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
We have a stunning litter of 8 BSH kittens. 3 lilac 5 blue All will be fully vaccinated, microchipped .flea & wormed treated. You will be given 4 weeks free insurance from pet plan. Mum is a very sweet girl, she loves her babies. Dad is a show cat(he is not ours we take our girls to him) Last two pictures are of him. Both mum and dad are health tested for PKD and ALP

British Shorthair
Two gorgeous boys, one blue and one white colourpoint. Girls is Scottish Fold, exactly like her mum. They are playfully and loveable. Mum is Scottish Fold, dad is British Shorthair (one boy is exactly like dad). Open for view if interested

British Shorthair
Beautiful British Shorthair kittens looking for their forever home. They are the sweetest little kittens who absolutely love affection, strokes and cuddles. They are on wet and dry food. There are three boys and three girl. They are extremely playful and love belly rubs.They are treated for fleas and worms. You will also be able to meet the mum. Raised in our family home a

British Shorthair
We're closing our BSH cattery and would like to rehome our stunning cats. * Roxy, our "oldest" cat just turned 5yo, but really she is hot black young lady, a bit lazy but very elegant - £500 - Reserved * Winsome, 4yo, snow-white boy, wherever he rests (especially your sofa) becomes instantly more beautiful. That’s just his quiet magic - £550 * Holly Dolly & Honey Bee, our

British Shorthair
My lovely boys are looking for their new loveable families😍. All 1 of my kittens are microchipped and vaccinated on 6th of November 2025, and they are ready to find a new home. Their mother has b

British Shorthair
Ready to leave now 🏡 We are happily delighted to announce the safe arrival of these 6 absolutely stunning bsh kittens! Our queen/sire is champion line GCCF registered and is a pure credit to the b

British Shorthair
We are proud to present our magical litter of stunning British Shorthair kittens looking for 5 star homes from January! Our wonderful pet Callie has given birth to a stunning litter of five kittens.

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 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.