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Why Kittens Should Stay with Their Breeder, Mom, and Siblings Until 3 Months Old

Why Scottish Fold Kittens Stay with Their Breeder Until 12–16 Weeks: What Every Future Owner Should Know

Before you fall in love with a photo and bring home your new furry companion, it’s essential to understand why ethical, responsible breeders—like PurrfectlyFold—keep Scottish Fold and Scottish Straight kittens with their mother and littermates until at least 12 to 16 weeks of age.

This early period is critical to the health, behavior, and emotional development of every kitten we raise. By staying in a familiar, nurturing environment during this time, kittens gain important social skills, immune protection, and confidence that prepare them for a smooth, happy transition to their forever homes.

In this post, we’ll explain the benefits of allowing kittens to remain in our home-based cattery environment until they are truly ready—and why this timeline is one of the best decisions you can make as a future Scottish Fold cat owner.

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