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British Shorthair At a glance

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Weight range:

Male: large: >12 lbs.

Female: large: >12 lbs.

Eye color: Blue, Copper, Gold, Odd-eyed

Expectations: Longevity Range: 7-12 yrs.

Tendency to Shed: Moderate

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Coat:

Length: Short, Medium

Characteristics: Straight

Colors: White, Blue, Black, Cream, Red, Brown, Silver, Cameo, Bluecream, Tortoiseshell, Torbie, Smoke, Shaded

Pattern: Solid color, Tortoiseshell, Bicolor, Tricolor/Calico, Tabby, Smoke, Shaded

Less Allergenic: No

Overall Grooming Needs: Moderate, High

Club recognition:

Cat Association Recognition: CFA, ACFA , FIFe, TICA

Prevalence: So-so

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Daily brushing of the British Shorthair is important, especially during seasonal changes when the coat is thickening or thinning.

The British Shorthair is a medium-sized to large cat and she is a very powerful one.

She is heavily muscled and has heavy boning.

She has a rounded, thick appearance.

As a powerful cat, all components of this breed should be well developed.

The British Shorthair has a broad chest, muscular neck, strong jaws and a well developed muzzle.

The legs are thick and strong.

The breed looks like what she originally was, a cat that was to keep rodents out of the barn and the house.

The coat of the British is thick and dense.

It becomes much longer and thicker during the winter.

The texture of the coat is relatively hard, as it is meant as protection for the cat.

When you pick up a British, you should always support her back end.

British should not have their hind end drag down their abdomen, as this can make them uncomfortable and insecure.

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Personality:

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The British Shorthair is a very pleasant cat to have as a companion.

She is easy going and placid.

The British is a fiercely loyal, loving cat and will attach herself to every one of her family members.

While the British loves to play, she doesn’t need hourly attention.

If she is in the mood to play, she will find someone and bring a toy to that person.

The British also plays well by herself, and thus is a good companion for single people.

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Living With:

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The British Shorthair is a thick, muscular cat so her nutrition must be carefully controlled.

Despite her heavy boning and musculature, you want to make certain she keeps a proper weight and does not get out of condition.

She must get adequate exercise.

Interactive play may be necessary to keep the breed in good shape.

The British will play when she wants to play and will find a toy or create one out of anything she finds if a cat toy is not available.

A daily brushing is important, especially during seasonal changes when the coat is thickening or thinning.

Even this Shorthair cat can get knots in her coat if she isn’t brushed regularly.

The British tolerates being left alone.

She is affectionate but also spends time just sleeping in the sun.

The British is an easy cat to care for and makes a wonderful, quiet companion.

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History:

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The British Shorthair, while originally coming from the farms and streets of Britain, is also considered to be the first cat of the cat fancy.

The “father” of this breed is Harrison Wier, who is thought of as the first professional cat breeder.

He is known in cat fancy history as the “Father of the Cat Fancy.”

Not only was he the first professional breeder, but he also determined the rules for the first cat show, which was held in Britain in 1871.

As if this were not enough, Harrison took the humble street cat of Britain and, through an intensive breeding program, transformed it to the pedigreed breed that he named the British.

The British fell in love with their new now-pedigreed breed.

When the Persian was introduced into Britain, it nudged out the British for the most popular breed temporarily.

During the Second World War, as in the First World War, the British Shorthair breed was decimated, but it always reemerged into the top ranks of popularity.

Today, the British shorthair is accepted in cat registries worldwide.

At one time, it was known as the British Blue, but since it comes in a variety of colors, it is called either the British or the British Shorthair.

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Breed Profile, Characteristics & Care

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The British shorthair cat is a medium-to-large-sized cat breed with a short, dense coat and a distinctive rounded head and face that make it look a lot like a cuddly teddy bear.

The British shorthair cat is sweet and affectionate without being needy or clingy.

This breed hails from the United Kingdom where it developed naturally and was the region’s original domestic shorthaired cat. Originally, many British shorthairs were blue colored (a gray hue), but today’s British shorthair comes in a veritable rainbow of colors and patterns, including solid, bicolor, tabby, tortoiseshell, calico, and more.

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Breed Overview

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OTHER NAMES: British blue.

PERSONALITY: Affectionate, easy-going, and calm.

WEIGHT: About 7 to 17 pounds, with males slightly larger.

LENGTH: About 22 to 25 inches.

COAT LENGTH: Short and very dense. Not double coated or woolly.

COAT COLOR: Many solid and patterned colors, including white, black, blue, red, cream, smoke, silver, golden, cameo, tabby, tortoiseshell, calico, and bicolor.

EYE COLOR: Varies depending on coat color and pattern, but may be blue, gold, copper, green, blue-green, hazel or odd-eyed (eyes of two different colors).

LIFE EXPECTANCY: 12 to 16 years.

HYPOALLERGENIC: No.

ORIGIN: United Kingdom.

