The Coupari is extremely docile and affectionate. It loves interacting with humans and is saddened if left alone. In fact, the cat will become vocal and demand for attention on occasion, even rubbing against a leg for a quick pet.
The Scottish Fold, also known as the Coupari and the Highland Fold, is distinguished by its unique ears.
Longhair Scottish Folds are known as Coupari (after their place of origin, Coupar Angus) in the UK and Highland Fold in the USA (although Coupar Angus is not in the Highlands).
Two variations of the Scottish Fold are the Coupari and the Scottish Shorthair.
Apparently this cat breed is called the Coupari by some Canadian breeders; I see why. It is said that the long haired Scottish Fold are also called Coupari cats2.
The longhaired versions of this cat are a separate breed called the Highland Fold, Coupari, or Longhair Fold. Discussion of this cat can be found under any of these names.
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Scottish Fold cats are found with all coat colors and patterns, very nearly all of which are acceptable for showing. Longhair examples are also found and they are often referred to as Highland folds or Coupari.
Highland is a misnomer, however, and a source of amusement to Pat Turner. "They're not from the highlands at all," laughed Turner. "Over here we call the longhaired folds Coupari, ...
ACFA, AACE, and UFO refer to the breed as the Highland Fold. TICA, NCFA, ACA, CCA, and CFA call the breed the Scottish Fold Longhair, and CFF refers to the breed as the Longhair Fold. Canadian breeders also call it the Coupari.
One of them was bred to then found the line of the existing breed. The characteristic folded ears are a result of a dominant gene. The Scottish Fold cat is also known as the Highland Fold, Scottish Fold Longhair and Coupari.
ACFA (American Cat Fanciers Association) may still refer to the longhair Scottish Fold as the Highland Fold, in CFA they are simply referred to as the Longhair Scottish Fold. In some areas, such as England, the Highland Fold was known as the Coupari.
 See also: Scottish Fold, Folded ears, Highland Fold, Cat Fancy, Scottish fold cat
  
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