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Cats are the ultimate cuties that have the Internet in a chokehold, now and forever, it seems. But let's face it: some breeds get more love than others. A few years ago, British Shorthairs were everywhere on social media. Nowadays, Ragdolls and Maine Coons are all the rage. Taylor Swift probably has a lot to do with it, as her cat Benjamin is a Ragdoll.

Swift's other two cats, Meredith Grey and Olivia Benson, are Scottish Folds, another breed of insanely fluffy and cute felines. In fact, Scottish Folds were the 8th most popular cat breed in America in 2023, according to the CFA. So, today, we're dedicating a list to these big-eyed patooties. Scroll at your own risk, as these pictures might induce some serious urge to get one of your own!

To know more about these cutie pies, Bored Panda reached out to South Carolina-based Wunderfolds Scottish Fold Cattery. Its owner, Ginger Pains, shone some light on breed standards, the challenges they run into as a cattery, and what future Scottish Fold owners should know. Read their expert insights below!

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Right After I Said No More Treats

Right After I Said No More Treats

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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is incredibly irresponsible in bored panda to promote this breed known to develop joint pain and stiffness due to a genetic disease called osteochondrodysplasia. It causes the visible folding of ear cartilage, but also invisible abnormalities of cartilage and bone throughout the body. This is especially severe in the elbow and hock joints

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I'll admit – as a dog person, I don't know much about cats. I grew up always having one or two, but they were never a fancy breed. I remember reading somewhere that cats are an exercise in control, and that pretty much summed up my affinity for dogs. I'm way too needy for a pet's affection to get it only when they want to offer it.

However, there is something magically adorable about some cats. Scrolling through lists like these sometimes has me thinking: "Maybe let's try getting a cat?" After all, who in their right mind wouldn't want to have a real, living plushie they can cuddle, dote on, and put on the Internet to make strangers say "aww" and feel jealous?

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My 1-Eyed Scottish Fold Would Like To Say Hello

My 1-Eyed Scottish Fold Would Like To Say Hello

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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

he's a professional. you can tell by the way he puts one hand up and winks. my guy got a masters in cuteology.

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Adopted This Scottish Fold Baby, Found Out He Is Blind, Love Him Even More

Adopted This Scottish Fold Baby, Found Out He Is Blind, Love Him Even More

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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is a shame that this breed has so many health issues. In many countries it is not allowed to breed them.

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What makes Scottish Folds so adorably cute is undoubtedly their big eyes and tiny, folded ears. Professional cat breeder Ginger Pains of the Wunderfolds Scottish Fold Cattery tells Bored Panda that the main characteristic this breed is known for is being round.

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"When our cats go to cat shows, the word that is repeated by judges is ROUND! Eyes should be very large and round, head round like a ball, with ears tightly capped to the head. Ears should not be lifted and [look] like airplane wings, but they should fold over onto the curve of the head to form a perfect ball shape."

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My Scottish Fold Is Probably The Cutest One Ever. I Melt Every Day

My Scottish Fold Is Probably The Cutest One Ever. I Melt Every Day

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"Even the paws and chubby belly should be round!" Pains goes on. "The body of a Scottish cat should be a medium and padded build. We like to call them Squishy! The expression should be very open and sweet." Also, their coats are usually very dense and can be either short- or long-haired. Sounds like the perfect recipe for cute!

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Amazing Sweater That Matches His Eyes

Amazing Sweater That Matches His Eyes

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My Painfully Adorable Scottish Fold, Beans. I Can’t Handle This Picture Of Him From 3 Years Ago

My Painfully Adorable Scottish Fold, Beans. I Can’t Handle This Picture Of Him From 3 Years Ago

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It's not just the Internet that's crazy for Scottish Folds. Pet buyers all around the world are clamoring to get one of their own big-eyed beauties. "Of course, what makes them irresistible to pet buyers is they are absolutely cute and adorable," Ginger Pains says. "The sweet look of a Scottish Fold is normally the first thing people will fall in love with, but they also have amazing temperaments."

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The owner of the Wunderfolds Scottish Fold Cattery tells us that these cats are very calm and quiet. "They also love to be around their owners," Ginger adds. "You don't need to worry that they are the type to be wild around the house climbing curtains, as they are a lazy and chill breed. They can be trained to leash walk, and we have some that have learned to ring bells for treats or use a human toilet, so they are smart and trainable."

