually the cat loses interest in the cat after two or three days. In total, 10-15 sexual acts can occur during this time.
The more passionate the cat is, that is, the better he cares for and excites the cat, the more likely pregnancy is to occur, because Ovulation in a cat occurs during sexual intercourse and its quality depends, among other things, on the behavior of the groom.
Dream cat
Congratulations, you have finally got your dream cat - a Scottish Fold.
The Scots conquer everyone with their irrepressible affection and friendliness. This is a breed that has no aggression at the genetic level.
Straight and Scottish Fold get along very well with all family members, especially children.
Fold's ears, curved forward and down, huge round eyes, and the ability to easily stand on their hind legs conquer the harshest hearts.
Fold's ears, curved forward and down, huge round eyes, and the ability to easily stand on their hind legs conquer the harshest hearts.
The difference between Fold and Straight
The Scottish Fold is a mutated breed, which began to be bred in Scotland relatively recently - since 1961.
Typically, a cat will give birth to several kittens, but not all of the little ones will have curled ears. For example, out of five kittens born, two kittens will have fold ears, and three will have straight ears, or vice versa. Scottish Straight kittens are called Straights. What kind of ears a baby was born with can only be understood from the age of three weeks; the ears will be fully formed after 6 weeks. The straight-eared Scotsman is often confused with the British. The British are distinguished by stronger, larger bones, smaller cheeks, slightly longer paws, and a longer tail, tapering to the tip.
How to choose the right name for a Scottish kitten
The Scottish is a unique, incredibly beautiful and aristocratic breed of cat. These graceful animals have a calm and friendly character, they are sweet, playful and balanced. As you know, the name largely determines not only the character of the animal, but also its fate. Therefore, the name for a Scottish cat should be unusual, noble and sonorous.
Recommendations for choosing a nickname for a Scottish kitten
You can choose a nickname for the Scots based on the appearance or historical origin of the breed. But, before giving the kitten a name, it is advisable to observe its character and behavior for some time. After all, a name is not just a set of sounds. It should ideally suit the animal's temperament and appearance. You should not choose pretentious and unpronounceable nicknames for your baby. The pet is simply not able to remember them and will not respond to such a name.
If a kitten is purchased from a nursery, then the name given to it at birth will already be written in its passport and pedigree. As a rule, it must begin with a letter that is part of the parents' full names. Therefore, the kitten's name, written in the passport, can consist of three, four or even six words. Calling an animal such a full name is simply stupid, because the kitten will never remember it. In this case, you can use a shortened version or come up with a completely different nickname.
Choosing a nickname according to the origin of the breed
There is an opinion that the Scottish Fold breed was bred in Scotland back in the 19th century. However, the first official mention of this breed dates back to 1959. Interestingly, in addition to fold-eared cats, there is another variety - straight-eared Scottish cats (Scottish Straight).
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Breeding work
Your charming pet is growing up, the time has come for the final choice - you have chosen to breed Scottish Folds.
But before breeding animals, you need to learn in detail about the Scottish Fold breed itself, about the features of their breeding.
If the cat is a domestic breed
Finding the cat in this case is much easier. First of all, ask your friends. Surely, someone has a cat who wouldn’t mind hosting a guest. There are a lot of advertisements in newspapers and on various websites. Finding a cat for a cat will not be a problem.
Unlike mating purebred animals, this can be done completely free of charge. But before you take such a responsible step, answer yourself the question, why do you need this? Giving birth does not improve a cat's health.
Play with kittens? Are you sure that you can distribute them into good, reliable hands? Even purebred kittens cannot always be accommodated. But ordinary kittens have much less chance. Are you ready to give kittens into unfamiliar hands, not knowing what fate awaits them?
If you love cats and kittens, don’t skimp and get a cat with a pedigree. And if it so happens that your pet does not have the appropriate documents, you should not torture her, yourself and future kittens. Sterilize. This process is completely harmless to the cat’s health and will save you from many problems.
We participate in exhibitions
If you have firmly decided to breed animals, then participation in cat shows is simply necessary.
