Buyer question
Is a Scottish Straight good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Scottish Straight 5 out of 5 for beginners (easy temper, lower risk).
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.
- Temperament
- Sweet, calm, adaptable
- Best fit
- Families, first-time owners
- Energy
- 2 out of 5 (Moderate, loves toys)
- Grooming load
- 2 out of 5 (Weekly; more if long)
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.