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British Shorthair Cat Breed

British Shorthair Cat Breed Information
British Shorthair Cat

British Shorthair Cat Breed Information

British Shorthair Temperament

The British Shorthair cat is:
  • Easygoing.
  • Not in your face.
  • Enjoy playing.
  • Good indoor cat.
  • Like attention.
  • Like being stroked.
  • Quite.
  • Intelligent.


British Shorthair kittens are one of the cat breeds with a mildly unknown history though most breeders believe that British Shorthairs were frequently seen in Britain starting in the mid-1800s. This is one of the kitty breeds that is accepted by all registries and has even been found in various stories, including Alice in Wonderland, in which the famous Cheshire cat is based on British Shorthair cats.


British Shorthair kittens are generally round in all of their features including their face, eyes, ears, torso and even paws. Although British Shorthairs generally have a blue coat, they can also come in almost 40 different patterns and colors. Although their fur is short, British Shorthairs may have more fur per each square inch than the other kitty breeds. Generally female British Shorthair cats will range in weight from 6 to 8 pounds while males will range from 10 to 12 but there are several varieties of the breed which can weigh less.


British Shorthair kittens are one of the kitty breeds that can take a long time to reach maturity, up to 5 years in this case. The good news is that due to their short fur, they only need to be combed a few times a week. British Shorthair cats are, however, at a higher risk of hip dysplasia and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy than other cat breeds so if you adopt a British Shorthair, be sure to schedule regular visits to the vet.


British Shorthair kittens are very intelligent and loyal. They enjoy being with others, whether they are other pets or their humans and are one of the kitty breeds that loves spending time on their human’s lap. Keep in mind, however, that British Shorthair cats can be very trusting so they should never be outside without supervision as they can get hurt easily. This is one of the cat breeds that will do well with almost any type of family although they prefer quiet households.

Where does the British Shorthair come from?

The British Shorthair cat comes Britain from when the Romans brought them over, they then breed with wild cats in England.

What type of Body does the British Shorthair have i.e. coat, patterns etc?

The British Shorthair cat is:
  • Strong.
  • A square body shape.
  • Very strong, large legs.
  • Very muscular body.
  • Large broad head.
  • Chubby cheeks.
  • Large eyes, normally a copper color.
  • Small ears set far apart.
  • Pert nose.
  • Rounded chin.

What type of coat does a British Shorthair have?

The British Shorthair cat comes in many different colors such as blue, black, chocolate, red, white, fawn, cream, lilac and cinnamon. Patterns include colorpoint, shaded, tabby and bicolor.

Food the British Shorthair eats

The British Shorthair will eat any food provided however they are prone to become overweight, more so if kept indoors. With this in mind, a healthy diet is always advised.

Is the British Shorthair an indoor or outdoor cat?

The British Shorthair cat is comfortable being kept inside or being let out. If kept in, their weight must be monitored so they don't become overweight.

Does the British Shorthair have health problem?

The British Shorthair has no genetic illnesses and if well looked after, will live for many years. For more Information about british shorthair cat breed, click here.

British Shorthair Cat Facts