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CLEAR ALLThe Scottish Breed Group comprises four cat breeds – the Scottish Fold (short haired and long haired) and the Scottish Straight (long haired and short haired). These cats can all be born in the same litter and look almost identical. However, Scottish Straight cats have normal, upright ears while Scottish Fold cats have folded ears that tilt forward and down. Except for the ears, both Scottish Folds and Scottish Straights have identical structural features and personalities.
Scottish Straights are charming and sweet. They are intelligent, curious and very devoted to their families. You will often find them following their human companion from room to room and around the house.
This cat breed features a round face, round eyes, and rounded body, making them really cute and adorable. Their body is medium-sized and medium-boned.
Scottish Straights have good appetites; however, they are not as energetic as other cat breeds. So, they tend to gain extra weight. Because of this, Scottish Straights must be encouraged to keep active to maintain a healthy weight.
These curious cats are intelligent. You can keep their brain busy by teaching them games and provide them with puzzle toys to challenge their intelligence. Moreover, take advantage of their love for attention and interaction by keeping them busy with interactive play.
Scottish Straights love the company of their families, other cats, and cat-friendly dogs rather than being left alone for long periods. This cat breed gets along great with both children and other pets.
The Scottish Breed Group comprises four cat breeds – the Scottish Fold (short haired and long haired) and the Scottish Straight (long haired and short haired). These cats can all be born in the same litter and look almost identical. However, Scottish Straight cats have normal, upright ears while Scottish Fold cats have folded ears that tilt forward and down. Except for the ears, both Scottish Folds and Scottish Straights have identical structural features and personalities.
Scottish Straights are charming and sweet. They are intelligent, curious and very devoted to their families. You will often find them following their human companion from room to room and around the house.
This cat breed features a round face, round eyes, and rounded body, making them really cute and adorable. Their body is medium-sized and medium-boned.
Scottish Straights have good appetites; however, they are not as energetic as other cat breeds. So, they tend to gain extra weight. Because of this, Scottish Straights must be encouraged to keep active to maintain a healthy weight.
These curious cats are intelligent. You can keep their brain busy by teaching them games and provide them with puzzle toys to challenge their intelligence. Moreover, take advantage of their love for attention and interaction by keeping them busy with interactive play.
Scottish Straights love the company of their families, other cats, and cat-friendly dogs rather than being left alone for long periods. This cat breed gets along great with both children and other pets.
The Scottish Straight Shorthair is a medium-sized cat that weighs between 6 to 12 pounds, depending on its gender and lifestyle. They have a rounded, medium boned structure where all body parts are well proportioned. Along with their rounded bodies, they have gorgeous round faces and wide circular eyes. This gives them an adorable appearance that makes you want to squeeze them like a teddy bear.
Their most distinctive facial feature is their straight ears that set them apart from their Scottish Fold siblings. Their eyes appear slightly small, are positioned wide on their head and have rounded tips. Their glistening round eyes can be any colour but are usually copper. Moreover, they have cute short noses, creating a sweet expression that matches their personality.
A great thing about this breed is that their short, plush coats can be almost any colour or pattern. What’s more, unlike their long-haired siblings, they don’t require much grooming. Once a week is sufficient as their fur does not tend to tangle or matt.
Another pro of the Scottish Straight Shorthair is that they do not carry the Scottish Fold’s gene mutation. This means their ear cartilage is not affected; thus, they have a much lower risk of developing osteochondrodysplasia. Moreover, as their ears do not fold, they are no more susceptible to ear infections than any other breed with straight ears.
Short Haired Scottish Straights are best described as loving and loyal yet laid back. They feel a great deal of devotion to their owners and shower them with affection. However, they are not attention seekers and do not have extremely high social needs. Instead, they have an independent side where they enjoy spending time alone now and again.
Scottish Straights adore cuddles and snuggles on their owner’s lap and make one of the best lap cats. However, unlike docile breeds like Ragdolls, they do not appreciate being picked up or carried around. Every Scottish Straight owner should be aware of this as it causes feelings of restriction and can stress this kitty out.
Scottish Shorthair cats are intelligent and curious. They are aware of what’s happening in their environment, and they respond well to their owners’ attempts to teach them commands and tricks.
However, their high IQ means their brains need more stimulation than some breeds. While they don’t have high energy levels, interactive play sessions are beneficial to prevent boredom. In addition, having plenty of challenging cat toys around will help keep them entertained when you are not available.
The desirable temperament of the Scottish Straight Shorthair makes them a fabulous pet for most homes and families. They will adapt whether you live in a flat or house and if they have access to the outdoors or not. What’s more, as they do enjoy some alone time, many Shorthaired Straights will do fine left alone during the day if you’re out at work. However, be sure to enrich their environment if this is the case.
Their sweet and gentle disposition make them an ideal fit for families with young children, too. However, many Scottish Straights do not enjoy people picking them up. So if this is the case with yours, you’ll need to make sure the children understand and respect the cat’s boundaries. Finally, Scottish Straights typically get on well with other animals in the home, especially if they grow up with them.
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