History

The British Shorthair is perhaps the oldest pedigreed English breed of cat, which flaunts its legacy to the domestic cats of Rome. Earlier it was popularly known as the ‘British Blue’, due to the original smoke shade of the breed, though by 1950s CFA started recognizing many colors and patterns like shaded, shaded golden, bi-color, or calico under the term British Shorthair. Today, exotic ‘Brits’ are still being imported from England in order to expand the gene pool of breeders, all over the world.

Appearance

The British shorthair has a well-proportioned muscular body with a broad chest, short and sturdy legs and a thick tail that tapers towards the tip. The British Shorthair is famous for its ‘built-in-smile’ produced by its rather prominent whisker pads, which were immortalized by the Lewis Carroll’s Cheshire cat! The head is round with distant ears, and round expressive eyes. The British Shorthair has a thick luxuriant coat, which is easy to groom.

Color

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Personality

The British Shorthair is a very friendly cat with high intelligence, which makes it a favorite breed of not just the breeders but also of animal trainers who display them in many Hollywood films and advertisements. A British Shorthair is a graceful and loyal family cat who likes to be always in the companion of its family. British Shorthairs have an excellent temperament and they make perfect companions for kids and other pets. They can adapt to any size households as they are restrained in their behavior and are not at all destructive.

Health Concerns

Generally, British Shorthairs are healthy with an average life span of 14 to 20 years. In the British Shorthair, gingivitis and cardiomyopathy are some of the most common health problems.

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