Foldex
The Foldex is a Canadian breed created by crossing the Scottish Fold with the Exotic Shorthair — producing a cat with the Exotic's flat face and round body combined with the Scottish Fold's folded ears.
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Origin
Canada
Lifespan
12–15 years
Weight
3–5.5 kg (7–12 lbs)
Height
20–25 cm (8–10 in)
Diet
Obligate carnivore — high-quality wet and dry food. Monitor weight.
Taxonomic Hierarchy
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Carnivora
Family
Felidae
Genus
Felis
The Story
The Foldex is a Canadian breed created by crossing the Scottish Fold with the Exotic Shorthair — producing a cat with the Exotic's flat face and round body combined with the Scottish Fold's folded ears. The result is a dramatically round, flat-faced, owl-like cat. The Foldex carries the health concerns of both parent breeds: the osteochondrodysplasia of the Fold gene and the brachycephalic airway issues of the Exotic/Persian face. It is recognised only in Canada by the ACFA and is considered ethically controversial for combining two significant welfare concerns in one breed.
Also Known As
Quick Facts
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Physical Profile
Source: wikimedia
The Foldex has an extremely round appearance — a very flat, brachycephalic face from the Exotic parent combined with forward-folded ears from the Fold parent, large round eyes, and a cobby, rounded body. The coat is short, dense, and plush.
Grooming
Moderate
Shedding
Moderate
Coat Colors
Recognized By
Source: wikimedia
Temperament & Personality
Calm, gentle, and affectionate — same as the Scottish Fold and Exotic Shorthair. Quiet and adaptable. Good with children.
Living Profile
Care & Wellness
Professional Care Protocol
- •Daily face cleaning (tear staining from the flat face). NEVER breed fold-to-fold. Regular joint assessment. Monitor breathing — flat face causes airway compromise. Weekly brushing.
Vaccination Schedule
Vaccination Schedule
Health Overview
BOAS from the flat face — breathing difficulties. Osteochondrodysplasia from the fold gene. PKD (from Exotic/Persian lineage — DNA test available). HCM. Chronic tear staining.
Common Conditions
Fun Facts
The Foldex is one of very few cat breeds that combines two separately controversial traits — flat face (brachycephaly) and folded ears (osteochondrodysplasia) — leading to significant discussion among feline welfare organisations.
