01/04/2026
As of January 1, 2026, Scottish Fold and Sphynx cats will no longer be bred, bought, or sold in parts of Northern Europe.
Why?
Scottish Folds suffer from a genetic mutation that causes debilitating arthritis.
Sphynx cats have the shortest lifespan of any pedigree breed and extremely high rates of heart disease.
No matter how you weigh in on the decision- it will likely have effects on how these breeds are seen world-wide, and also opens up questions about so many other breeds- bulldogs, Persian cats, frenchies, and more!
What do you think about the decision and the possible implications for band in the U.S.?