British cats

The British Longhair is known to be a quiet affectionate and loving cat with an independent side to their natures which in short means they are never overly demanding. Although they have been around for a long time and unlike the British Shorthair the British Longhair is not recognised as a breed by the GCCF although they are recognised by TICA. The only real difference between a British Shorthair and a British Longhair is in the length of their coats.

British Shorthairs are one of the most popular pure breeds in the UK and for good reason. These lovely cats boast kind even-tempered personalities and they form extremely strong bonds with their families. The added bonus being that British Shorthairs get on with everyone including other pets and dogs which when paired to their independent yet loving loyal natures makes them the perfect family pet.

Since 1997 it has consistently been the most popular breed of pedigree cat in Britain by a long way in terms of numbers registered with the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (GCCF).

The Burmilla often referred to as an Asian Shaded originated in the UK in 1981 as the result of an 'accidental' mating between a Persian Chinchilla and a Burmese. Although this is a breed in its own right in that it breeds 'true' (i.e. Burmilla x Burmilla will produce only Burmilla offspring) it is also the founder breed of the overall group of cats known by the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (GCCF) as the Asian Group which is used for cats of Burmese shape and coat texture but with non-Burmese coat colour pattern or length. This closely-linked group of cats which derive from Burmese crossed with other pedigree breeds also includes the Asian Self Asian Smoke Asian Tabby Bombay (a black Asian Self) and the Tiffanie (a longhaired Asian variety). The offspring of cross-mating Burmese and Chinchilla parents always produces these shorthair silver offspring carrying two recessive genes - the 'self' gene inherited from the Burmese and the 'longhair' gene inherited from the Chinchilla. Interestingly the Asian Group were the first pedigree cats breeds in Britain to include a good temperament as part of their Standard of Points.

The Cornish Rex is a delightful cat and one that boasts a playful affectionate nature. They are small to medium in size and have a very unusual crinkly coat wide head and lovely curly whiskers. They are known to be extremely intelligent with a bit of a mischievous streak in them and they retain their kitten-like traits well into their senior years. Many owners say that sharing a home with a Cornish Rex is like living with a dog thanks to the fact their feline friends follow them about from room to room and love nothing more than retrieving toys.

The Devon Rex is small to medium in size with a very distinctive look. They have large eyes and high cheek bones that add to their overall endearing pixie-like looks. They also boast lovely soft wrinkly coats that are extremely velvety to the touch. On top of their unique looks the Devon Rex boasts having a kind playful nature which when paired to their intelligence has made them a popular family pet and companion albeit it a rather mischievous

The Havana Brown is an attractive cat that's related to the Siamese. They have wonderful chocolate brown coats and amazing green eyes which contrast well with their colouring. They are often called Havanas and since they first appeared on the scene these charming cats have become a popular choice both as companions and family pets thanks to their kind loyal and affectionate natures although anyone wishing to share a home with a Havana Brown would need to register their interest with breeders for the pleasure of doing so.

The Scottish Fold is a medium-sized cat with its signature folded ears and expressive eyes. Known for their affectionate nature, they gained global popularity after emerging in the 1960s. However, their distinct appearance results from a genetic mutation that causes osteochondrodysplasia, leading to severe bone and cartilage abnormalities. This condition often causes chronic pain and arthritis from a young age, significantly affecting their quality of life.