Scottish Straight. History: The Scottish Straight belongs to the Scottish breed group, together with the Scottish Fold, and differs from the latter only for the peculiarity of the straight ears. This breed originated in Scotland in 1961, when Scottish shepherd William Ross discovered a folded-eared kitten named Susie on his neighbor's farm. Susie's mother had normally shaped ears whereas her father was unknown. Ross adopted a white kitten named Snooks from Susie's litter and started breeding it with local farm cats and British Shorthairs to develop this feline breed. In 1977, British geneticist Oliphant Jackson reported that a third of kittens in the cattery with folded ears developed osteodystrophy, a skeletal lesion. As a result, Scottish breeding in Britain came to an abrupt halt. Even today, this breed is not accepted by the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy of Great Britain. Reputable breeders in the United States have worked hard to eliminate this gene that causes osteodystrophy. General Appearance: Scottish Straights are medium-sized cats characterized by round muzzles and eyes, short necks, whiskers that curve forward, and a round, stocky body with a bushy tail. The body of this cat can be medium or large in size. Chest, shoulders and back are broad and massive. The legs are short and muscular, with thick, round feet. The tail is of medium length and ends in a rounded tip. The dense, soft coat of this breed comes in short or long hair. BREED TRAITS & CHARACTERISTICS Origin Great Britain Size Medium Coat Short-haired, long-haired Longevity 11-14 years Temperament Affectionate, intelligent, loyal, playful, sociable, sweet, loving Weight Male: 4-6 kg / 9-13 pounds Female: 2-4 kg / 6-9 pounds Colors White, black, blue, reddish, cream, grey Adaptability The Scottish Straight tends to be involved in whatever its family members are doing. It is very vocal, has a generally adaptable character, but can show stubbornness. Affection Maximum affection towards the family. Tendency to meow Quiet cat, it seldom meows. Relationship with children Children tend to develop a close relationship with the Scottish Straight through play and daily interaction, which the animal particularly appreciates also because it can't stand loneliness. Relationship with dogs -. Openness to strangers Maximum tolerance towards strangers. Need for interaction - Grooming and shedding Regular grooming is recommended to keep your Scottish's coat in good conditions. The frequency should be once a week (for the short-haired variety) and twice a week (for the long-haired variety). Intelligence The intelligence of the Scottish can be understood from its tendency to interact. Energy level - Playfulness Maximum tendency to play: loves interacting with objects. Health Hypoallergenic: NO. The Scottish Straight is most prone to osteodysplasia, which causes a thickening of the cartilage with consequent deformities in the bone structure. It is also important to pay particular attention to the tail which may develop stiffness. PRODUCTS MAINTENANCE • PURIFYING SHAMPOO: this ultra-nourishing formula with Dead Sea clay gently cleanses both coat and skin. Effective on all hair types, it removes deposits and residual particles, reduces static, and leaves the coat soft and shiny. ml 1.000 – 5.000 • THE BEST CASSIOPEIA CONDITIONER: with acacia extract, it is a specific conditioner for short-haired dogs and cats. It adds nourishment and compactness to the coat, preserving its color and natural beauty. Its astringent properties also help to reduce dandruff ml 550 – 2.450 + PEK CONDITIONER: its formula untangles severely knotted hair, adding elasticity and softness and restoring the hydrolipidic balance of both skin and coat. ml 250 – 1.000 – 5.000 SHEDDING SEASON TREATMENT • (pre-mask) ORANGE PEK: strengthening mask, with orange extract. Its protective and adjuvant action prevents hair loss adding brightness and “silk effect” to the touch. ml 250 – 1.000 – 3.000 + K101- AVOCADO OIL KNOT REMOVER: it removes dullness from dry coats, improving hydration and easy combing, thus preventing knots from forming. Significantly reduces time necessary to untangle severely matted hair. 500 ml • SULFUR PLUS CREAM SHAMPOO: cream shampoo with active colloidal sulfur and proteins of plant origin. The balanced composition and the high content of active colloidal sulfur make this shampoo a cosmetic-detergent treatment, suitable to treat and prevent dandruff. ml 250-1.000 + THE BEST ORION CONDITIONER: with honey extract. It is a specific conditioner for medium-haired dogs and cats. Honey polyphenols, natural antioxidants, nourish the coat adding elasticity and softness to the hair, preserving its natural beauty, and protecting it against harmful environmental factors. ml 500 - 2.450 + ORANGE PEK: (see above). + K101- AVOCADO OIL KNOT REMOVER: (see above).