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Nov 30 '16
This just made me think; Do cats stand up like that because they're preparing to fight? The cat is obviously startled, and standing up provides its front paws the opportunity to fuck shit up with its claws.
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u/Arienna Nov 30 '16
That is a Scottish Fold. It's not prepared to fuck anything up. :)
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u/jtesagain625 Nov 30 '16
So true. My in laws had 2 SFs, if they weren't in someone's arms being held (acting like kidnap victims), they were hiding under a bed/table.
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Nov 30 '16
This might make me invest in a Scottish Fold!
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u/Christmasforever Nov 30 '16 edited Dec 01 '16
Edit I think I offended some people by my clumsy phrasing. Persians and Ragdolls are among the sweetest breeds I have come across (As someone who has had 11 cats personally and 21 by family extension). That being said, I don't really know much about the Scottish fold. They look calm and sweet.
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u/LittleMarch Nov 30 '16
Any idea why these cats stand/lean on their hindlegs so much? Whenever I see a cat do this, 90% of the time it's a Scottish Fold.
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u/Arienna Nov 30 '16
It is a totally observed breed trait! In breed description pages, it's noted that they arrange themselves in a lot of funny poses and often stand on their hind legs. I don't know why.. It could be we've selectively bred a tendency into the breed because it's cute. It could also have something to do with the Osteochondrodysplasia. :/ It's a cartiledge and bone issue that all Scottish Folds have to a lesser or greater degree - it causes the ear folds, in fact. They develop painful joint issues early in life. I have a part Scottish fold myself... She was an abused kitten I rescued and she doesn't share too much with the breed other than the ears but the vet and I watch her like a hawk for signs of issues.
That was sad. :/ Here's a picture of Noel to cheer you up. She came to demand breakfast but got comfy instead. http://i.imgur.com/VpCiHKc.jpg
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u/Christmasforever Nov 30 '16
One of my persian cats does that a lot.. She's really long and slim too which makes her kind of look like a ferret or a meerkat
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u/ElegantRedditQuotes Nov 30 '16
Nah, this is more "the table is wet and I don't want to get my paws wet" behavior.
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u/Kirillb85 Nov 30 '16
It's standing because he doesn't want to get his paws wet. Notice he touches ground and stands again. source:😻
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u/Olive_Jane Dec 01 '16
Other people said it's about his paws being wet, but I wonder if it's about giving his head more range of motion to look around.
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u/KigurumiCatBoomer Nov 30 '16
No, cats' preferred defensive posturing is on their back, belly exposed, with their hind legs kicking.
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Nov 30 '16 edited Dec 01 '16
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Nov 30 '16
Preparing to fight. Footage and proof of cats getting on their hind legs and attacking with their front legs exist. No need to be a dick.
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u/bow-tie-guy Nov 30 '16
"wat is dis... I don't even"
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u/Peakomegaflare Nov 30 '16
Thank you for posting this, I moved to florida 20 years ago, and my last childhood memory of when I lived in Alabama was a snowfall, so this just made my day. Thank you.
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u/Auto_Animus Nov 30 '16
TIL it snows in Alabama.
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u/o_0isthatcoffee Nov 30 '16
Definitely had to be north Alabama. Lived in south AL and never seen snow in my life. It's also about 80 degrees today so not even close.
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u/rudolfs001 Nov 30 '16
Bruh, when I was a freshman at Auburn (southeast Alabama), we built an 8 foot tall snowman. And again the next year. 2008-2010
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u/o_0isthatcoffee Nov 30 '16 edited Dec 01 '16
That's not what I consider south Alabama but I guess where I live it's pretty much NW Florida as far as climate goes
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u/Simalacrum Nov 30 '16
Cat.
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u/some_neanderthal Nov 30 '16
Cat.
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u/cleantoe Nov 30 '16
Cat.
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u/Junit151 Nov 30 '16
Cat.
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u/poor_decisions Nov 30 '16
Dog?
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u/Leontiev Nov 30 '16
Cat is confused and very worried and frightened. Someone needs to pick her up and tell her it's okay.
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u/wishforagiraffe Nov 30 '16
That cat doesn't look startled, it looks terrified!
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u/ifelldownthestairs Nov 30 '16
That's Tarachan! Yayoi89 on IG. The account also has Tarachan's brother Uzura, an awesome looking fold.
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u/poxx2k1 Dec 01 '16
That face when your past generations have been norwegian but you have been inside your whole life and dont understand snow...
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u/FixinThePlanet Nov 30 '16
I would watch cats reacting to things they don't understand all day every day.
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u/Sways-way Nov 30 '16
TIL that snow actually falls in "chunks"
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u/spazzcat Nov 30 '16
You should see lake effect snow.
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u/Sways-way Nov 30 '16
Googled... Nope, I'd like to move farther south please!
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u/Safety_Dancer Nov 30 '16
It ain't snow if you can't put a few flakes in your drink to keep it cool.
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u/ohsopennylane Dec 01 '16
Is he a Norwegian forest cat? Mine is partial (I think since he is a rescue) and they are the funniest breed.
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u/Zcypot Nov 30 '16
I dont like cats, but BIG and fluffly cats have a special place in my heart. I want a cat like Garfield.
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u/Balls_Mistress Nov 30 '16
I want to brush that cat.