British Shorthairs are native to England and are often referred to as a "teddy bear" as they have a round face and dense, soft coat. They have a muscular, solid build and have a easy going personality. They make a great family pet as they are gentle, affectionate, calm and quiet.

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British Shorthairs are known to have a calm and friendly temperament and are very easygoing cats. They aren't too fond of being picked up and hugged. But, they are patient and will tolerate a bit of physical affection. They’ll stay close to their owners, lying at their feet or next to them on the sofa. British Shorthairs are very loyal pets. These cats have a tendency to follow their favourite human around the house to stay close to them. And although they’re usually quiet, your British Shorthair might “chat” with you from time to time, and they have a surprisingly soft, low voice.

 

Litter:

If you have more than one cat in your house hold, you need to have multiple litter boxes to prevent them from making a mess. A simple rule to follow: have one box per cat plus one extra.

ex. 2 cats = 3 boxes

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• OTHER NAMES: British blue

• PERSONALITY: Affectionate, easy-going, and calm.

• WEIGHT: About 7 to 17 pounds, with males slightly larger.

• 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.

• EYE COLOR: Varies depending on coat color and pattern, but may be blue, gold, copper, green, blue-green, hazel or odd-eyed (eyes of two different colors).

• LIFE EXPECTANCY: 12 to 16 years.

• HYPOALLERGENIC: No.

• ORIGIN: United Kingdom.OTHER NAMES: British blue.

• PERSONALITY: Affectionate, easy-going, and calm.

• WEIGHT: About 7 to 17 pounds, with males slightly larger.

• 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.

• EYE COLOR: Varies depending on coat color and pattern, but may be blue, gold, copper, green, blue-green, hazel or odd-eyed (eyes of two different colors).

• LIFE EXPECTANCY: 12 to 16 years.

• HYPOALLERGENIC: No.

• ORIGIN: United Kingdom.

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As the breed name suggests, the British shorthair has a short coat that needs only minimal grooming. Brush about once a week using a soft slicker brush, and more frequently during periods of seasonal shedding to remove loose hair before it ends up all over the house.

Trim the nails every two to three weeks and check inside the ears weekly. If you see a little debris in the ears, use a pet-ear cleaner and cotton balls to clean the ears using a cotton ball (never use a cotton swab). If your British shorthair’s ears look red or excessively dirty, make an appointment to see your veterinarian.

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British shorthairs are playful well into adulthood, but they are not hyper or excessively active. They can get plenty of exercise by exploring the house and playing with you a few times a day. Engage your British shorthair with feather wands, toy mice, and any other favorite toys. Make sure your cat has plenty of things to climb and perch upon like cat trees, cat-friendly bookshelves, and kitty condos. Cats can also get exercise and enrichment through scratching. Set up several acceptable scratching places in the house, including vertical scratchers (such as tall posts or cat trees) and horizontal scratchers (such as cardboard or sisal scratchers that lie flat on the ground).