The British Shorthair is an easygoing feline. She enjoys affection but isn’t needy and dislikes being carried. She’ll follow you from room to room, though, out of curiosity. British Shorthairs aren’t lap cats, but they do enjoy snuggling next to their people on the couch.
Nature
British Shorthairs tend to grow more sedentary as they mature, however males are frequently more boisterous than the restrained females. They get along well with polite, courteous kids and don’t mind canines that are cat-friendly.
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Trait
British Shorthairs have large chests, robust legs, and an all-round round appearance. Their fur is short, dense, and fluffy. Although eye colour varies according on coat colour, British Blues typically have gold eyes and those with point colouring typically have blue eyes. Golden to copper are some other eye colours.
Life
12 to 17 years
Colour Collection
British Shorthairs have large chests, robust legs, and an all-round round appearance. Their fur is short, dense, and fluffy. Although eye colour varies according on coat colour, British Blues typically have gold eyes and those with point colouring typically have blue eyes. Golden to copper are some other eye colours.
Hair fall
In order to remove any loose hair that may fall out during the spring and fall seasons, brush your British Shorthair frequently. In all other times of the year, brushing once a week is sufficient.
Health
British Shorthairs are prone to gingivitis, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and haemophilia B despite being free of many hereditary disorders that plague other breeds. Due to this cat’s love of food and somewhat inactive lifestyle, obesity is another issue.
Breed History
The British Shorthairs, the country’s oldest breed, are believed to be descended from Egyptian domestic cats that the Romans brought with them when they conquered Britain in 43 AD. When stronger breeding regulations were put in place during the Victorian era, their popularity increased. The British Shorthair and Persian were crossed in the early 1900s, resulting in the introduction of the longhair gene.
The breed was almost extinct after both World Wars. Cross-breeding helped revive the British Shorthair breed. The American Cat Association recognised the breed in 1967. The Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) and The International Cat Association (TICA) didn’t approve it until 1979 and 1980, respectively. All cat associations now recognise the breed.
