British Shorthair Kittens for sale in Essex

29 British Shorthair Kittens for sale in Essex

British Shorthair Cats are renowned for their easygoing temperament and robust physique. Hailing from the UK, these cats are recognized for their sturdy stature, making them ideal as playful yet gentle family pets. The breed flaunts thick, plush coats in various colors, the most iconic being the 'British Blue' - a dense blue-grey coat. However, 'colorpoint', 'tabby', and 'tortoiseshell' patterns are also common in shades of cream, black, and white. Despite their substantial size, they are famous for their docile, calm nature, making them suitable for apartments and homes with children or other pets. Famously independent, British Shorthairs require minimal grooming and enjoy a balance of interaction and solitude.

Read our British Shorthair Buying Advice page for information on this cat breed.

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British Shorthair cats 4 kittens for sale - Advert 1

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4 kittens for sale

£259

British Shorthair13 weeks12

4 kittens, including 1 Grey and 3 Black sweet, cuddly kittens looking for their forever home. They are full of personality and charm. Both are playful, healthy, and used to household noises. Perfect addition to any home. Any questions, feel free to call me. Viewings welcome for genuine pet lovers! House is too small for soo many kittens! Very playful and cute - wish I coul

Stunning British short x Bengal

£299

British Shorthair12 weeks22

Stunning beautiful kittens Lack British short hair ( long hair ) £500 ( boy ) White and black ( boy ) £250 Multi coloured ( girl ) £300 Full bengal look a like British short hair ( £400 ) All littered trained and ready to go

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Basildon, Essex

British Shorthair cats British short hair+Ragdoll - Advert 3

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British short hair+Ragdoll

£700

British Shorthair6 weeks22

Beautiful kittens for rehoming from 15 December 🤗🤗 💙💙2-boys 🩷🩷2-girls ✅️Microchiped ✅️Vaccinated ✅️Dewormed Beautiful parents RAGDOLL MUM BSH TICA Registered DAD

2 Female GCCF Health tested British Shorthair

£1,100

British Shorthair10 weeks22

✨READY FOR NOVEMBER 28th 🎁 Our beautiful litter of GCCF registered British Shorthair kittens are now ready to reserve 💫 Raised with love in our family home, these kittens have grown up around everyday life - confident, affectionate, and wonderfully social. Both parents are health tested and genetically clear of all known hereditary conditions, and can be seen here with

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British short hair

£500

British Shorthair7 weeks12

I am selling 3 British cats. 2 are females and 1 is a male. They are 7 weeks old. They eat wet and dry food, they clean the litter box. Their purchase is without documents. If you are interested, l

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Basildon, Essex

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British Shorthair, Ready to be rehomed

£825

British Shorthair13 weeks23

Only one gentle boy (red collar) left. This little sweetheart is truly special kitten: calm, affectionate and very people-oriented. He follow you around the house, curl up next to you and love falli

Bela I.

Harlow, Essex

1 day

GCCF BSH BOY AND GIRL LEFT GOLDEN BLACK TIPPED

£1,500

British Shorthair11 weeks43

Description We have welcomed an absolutely exceptional litter of pedigree British Shorthair chunky Kittens Champion lines 🏆🥇. Looking for their new forever home and will be ready after their 12 wee

Quality British shorthair kittens

£850

British Shorthair11 weeks11

This stunning girl is ready to leave for her new home , she is an amazing quality purebred british shorthair kitten and will leave here with a kitten pack and flea treated ,microchipped, wormed vet ch

Deniz G.

Waltham Abbey, Essex

2 days

female kitten

£100

British Shorthair8 weeks1

beautiful female kitten for sale, litter trained. flead, wormed and extremely sociable with other cats and children.

Jenna S.

