The Scottish Straight (sometimes called simply the Scottish) is a naturally-occurring variety of the Scottish Fold. The mutation behind the Fold is lethal if homozygous, so kittens bred from two folded-ear parents are afflicted by a disease called osteochrondrodysplasia (OCD) and many die in utero. Because of this, all Scottish Folds must be bred to straight-eared cats. These were initially British and American Shorthairs, but as straight-eared kittens occur in litters of Scottish Folds, these Scottish Straights were kept by breeders for their other, non-ear type qualities. Historically, the Scottish Straight was unable to be shown. In recent years, several organizations have decided to allow them into the show hall - partly to allow breeders to better evaluate their whole breeding program rather than just half of it, and partly to counter growing resistance to the Fold as a breed.

The Scottish Straight, like their Folded siblings, is a hardy cat with a sweet disposition that matches its expression. They are quiet, quirky characters that enjoy human companionship and easily adapt to new situations. Although the Straights may be a harder sell to pet buyers looking for a unique cat, they are still charmers with a cuddly, rounded body type. Famous Scottish Straights include Maru the Box Cat, who has done very well for himself regardless of ear set!

Type & judging remarks
Medium body type with a well-rounded appearance. Ear set is wide, with rounded tips. Head shape should still be round with a sweet expression, yet without looking excessively Persian in type. Flexibility of tail desirable.

SCP
Expression can match any SCP accepted for the Scottish Fold as well, as they must interbreed in real life.