The reason why pastoral cats have folded ears may be that they carry the ear-folding gene. The ears of cats with the folded-ear gene will fold forward and downward, or have a certain degree of bending. However, it may also be caused by congenital malformation or trauma. Caused by. Specifically, you can take the cat to a pet hospital for professional genetic testing to determine whether the cat carries the folded ear gene.

The appearance of a cat with folded ears

1. The cat with folded ears is medium in size, round, with medium bones and strong muscles. Female Fold cats are smaller in size than male cats. The limbs are short and stout, and the weight is between 2.5-6 kg.

2. The folded-eared cat’s head is round and its forehead is bulging. The cheeks are round and look like a gentle curve when viewed from the side. Male Fold-eared cats have more meat, and adult male Fold-eared cats are allowed to have double chins.

3. The eyes of folded-eared cats are large and round, the color is based on the color of the coat, and the distance is quite large. The color matches the coat. The neck is short and muscular. The ears are folded forward, medium in size, widely spaced, and curved at the tips.