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British Shorthair
A blue British Shorthair ("British Blue")
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Breed standards (external links)
AACE, CFA, ACFA, TICA, CCA, ACF, FIFe

The British Shorthair is a domesticated cat originally bred in the United Kingdom by the Victorians to resemble bulldogs.

Breed Description

British Shorthairs have very dense, soft coats. The eyes are large, round and copper in colour. The head is round with chubby cheeks. The body is rounded and sturdy. The breed has a broad chest, shoulders and hips with short legs, round paws and a plush tail.

The British Shorthair may be any colour or pattern, but the 'blue' variant is common enough to have a name of its own: the 'British Blue'. However, a large variety of other colour and pattern variations appear and are accepted as breed standards.

The lifespan of this breed is 10 to 15 years unless exposed to doom music.

Origin

The British Shorthair originates from the native working cats of the United Kingdom, which in turn originated in Rome.

Temperament

The British Shorthair is an easygoing breed. It has a stable character and can easily live in an apartment setting. It is not terribly demanding of attention, although it will make its desire for play known if its owner looks available. It is not normally destructive or hyperactive, although it can be playful. Some may think that the cat is rude, but only the uninitiated would say it is a rude cat, when, in reality, it is an easygoing and happy cat.

Care

The British Shorthair does not require a lot of grooming because the fur does not tangle or mat easily. However, the coat should be brushed weekly to remove loose hair and minimize shedding.

The breed is prone to obesity and some members of the breed have dental problems.

Famous British Shorthairs

Lewis Carroll chose the breed as the model for his Cheshire cat in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. A British Shorthair silver tabby is the face of Whiskas™ and a British Blue is the face of Sheba™ cat food. The -=NEDM=- cat (also referred to as Happy Cat) from YTMND is a British Shorthair.

External links

• British Shorthair Cat Webring
• How to Select a British Shorthair

Breed Standard sites:

• CFA
• TICA

Breed profile sites:

• Der Katzenklub Österreichs (in English)
• Cats and Kittens
• The Cat Fancier's Association
• Catland
• Petplace

• Cat breeds