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.

British Shorthair
Exceptional 12-month-old cinnamon harlequin British Shorthair male, GCCF Active Registered, from championship lines. Very gentle, affectionate temperament; loves blankets and human company. Well soci

British Shorthair
LAST GIRL AVAILABLE shes ready to go!! She's gccf registered non-active she has a full pedigree with many of red titled Champion lines in her pedigree, health tested parents, certificates can be seen

British Shorthair
GCCF Registered British Shorthair Kitten – Ready 25 January 2026 ✨ Prefix: MGDCATS Location: Cardiff We are excited to introduce Shadow, our last remaining beautiful GCCF-registered British Shortha

British Shorthair
We have a gorgeous GCCF Blue British shorthair kittens for sale. They were born on the 12 of October 2025. They will be litter-box trained, fully vaccinated, vet checked, wormed and microchipped, 5 w

British Shorthair
We have decided to retire our beautiful girl Vienna this year. We are looking for a 5 star home. She has been brought up in a family home with other cats and children. She is GCCF registered, fully va

British Shorthair
🩷 Little Miss Daisy is very shy but is loving once she feels comfortable with you she is a chinchilla registered active with the GCCF. She doesn’t say a lot she just graces the room with her presence
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.