Cat Scottish Scottish Straight: a description of the breed, character, photo

Many people love cats and dogs. It is widely believed that the propensity for one of these two kinds of domestic animals depends on the authoritarian nature of the person himself. Say, dogs are given to people who want to obey unconditionally, and cats are those who value personal freedom and are willing to put up with lacks of character, with uncomfortable habits and manifestations of independence in exchange for manifestly voluntary manifestations of affection.

It's hard to say whether this is so. Especially if we consider the issue of thoroughbred animals. Scottish-Straight refers specifically to elite breeds.

Origin and selection

In the world, the "fold" is more valued than the "straight". This is most likely explained by the fact that it is much easier to determine the purebred folds in appearance than the straights. Still, the hanging ears can not be faked. However, Scotty Straight is valuable because without it there would simply not be a Scottish fold .

Let us turn to history. This breed, to put it bluntly, is not ancient, and as an elite line of cats appeared almost by accident. The 61st year of the twentieth century is the starting point for the origin of the Scottish fold, and Scotland, naturally, is a historical homeland. The white kitten born in the farm had "drooping" ears, resembling the hearing organs of hunting dogs, only in size smaller. With this cub, the selection of the folded cats began.

To keep your ears from standing

However, the fact is that the hanging ears are not at all a dominant feature. In the offspring of Scottish fold cats at best, half of the kittens have a coveted feature. And if you reduce the folds with folds, the kittens appear with birth defects. One of the most common - complexity with the tail (and it is vital for the life of cats) and problems with the management of the hindlimbs. So it turned out that only copulation of Scottish Fold and Scottish Straight gives a full and viable offspring, although not all kittens inherit the Foldess.

Stratigraphic characteristics of the site

Whatever it was, no matter what fights the felinologists arranged in their midst, the Scottish Straight is recognized as a full-fledged and independent breed. She has fixed signs. In the description of the pedigree components, a round head and large eyes of representatives of Scottish Straight are mentioned. In addition, they should be strong, but compact - no excessive grace inherent in Angorks and Siamese. The tail is not short and not long, not very pubescent. Adult, mature male should weigh about 4 to 5 kg, female - 3.5-4 kg. Ears, of course, are standing, not rounded and widely spaced. Paws should not be long: the breed of Scottish-Straight cats is distinguished by a certain crookedness (in principle, it becomes to these animals to hunt).

Ears are the main thing

Scots and Britons are somewhat different breeds. It is sad that their connection is bad for both lines. The most important thing that distinguishes one breed from another is the ears, their shape and location. In the case of the straights they are narrow at the base, almost vertical, visually without deviations to the side or orienting forward. It is these structural features that allow, when crossing Scottish Fold and Scottish Straight, to get the "lying" auricle in the first, which harmoniously outlines the shape of the head. The British cats would look ridiculous with such ears, since with their wide muzzle such auditory organs would seem a miserable outgrowth.

Wool structure and tail shape

If you want to be sure that the chosen pair for your pet is Scottish Straight pryamouhy, and not variations on the subject of the British, that is, you need a guarantee that the fold will still manifest itself, pay attention to the coat of the intended spouse of your pet. It should be soft for all the intended density, separate wool - thin, airy and soft. The British hairline is rougher.

A reliable indicator is also the tail. Scottish - though fold, at least stright - have a longer tail, and at the bottom (felinologists call it "stem") it should be thin.

Do not forget about the constitution. The Scots' body is not as heavy as the Britons, the bone is lighter, and the overall impression of them is more elegant than massive.

The colors inherent in the breed

Unlike the same Siamese, the Scottish Scotty -Straight cat does not have a strictly delineated and fixed list of acceptable colors. The fertility of these animals is determined by the characteristics described above, the coloring can be very different. We can say that Scotty-Straight colors were collected almost from all breeds and can be of almost any color.

Scots are often monotonous. But often there are Scottish skins with painted skins - they are called tiger, ticked, marble or spotted, depending on the location of spots and stripes in color. Coloring is widespread with an abundance of white; Such are called bicolors, harlequins or baths. There are options when Scottish Straight pryamouhy has contrasting marks on a common light background. Such marks are called points, and the color itself is colored.

You can conclude that the coloring of the cat will never tell you exactly, the Scot is in front of you or not. Some colors very much resemble "gentry" from the nearest garbage dump, but at the same time the cat itself is a high-quality producer. This variety is an undoubted advantage: you can choose a pet that will be a real straight, but it will match your preferences in the color scheme.

The character of the Scots

Some people are afraid to start representatives of the feline tribe, expecting from them harm, excessive mobility, rancor and the resultant vindictiveness. It is for them the best choice will be a breed of cats Scottish Straight. They have a surprisingly non-conflict nature. They are able very quickly to adapt to the rules of life adopted in the house.

It is worth noting that Scottish creatures are affectionate, and therefore choose their "love" for life. Even if you have a large family, someone will be chosen, who the cat will go to and who will need it. This does not mean that the chosen master will have to carry the animal on hand around the clock - the Scottish are affectionate, but unobtrusive. It is enough for them that the object of their adoration is in sight and occasionally draws attention to them (ideally - it plays or talks to a cat).

Features of voice and communication with other animals

The most unusual thing about Scotty Straight is their voice. First of all, they are little talkative, it is not natural for them to "walk and yell" if they are simply bored. You will hear your cat only if you have something important to say - you want to eat, something painful, a dirty tray, or something else. However, even an experienced cat will need some time to learn to listen to a Scotsman - they have a very poor voice. And besides it's creaky, and it's not very common - at first it's not even clear that this is a meowing cat.

In this case, Scottish Strights are very livable animals. Even the presence of a dog will not cause them indignation. They will not touch the little children, let them pull them by the tail or ears - they will prefer to leave and hide. The exception may be unless the kittens are Scottish Strights: while not yet sufficiently mentally mature, they can accidentally scratch the child or hiss at the dog, but as soon as they understand that all these are family members, they quickly get used to both.

Is burdensome Scottish Straight

There are cats that can not do without a special, almost clock-wise care. Among them, for example, are the Persians, who need to be combed every day, but better twice. And the extremals of this breed also need to be fed only from a bowl - otherwise they will not be able to grab food with their concave, oblate face. To the same category are the sphinxes: slightly overlooked - and the cat has pneumonia. Foldov, too, probably should be entered here. They must be fed with low calcium (otherwise the ears will stand up) and still need to maintain a certain humidity in the room (for the same reason).

With the straights it's much easier. You will have to comb the animal, but not more than once a week. However, this hygienic procedure is useful even for completely mongrel cats, and the Scotsmen still have very thick and dense wool. To bathe - at will. Probably, it is obligatory before the exhibition, and so scotish himself watches the cleanliness of the skin, he is very clean. Claws to cut ... well, as you wish. If there is a scratching machine (and to it the Scottish get used quickly and in the future furniture does not spoil), then why? And in the rest - a peaceful, friendly and from all sides a positive animal.

What more can be said? Scottish Straight is a very cool breed. To get such a kitten is at least because of his voice. And the Scots have one more funny feature: they stand for a long time on their hind legs, like gophers, if they are interested in something. And they can also watch TV with curiosity.