Scottish Straight longhair kitten, male, red tabby with white
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British vs. Scottish Straight Cats: Personality, Appearance, and How to Choose the Right Breed

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If you’re looking for a plush and affectionate kitten, you’ve probably wondered whether to choose a British Shorthair or a Scottish Fold or Straight. Although they look similar at first glance, these breeds have many differences worth exploring.

Woman holding three Scottish Straight kittens, BestOfTheBest Cattery, Philadelphia
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Reputable vs Backyard Breeder: Key Differences

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Why It’s Risky to Buy a Kitten Outside a Cattery? Scottish Folds carry a genetic mutation (Fd gene) that affects cartilage and bone structure.  When both parents have folded ears, the risk of deformities is extremely high. What can go wrong? Osteochondrodysplasia (painful bone and cartilage disorders) Limb deformities, arthritis, stiff joints Heart and kidney…