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Heard Scream-Meowing Outside The Bathroom And Opened The Door To This

Heard Scream-Meowing Outside The Bathroom And Opened The Door To This

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Scottish Fold

Scottish Fold

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The Wunderfolds Scottish Fold Cattery takes breeding very responsibly. They do their very best to ensure their cats have the best looks, temperament, and, most importantly, health. Their kittens come from breed-winning lines. In fact, in the 2023-2024 season, their Scottish Fold long-hair kitten, Wunderfolds Cake, was TICA's best Scottish Fold kitten of the year.

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"I Think I Told You To Get Me Salmon For Dinner. I'm Not In A Mood For Biscuits"

"I Think I Told You To Get Me Salmon For Dinner. I'm Not In A Mood For Biscuits"

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Couldn’t Find Him, Then Peeked Around The Pillow And I Became Jealous Of How Comfy He Looks. 11-Week-Old Scottish Fold

Couldn’t Find Him, Then Peeked Around The Pillow And I Became Jealous Of How Comfy He Looks. 11-Week-Old Scottish Fold

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However, the cattery runs into some challenges to make sure their kittens and cats are up to the highest standards. "A big challenge we have is finding suitable cats for breeding," Ginger Pains tells us. "Scottish Folds are one of the toughest breeds to work with. Many breeders have cats with ears not folded tight [and] small eyes, and the biggest issue of all to threaten [the] health of a Scottish Fold is cartilage issues."

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My Girlfriend Took A Few "Professional" Shots Of Our 1-Eyed Scottish Fold, Scallywag

My Girlfriend Took A Few "Professional" Shots Of Our 1-Eyed Scottish Fold, Scallywag

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What Scottish Fold cat breeders most often have trouble with is the cat's tail. "We have to be sure the tail is absolutely flexible, or it is not suitable for breeding. Many breeders cannot recognize a tail fault, and we've seen many cats disqualified at cat shows for this issue, and yet, [we] see the breeders still having litters with them."

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"If you are looking for a Scottish Fold breeder, it's important to make sure the Fold parent has been handled at a cat show and is highly titled (QGC or better with TICA) to prove the cat is of sound structure," the owner of Wunderfolds tells Bored Panda.

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This Is My Girlfriend's Scottish Fold Named Merlin. He's Not Exactly Normal But We Love Him For It

This Is My Girlfriend's Scottish Fold Named Merlin. He's Not Exactly Normal But We Love Him For It

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"Draw Me Like One Of Your French Cats"

"Draw Me Like One Of Your French Cats"

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Wunderfolds takes the health of their cats very seriously. "We do a lot of other testing, such as HCM scans to check for heart disease, which is a very costly yearly exam, on top of genetic panels and routine PCR tests to check for other illnesses."

"We recommend only working with breeders who do HCM scans and have titled cats, and [we] always ask for PROOF of these things because many unscrupulous breeders say they do these things, knowing most people do not ask for the documentation to verify."

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I Keep Getting Mistaken For Taylor Swift’s Cat! How Dare You I’m So Much Cuter (Lola, Scottish Fold)

I Keep Getting Mistaken For Taylor Swift’s Cat! How Dare You I’m So Much Cuter (Lola, Scottish Fold)

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When someone adopts their kittens, Wunderfolds do their best to prepare the new owners. "We send home a giant email that includes answers to all the questions anyone has had in our 10 years of breeding," Ginger Pains says.

"It includes feeding information, litter used, toy and cat furniture recommendations, health information, and much more. People normally don't have any questions once they have read our preparation email, but if they do, I'm always available, just a few clicks away and happy to help at any time!"

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That Bow Looks Perfect On My Scottish Fold Cat

That Bow Looks Perfect On My Scottish Fold Cat

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Beautiful Misa The Scottish Fold Cat

Beautiful Misa The Scottish Fold Cat

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My Scottish Fold Standing Up

My Scottish Fold Standing Up

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Giving Me A Hand With The New Monitor Arm

Giving Me A Hand With The New Monitor Arm

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My Girl With Her Belly Shaved When Vet Took Some Ultrasound Images

My Girl With Her Belly Shaved When Vet Took Some Ultrasound Images

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My Cat Saoirse, Chilling In A Bag

My Cat Saoirse, Chilling In A Bag

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"Wake Up, Human! My Bowl Isn't Going To Fill Itself"

"Wake Up, Human! My Bowl Isn't Going To Fill Itself"

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#42

No Treats In The House?

