the Scottish Straight cat. These charming, medium-sized cats are closely related to the Scottish Fold breed but come with their own unique twist: Their ears remain straight instead of folding forward.

If you've spent any time on social media, you would have been charmed by the delightful antics of various Internet cats.

Scottish Straights have an affectionate nature that can make it hard to get out of bed in the morning. Tatiana Meteleva / Getty Images ...