Buyer question
How long does a Scottish Straight live?
Our Animal Library gives the Scottish Straight a lifespan of 12–15 years.
Source: the Scottish Straight page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Scottish Straight in the Animal Library
The detail
A straight-eared cat from Scottish Fold litters, sharing the round face, dense coat and gentle temperament. Without folded ears it does not carry the fold gene or its cartilage disease, which makes it the lower-risk choice.
- Origin
- Scotland; from Fold litters
- Best fit
- Families, first-time owners
- Temperament
- Sweet, calm, adaptable
What to weigh
Scottish Straights avoid the fold gene, but British and Persian outcrosses bring kidney and heart risks. Some breeders use them to produce more Folds.