No Treats In The House?

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A Sleeping Scottish Fold

A Sleeping Scottish Fold

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"Dear Sunday, We Beg You, Please Stay"

"Dear Sunday, We Beg You, Please Stay"

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"We Start This Box Party Really Lazy Today"

"We Start This Box Party Really Lazy Today"

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#48

"Is My Bowtie Straight?"

"Is My Bowtie Straight?"

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#49

Scottish Fold Sisters Love To Hug Each Other

Scottish Fold Sisters Love To Hug Each Other

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Never Underestimate The Importance Of Unwinding

Never Underestimate The Importance Of Unwinding

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Can You Help Me Name My Cat (Scottish Fold Male)

Can You Help Me Name My Cat (Scottish Fold Male)

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Meet Otto And Yanni

Meet Otto And Yanni

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#53

Lazy Day

Lazy Day

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#54

My Scottish Fold Model

My Scottish Fold Model

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Cute Sweater, Adorable Cat

Cute Sweater, Adorable Cat

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Anyone Else's Fold Sleep Like This?

Anyone Else's Fold Sleep Like This?

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The Rare Scottish Pretzel Breed

The Rare Scottish Pretzel Breed

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I Have A Scottish Fold That Has A Different Perspective On Life. She Lays Like This All The Time

I Have A Scottish Fold That Has A Different Perspective On Life. She Lays Like This All The Time

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Our Little Scottish Fold William Loves Posing For Pictures

Our Little Scottish Fold William Loves Posing For Pictures

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He's Always Been There For Me, On The Bad Days And The Good Ones. This Is Pumpkin, My Old Loving Scottish Fold

He's Always Been There For Me, On The Bad Days And The Good Ones. This Is Pumpkin, My Old Loving Scottish Fold

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#62

Playing In The Morning Really Tired Her Out

Playing In The Morning Really Tired Her Out

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"I'll Just Stay In Bed Thinking About Tuna"

"I'll Just Stay In Bed Thinking About Tuna"

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#64

"Who Wants To Take A Nature Walk With Me?"

"Who Wants To Take A Nature Walk With Me?"

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Soaking Up Some Hump Day Rays

Soaking Up Some Hump Day Rays

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Paw-Sibly The Comfiest Couch Arm In The House

Paw-Sibly The Comfiest Couch Arm In The House

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When You're So Done With The Week And Then Realize It’s Only Wednesday

When You're So Done With The Week And Then Realize It’s Only Wednesday

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I Got Up To Go To The Loo And Came Back To This

I Got Up To Go To The Loo And Came Back To This

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The Little Girl Had Her Spay Surgery

The Little Girl Had Her Spay Surgery

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This Is Jupiter, He's A Thick, Lazy And Hungry Scottish Fold

This Is Jupiter, He's A Thick, Lazy And Hungry Scottish Fold

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#71

My Brother's Scottish Fold. His Name Is Aaron

My Brother's Scottish Fold. His Name Is Aaron

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When I Asked For Watermelon, This Is Not What I Meant

When I Asked For Watermelon, This Is Not What I Meant

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"Oh! Let Me Take A Quick Snapcat"

"Oh! Let Me Take A Quick Snapcat"

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"Just Waiting For My Dinner"

"Just Waiting For My Dinner"

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Sabai, The Scottish Fold

Sabai, The Scottish Fold

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Our Little Jarvis Is All Grown Up

Our Little Jarvis Is All Grown Up

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Today Is Queen Raspberry's Birthday, She Is One Year Old. Our Scottish Fold Cat Is Very Unique With Her Calico Color And Black Dot On Her Nose

Today Is Queen Raspberry's Birthday, She Is One Year Old. Our Scottish Fold Cat Is Very Unique With Her Calico Color And Black Dot On Her Nose

She is a very sweet, cute kitty who shows her love and affection. She also loves treats.

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Feed Me Already

Feed Me Already

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They Both Are Very Lovely

They Both Are Very Lovely

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It's Not Just Cute Billy Poses. I Also Know How To Be Scary

It's Not Just Cute Billy Poses. I Also Know How To Be Scary

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