Short folded ears are more expensive than erect ears. Because things are rare and expensive, American Shortfold-eared cats are more difficult to breed than ordinary straight-eared cats. The number of American Shortfold-eared cats in the pet market is very small, and the price is naturally very expensive. The reason why American Short Fold cats’ ears fold downward is due to a genetic mutation and a congenital hereditary bone disease that cannot be cured.

The difference between American Short Fold cats and straight-eared cats:

1. Different appearance: From the appearance, the ears of American Short Fold cats are curved , folded, while the ears of prick-eared cats are upright.

2. Genetic issues: American Shortfold-eared cats almost all have genetic defects and cartilage dysplasia, so it is not recommended to breed American Shortfold-eared cats because once the disease occurs, there is no way to cure it. for treatment. Cats with erect ears rarely have this problem.