The round faces and soft fur make the British Shorthair a popular cat in the British Isles and around the world; these cats have a rich history in the area dating back to the Roman times,. The British Shorthair is a compact, well-balanced, and powerful cat, with a short, very dense coat. They often convey an overall impression of balance and proportion in which no feature is exaggerated. Playfulness Activity Level Friendliness to Other Pets Friendliness to Children Grooming Requirements Vocality Need for attention
British Shorthair Red Tabby Kitten Photograph by Jane Burton Fine Art America
British Shorthair cats are not overly active cats. They are quite docile and laid back. They do enjoy spurts of playing and activity but ultimately, they are a pretty relaxed cat. Learn more about this breed Set Your Location Find a Cattery or Breeder Browse Nearby Rescues & Shelters Follow the British Shorthair Breed Fluffy Price: $1300 USD 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. The Tabby British Shorthair is a truly iconic breed due to its striking pattern. Unlike a plain colour cat, a tabby British shorthair showcases a variety of complex markings. These include broad stripes, swirling patterns and whirls all over their body, and a distinctive 'M' characteristic on their foreheads. The British Shorthair is one of the world's most beloved pedigree cat breeds. It's very easy to see why: not only are they very winsome and prepossessing to look at, they have charming natures. While not given to extended sessions of lap time, they are nonetheless deeply affectionate, loyal and easy to get on with.
The Silver Tabby British Shorthair cat Bombadillo Kittens
The British Shorthair is an incredibly old cat breed, as they are believed to be descendants of felines carried to England by invading Romans. The cats brought over were kept around to act as rat catchers and pest control, and it wasn't long before they were widespread throughout England. The British Shorthair is the pedigreed version of the traditional British domestic cat, with a distinctively stocky body, thick coat, and broad face. The most familiar colour variant is the "British Blue", with a solid grey-blue coat, pineapple eyes, and a medium-sized tail. In the late 1800s, a determined cat breeder named Harrison Weir began developing the British shorthair officially by crossing different individual felines. At the first organized cat show, held at London's Crystal Palace in 1871, a blue tabby British shorthair owned by Weir won Best in Show. Breed Details Status: Common Place of Origin: UK Rough date of Origin: 1800s Hair length: Shorthair Activity Level: Medium Vocalness: Medium Child friendly: Good with children Intelligence: Playfullness: Relaxed Grooming Requirements: Less than once per week Weight: 4.0 - 8.0kg Size: Large House Cat or Outdoor Cat: House Cat Pet Compatibility:
This is a young female Robocat British Shorthair Silver Tabby kitten. These beautiful cats make
One of the very newest additions to the British shorthair club is the tabby bicolour. These cats are so new that they are not yet recognised by the GCCF, and are currently very hard to find, particularly because they are rapidly growing in popularity. All of the images on this page are of our own kittens. This feline's undercoat color is slightly lighter than the outer coat. This cat has bright orange-copper or amber eyes and a pink mauve shade on its paws, nose, and eyes contours which darken over time. 5. White Color. This is a pure, snow-white cat breed without any spots, stripes, smoky or yellow undertones.
The British Shorthair - Tabby cat shares its temperament with other varieties of the British Shorthair. To read the behaviour of the British Shorthair click here. Varieties Comes in brown tabby, silver tabby and orange tabby with the range of tabby patterns. Breed Details Status: Common Place of Origin: UK Rough date of Origin: 1800s 12-16 inches Weight: 8-18 pounds Lifespan: 14-20 years British Shorthair characteristics Lifespan 5 yrs 20 yrs Good with other cats Needs space Social Butterfly Good with dogs
British shorthair Tabby kitten in Hornchurch, London Gumtree
Catzilla British Shorthairs. Cat Smith, breeder of Silver Tabby and Silver spotted British Shorthair kittens. Based near Taunton, Somerset. £150 British Shorthair Age: 8 weeks 1 male Grey tabby male looking for a home, needs a home as soon as possible. Is trained to eat and very playful. Is currently 7 weeks old ready to go when 8 weeks old Yara B. Guildford 25 4 53 minutes
