Scottish Straight
Last checked 2026-07-26
The Scottish Straight was born in the same litter as the Scottish Fold in Scotland in 1961, but has ears that stand normally instead of being folded. The appearance and temperament are similar to the Scottish Fold in every respect except the shape of the ears. Bonds with family and gets along well with children. Suitable for people who like the Scottish Fold look but don't want to risk cartilage problems from the folded ear gene.
| type | cat |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | scotland united kingdom |
| Size | medium · short hair |
| Life expectancy | About 11-14 years |
| Habit | playful and cute Bonds with family. · Intelligent and curious. · Prefers being close to people rather than being alone. · Gets along well with children and other pets. Calm personality, rarely makes loud noises |
| Thailand weather | The fur is short, dense, soft and fluffy. It's not a thick double layer of fur like a winter cat. But it's thicker than normal tropical cat fur. Therefore, you should have an air conditioner or fan to help on the hot days of Thailand. And brush their fur regularly to reduce excess fur that traps heat. |
| fur care | Short-haired coats should be brushed once a week. Long hair should be brushed more often, several times a week. Bathing once a month helps reduce hair loss. |
| exercise | Moderate activity level They like to follow their owners in the house rather than climb high places. |
| Common diseases in the breed | Should be screened periodically for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). · Should be screened for polycystic kidney disease (PKD). · This breed has normal erect ears. There are no cartilage problems like folded-eared breeds that come from the same bloodline. |
| suitable for | Can raise a condo · Can get along with children · Suitable for beginners |
Resources: tica.org — Last checked 2026-07-26
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