I believe it is important to understand all of the positives as well as negatives that come with a breed which I discussed below. The reason why I even started the topic is because my cat, Leo, is Scottish straight. Meaning that he is a practically the same as Scottish Fold, but with straight ears.
The type of cat is extremely expensive, and I would like to discuss why I chose to spend so much money on him. While I do want my cat to look cute, the temperament is far more important for me while choosing a pet. The first cat my family ever got back in Russia, was the Scottish straight kind. Their reputation was what navigated our decision. Their personalities tend to be extremely loyal and socialThe first cat my family ever got back in Russia, was the Scottish straight kind. Their reputation was what navigated our decision. Their personalities tend to be extremely loyal and social, leading them to behave more like dogs than a typical cat. And that is exactly what made me want to get that type of cat for myself.
Thankfully, I’m not a huge fan of folded ears look to begin with so it wasn’t a big dilemma for me. However for anybody who would consider getting a fold over straight, I would strongly recommend to consider all of the health and joint problem risks they’re putting their future pet in.
Leo, however, blew all my expectations out of the water. He is extremely smart and by the time he was seven months old he knew various commands from sit and high five, to walk between my legs with every step and jumping over obstacles. His loyalty is incredible, he will not leave me for a second even if I am taking a bath (considering he despises water). Every morning he cuddles me and gives me kisses. This is truthfully the best companion I could ever ask for.