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
I have a 4 month old baby boy kitten he is a mix breed of British Shorthair & Maine Coon. Very well trained and extremely friendly kitten he is a very unique colour of chocolate brown , beige and whit

British Shorthair
Meet this beautiful British Shorthair- only 8 months old 🐱💖. With a calm and shy personality and stunning plush coat, this kitty is the perfect companion for any loving family or individual. Breed-

British Shorthair
We’re not the first owners so we don’t have pictures with her and her parents. She’s still very young so shes full of life. She’s great with dogs as we have a dog and they got along perfectly. She co

British Shorthair
Olly here is the most friendly, cuddly and playful pedigree British Shorthair kitten in the whole of Pets4Homes! He is a SUPER rare black smoke and white bi-colour. Olly has just the most sweetest per

British Shorthair
This is Valentina our princess she lives with her mum and dad which are are pets unfortunately she is not getting on with them and we feel she would be best suited to a house with her as the only cat.

British Shorthair
6 beautiful baby kittens. Fully weaned litter trained and ready for their forever homes. 3 girls and 3 boys. Raised in a home with kids other cats and a big dog who absolutely loves them. Very playful

British Shorthair
2 lovely kittens 1 boy black and white and 1 girl grey and white looking for there forever home , have been vet checked all healthy
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.