Witham, Essex

2 days

Beautiful black kitten looking for a loving home

£150

British Shorthair4 months1

We now have one special girl left from our litter of six! She is a stunning black kitten with a unique white pointed mark at the end of her tail, making her truly one-of-a-kind. Her mum is half Maine

First Litter British Shorthair Pedigree Breed Blue

£1,000

British Shorthair7 weeks32

✨READY FOR DECEMBER 🎁 💫 Our beautiful cat Channel has had her very first litter of 5 British Shorthair gorgeous & loving kittens. 3 male, blue and 2 females, blue. They are healthy & playful and l

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Chigwell, Essex

5 days

Gorgeous BSH Kittens – Cinnamon, Lilac & Black 🐾

£1,000

British Shorthair11 weeks4

We are delighted to offer our beautiful British Shorthair kittens looking for their forever homes. Born on 6 September 2025, they will be ready to leave on 13 December. We have 4 boys: 🐾 2 Cinnamon

Bilgince

Loughton, Essex

5 days

🐾 Pedigree Lilac BSH Boy & Girl – Ready!✨

£1,050

British Shorthair14 weeks11

🐾 Available Kittens 💫 We currently have two stunning Lilac British Shorthair kittens available – one boy and one girl. Please follow our socials for updates on upcoming litters! ⸻ 📅 Kittens Will

British Shorthair

£600

British Shorthair7 weeks3

I have 3 British shorthair silver shadded, 2 girls and 1 boy they have been brought up around children and other cats they are very freindly loving kittens lovely natured. They fully litter train

AnNa P.

Harlow, Essex

1 week

🧸✨6 Chunky British Shorthair Kittens For Sale✨🧸

£1,350

British Shorthair4 weeks24

We have welcomed super Chunky 6 British Shorthair Kittens they still really tiny but will update pictures so you can see them get bigger they are super super chunky. kittens is ready to be reserved!

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BRITISH SHORTHAIR PEDIGREE - FIRST LITTER

£900

British Shorthair9 weeks13

💫 Our beautiful cat Truffles has had her very first litter of 4 British Shorthair gorgeous & loving kittens. 3 female, 2 blue and 1 white and 1 male, blue. They are healthy & playful and loved imm

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Chigwell, Essex

1 week

British Short Hair + Half Siberian/Half Tabby Cat

£350

British Shorthair1 year11

Looking for a loving home for my two beautiful cats 1 year old cats, Chuks (British short hair) and Chika (Half british short hair, half siberian) who I'm sadly having to re-home due to change in cir

Stephanie A.

Basildon, Essex

2 weeks

Lovely GCCF Active Queen – Ready for Her New Home

£650

British Shorthair3 years1

Our beautiful GCCF Active registered female cat, born on 14 August 2022, is now looking for a new loving home. She is healthy, well cared for, and has a gentle and affectionate nature. Unfortunately,

Bilgince

Loughton, Essex

2 weeks

FULL CREAM BRITISH SHORT HAIR

£250

British Shorthair1 year1

Lovable and playful house cat. Only seeking as we are relocating. Fully trained, health checked and vaccinations up to date. Can provide documents

Temi O.

Chelmsford, Essex

2 weeks

British Shorthair Blue 1 male

£690

British Shorthair4 months11

We are registered with the GCCF for over 45 years have l lovely Pedigree quality friendly British Blue looking for his new loving home. ready now Fully vaccinated and micro chipped. Wormed Frontlin

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Brentwood, Essex

FAQs

Are British Shorthair cats good pets?

British Shorthair cats are regarded as excellent pets due to their friendly, calm, and easy-going temperament. They adapt well to family life, including homes with children and other pets, and are suitable for both houses and apartments, making them great companions for a range of lifestyles.

Do British Shorthair cats like to cuddle?

British Shorthairs typically enjoy being near their owners but are not usually very cuddly or fond of being held or carried. They prefer showing affection in a subtle way, often sitting beside you rather than being lap cats, as their dense fur can make close contact feel warm.

Why are British Shorthair cats expensive?

The expense of British Shorthair cats arises from their purebred status, high demand, and popularity, especially after an increase in pet ownership during the pandemic. Reputable breeders generally charge between £1,500 and £3,300 depending on the cat’s quality, coat pattern, and pedigree.

Do British Shorthair cats shed a lot?

British Shorthairs have a short, dense coat that sheds moderately year-round, with increased shedding during seasonal changes in spring and autumn. Regular brushing is recommended to manage loose hair, prevent matting, and reduce hair around the home.