It is at exhibitions that experienced experts will evaluate your pet’s suitability for breeding. If it is suitable, then at the exhibition you will be able to choose a pair for mating, and you will be sure that your fold or straight will bring kittens of a good breed type.
Always remember that your high-quality breeding work can add something new to the development of the Scottish Fold breed.
To participate in exhibitions, a pet must have the necessary documents and be registered in one of the well-known clubs in Russia, for example, in Kaluga or St. Petersburg.
Well-known cat clubs from cities such as St. Petersburg, Moscow, Yekaterinburg, Perm, Kaluga often organize exhibitions of cats of different breeds. Minsk always invites you to take part in international events.
How does the mating process work?
Estrus in a Scottish cat lasts from 5 days to 1.5 weeks. At this time, her behavior changes, she shows signs of sexual desire, worries, rubs against the owner’s legs, shows excessive affection or, conversely, becomes aggressive.
Cats meow very annoyingly, their behavior becomes more nervous, they also mark their territory with an odorous secretion.
Mating of Scottish Fold and Straight-eared cats is prescribed on the 2-3rd day of estrus. The process goes like this:
The mating moment itself lasts 10-25 seconds, and then the animals disperse. The cat and cat rest, and then the cycle repeats again. There can be 8-10 such iterations per hour, and the entire crossing process continues for several days.
Important! Under normal conditions, a 2-3 day mating of healthy Scottish Fold cats provides an almost 100% guarantee of pregnancy and high-quality offspring.
The right pair for mating
In a pair for mating a Scottish Fold, you must take only Straight. When choosing a partner for a lady, take into account the color, quality of the coat, flexibility of the tail, and correct physique. If you are new to breeding, it is better to consult with experienced breeders from clubs, forum participants, and experts.
Mating of a fold-fold pair is unacceptable; it produces weak offspring with a high probability of mortality. The consequences of such mating are very unpleasant - fused vertebrae, shortened bones, thickened paws, poor immunity.
The mating pair must be sexually mature. It is best to untie animals at the age of one and a half years, moreover, during the second or third heat, but not the first.
Mating with a Briton
Mating a Scottish Straight or Fold with a British dog for breeding is completely unacceptable.
Firstly, the breeds have completely different standards; they differ in the type of body structure, head size, paw length, and ear placement. Kittens from such a pair will never be admitted to exhibitions and will not receive permission to breed.
Secondly, kittens of such a pair may develop some pathologies, congenital defects of the musculoskeletal system. In a word, such mating will not give anything good to either the British or the Scots.
If your cat is purebred
Your pet is a high breed, has a pedigree and permission to breed.
She must also have all her age-appropriate vaccinations. To receive a referral for mating, breeding assessments will be required, which can be obtained at any cat show. A minimum of two grades is required. For the first mating, a cat only needs to receive a rating of at least “very good.” If she has grades in the junior class, they are valid for one mating for one year, CAC grades in the open class are valid for two years, the title certificate received is always valid.
After all the documents have been collected, you can start looking for a partner. First of all, you need to contact the club where the cat is a member. If the club couldn’t help you, you’ll have to search on your own.
These could be advertisements at exhibitions, in newspapers, or on special websites. When searching on your own, it is important to consider the following points:
Study documents and pedigrees carefully. Make sure there are no close relationships. If you have discovered a relationship at the level of great-great-grandparents, consult with an experienced felinologist whether this mating is worth carrying out and what breed type the offspring will be. If the connections are at a closer level, it is better to refuse mating, since there is a high probability of giving birth to weak and underdeveloped kittens.
The partner must be absolutely healthy. Check your veterinary passport with vaccinations. They must be made no more than a year ago. Pay attention to the appearance of the animal. He should be cheerful, his coat should be shiny, and his nose should be wet and cool.
Consider your partner's experience. If your cat and the chosen cat are not untied, most likely they will not succeed. It is better if one of the partners already has experience.
If you are the owner of a white cat, under no circumstances choose a white cat. The gene for white color is very related to the gene for deafness. If both parents are white, the likelihood of having deaf kittens is very high.
Choose a breeding partner who is similar in appearance to your cat. Don't try to choose the opposite. Once a partner has been selected, get a referral for mating from your club and agree on the terms with the cat’s owner.
