Highland Fold

The Highland Fold cat was first developed in the United States in the 1990s by crossing Scottish Fold cats with American Shorthair cats. The Highland Fold cat has the Scottish Fold’s iconic ears.

If you are looking for a snuggly, calm cat that doesn’t get up to a lot of cat antics, the Highland Fold might be for you. They can be slow to mature, though, which can require patience. Owners will need to help the cat with grooming as they have short faces and can’t quite groom themselves perfectly. Homes should preferably be quiet and relaxing, not noisy and busy.

The Highland Fold cat isn’t hyperactive but does need regular exercise and mental stimulation. They enjoy puzzle feeders, interacting with their owners, and engaging with a variety of toys.

Adaptable cats, the Highland Fold cat breed can live just about anywhere and doesn’t require too much space. They do enjoy having their own space to decompress and observe, although most of their time will be spent near their owners. They will appreciate platforms and cat trees.

Highland Fold cats can groom themselves partially, but because of their shorter faces, need a little assistance from their owners. Brushing is recommended, especially during shedding seasons.

Clever and eager to please their owners, the Highland Fold cat breed is relatively easy to train so long as you use positive reinforcement methods. They can be taught basic commands and litter box training. They should be socialized, especially with other pets.

Patient and gentle with children, the Highland Fold cat can make a good family cat for those with older children or children who understand how to handle cats.

The cost of a Highland Fold from a breeder is significantly more than the cost of adopting one from a local shelter or rescue. The adoption fee usually covers additional items such as spaying or neutering, vaccines, and microchipping.