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Characteristics of the British shorthair Cat

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The British shorthair is a big cat—not massive like the Maine Coon or Siberian cat—but some male British shorthairs can weigh as much as 17 pounds (females usually top off at 12 pounds or less).

The British shorthair is a wonderful family cat—the breed has an easy-going personality and generally gets along with everyone, including kids and other animals living in the house.

They are active without being hyper, tend to be quiet, and can live happily in almost any size house, including apartments.

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Amount of Shedding	Tendency to Vocalize	Intelligence	Energy Level	Playfulness	Exercise Needs	Pet-Friendly	Kid-Friendly	Friendliness	Affection Level
Medium	Low	High	Medium	Medium	Medium	High	High	Medium	High

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History of the British Shorthair Cat

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The British shorthair is possibly the oldest cat breed in Great Britain.

The most agreed-upon theory of this breed’s development is that British shorthairs started out as shorthaired street cats, but breeders refined and standardized the cats until they resembled the British shorthair we know and love today.

British shorthairs were among the breeds exhibited at England’s first organized cat show in 1871.

Back then, the breed was called the British Blue, owning to the fact that blue (gray) was very common color in the breed, especially early on.

Although blue British shorthairs are still popular today, they come in many different colors and patterns.

The British shorthair was first brought to the United States in the early 1900s, but they were called domestic shorthairs.

The British shorthair was formally recognized by the Cat Fanciers Association in 1980.

Today, this popular breed can be found throughout the world.

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British Shorthair Cat Care

As the breed name suggests, the British shorthair has a short coat that needs only minimal grooming.

Brush your British shorthair once a week using a soft slicker brush.

Brush more frequently during periods of seasonal shedding to remove loose hair before it ends up all over the house.

Trim the nails every other week and check inside the ears weekly.

If you see a little debris in the ears, use a pet-ear cleaner and cotton balls to clean the ears using a cotton ball (never use a cotton swab).

If your British shorthair’s ears look red or excessively dirty, make an appointment to see your veterinarian.

British Shorthairs are playful well into adulthood, but they are not hyper or excessively active.

They can get plenty of exercise by exploring the house and playing with you a few times a day.

Engage your British Shorthair with feather wands, toy mice, and any other favorite toys.

Make sure your cat has plenty of things to climb and perch upon like cat trees, cat-friendly bookshelves, and kitty condos.

Cats can also get exercise and enrichment through scratching.

Set up several acceptable scratching places in the house, including vertical scratchers (such as tall posts or cat trees) and horizontal scratchers (such as cardboard or sisal scratchers that lie flat on the ground).

Common Health Problems

British shorthairs are a notably healthy breed that are rarely affected by genetic disease.

Among genetic illnesses, they are most prone to heart disease—specifically hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Of course, any can become sick, injured, or develop a health condition.

For that reason, it’s important to visit your veterinarian at least once a year for a physical exam to ensure your cat is healthy and to stay on top of any developing health concerns.

Appearance

The British shorthair is a medium-to-large-sized cat with a compact, well-balanced, and powerful body. Female British shorthairs are slightly smaller than males.

One of the hallmarks of the breed is its round head, with round cheeks, a firm chin, medium-sized ears, and large, round eyes.

The British shorthair’s coat is short and dense.

The British shorthair has a single coat, with no undercoat.

Although blue (gray) British shorthairs are common, the breed can some in many different colors and patterns.

Diet and Nutrition

British shorthairs are solidly built, but it’s best to keep them at a lean, healthy weight in order to prevent weight-related health issues, such as diabetes and heart disease, which can affect any cat but may be compounded by excess weight.

Feed your adult British shorthair measured meals twice a day (three times a day for young kittens).

Don’t free feed (leave food out all day). This practice can lead to overeating and weight gain.

Talk to your veterinarian or the breeder you worked with for advice about the best food for your cat.

Where to Adopt or Buy a British Shorthair Cat

The British shorthair is a somewhat popular cat breed.

The Cat Fanciers Association and The International Cat Association both list active British shorthair breeders on their respective websites.

A fun way to meet British shorthair breeders and see cats of many different breeds is attending a local cat show.

Newbies are very welcome at cat shows, and breeders enjoy educating people about their breed.

To find a local cat show, search the internet for “cat show near me.”

British shorthairs rarely end up in animal shelters, but you can ask local British shorthair breeders if they know of any adult British shorthairs in need of new homes.

Breed Overview

The British shorthair is slow to mature, both physically and mentally. These cats generally don’t achieve their final size and weight until somewhere between 3 and 5 years old.

British shorthairs may continue to display kitten-ish energy and playfulness until they reach maturity, but once fully mature, this breed is calm and well behaved.

They are affectionate without being needy and are accepting of strangers, though they may be a bit aloof until they get to know you better.

British shorthairs are wonderful companions for gentle and considerate children and tend to get along well with other friendly household pets.

Cons

Short coat sheds moderately
Doesn’t love being held or carried
Shouldn’t be left alone many hours a day

Pros

Calm and laidback
Affectionate but not needy
Gets along well with children and other pets

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