Educational information — awaiting veterinary review
- Typical adult weight
- 3–6 kg
- Size
- Medium
- Coat
- Short، Double coat
- Energy
- Moderate
- Grooming
- Low
- Shedding
- Moderate
Known colours: Grey/blue، White، Cream، Tabby، Black
General temperament: Calm and friendly. The ear fold comes from a gene that affects cartilage and bone in every fold-eared cat.
- Folded ears (cartilage gene)
Inherited risks associated with the breed
- Osteochondrodysplasia (linked to folded ears)
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)
- Polycystic kidney disease (PKD)
An association with a breed does not mean an animal is affected. We never infer a medical condition from breed.
Screening to discuss with a vet
- Full veterinary examination before any decision
- Heart check (auscultation, echo when advised)
- Kidney ultrasound
Sources
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Educational examples taken from the known crosses in our breed list, not breeding endorsements. Each one is shown with its welfare notes.
This tool is educational only and does not encourage breeding. Outcomes can't be guaranteed, and it never replaces a vet.