The Scottish Shorthair is a sweet and gentle companion. If you are looking for a gentle friend, to give you nothing but love and companionship, you have found the perfect feline.

The Scottish Shorthair has one of the sweetest dispositions found among felines. This cat loves to be held and cuddled. He even enjoys being carried around in various positions. This laid back creature is as content lying beside you as you relax on your favorite armchair, as he is in a houseful of playful children. The Scottish Shorthair makes a terrific house pet. Unlike many other cats, he does not have a predisposition to climbing and jumping on furniture and other household items. The Scottish Shorthair is not a talkative cat; in fact, he is very quiet. It is very rare that any are able to hear his tiny little voice. He gets along well with other cats and dogs. It is often recommended that the owner of a Scottish Shorthair get a second cat if they cannot be with their beloved feline much of the time. The Scottish Shorthair is a very social animal and greatly needs the company of his human family. This is a very adaptable cat that can adjust to almost any living environment. From apartment living in the city, to living in a large rustic farmhouse, this feline will be quite happy, as long as he is not left alone. This is not a demanding cat, unlike other breeds; his only requirements are that you love him like he loves you. His activity level can be described as moderate, while he does love to lie next to you, sometimes even on his back, he also enjoys playing. But typically, he likes to play with you, not by himself.

The face of a Scottish Shorthair is sweet and gentle. The hair of the Scottish Shorthair is dense, short and plush. This lovely coat comes in a wide spectrum of colors including, cream, blue, white, orange, and black. In addition to the solid colors Scottish Shorthairs are often seen in bi-color variations of white and one of the above colors as well as Tortoiseshell, Calico and Tabby. The appealing large eyes of the Scottish Shorthair are seen in blue, green, gold, copper, hazel or odd-eyed (containing two eyes of differing colors). The eye color will often depend on the color of the coat. The body of the Scottish Shorthair is of medium size, with adult males weighing 9-13 pounds and adult females, 6-9 pounds. The Scottish Shorthair's sweet expression is enhanced by the adorable shape of its face. The Scottish Shorthair has pronounced whisker pads; combined with a curved mouth this will often produce an expression akin to a smile. Some will confuse the Scottish Shorthair with the British Shorthair; the Scottish Shorthair is a smaller cat with longer legs.

The Scottish Shorthair is the littermate of Scottish Folds. When breeding Scottish Folds the litter is usually mixed, some with folded ears, others with 'straight ears'. Those straight-eared littermates are Scottish Shorthairs. The Scottish Shorthair is an indispensable part of the Scottish Fold breeding program. Breeding between two Scottish Folds can lead to nasty genetic problems, and the usage of Scottish Shorthairs in the program protects against this problem. The Scottish Shorthair is not accepted as a separate breed in most organizations worldwide. Many maintain that it is merely a straight-eared Scottish Fold and not a distinct breed of its own.

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