Fold-eared cats can mate with normal cats, but the babies born will also inherit the folded-ear gene. Cats that inherit the folded-ear gene will have congenital diseases. Once the disease occurs, the kitten may have lifelong pain and difficulty moving. , and may be accompanied by enlarged joints, deformed soles, frailty and sickness throughout life, so it is not recommended to breed folded-eared cats.

Precautions for breeding Fold-eared cats

1. Fold-eared cats cannot be bred with inbreeding. Generally, if a fold-eared cat mates with another fold-eared cat, it is easy to give birth to a problematic cat baby. When folded-eared cats mate and breed with each other, the bone defects in their ears are magnified, which can easily lead to physical defects in the offspring.

2. Scottish Fold cats can be bred and mated with American shorthair cats and British shorthair cats; you can also choose Fold cats with erect ears to mate. Cats born in this way should have ears that are upright and folded, but the cats' bodies are very healthy.

3. When Scottish Fold cats mate, owners should prepare a quiet and comfortable space for them. Avoid outside interference and prevent strangers from entering and exiting at will and affecting the mating process of cats.