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.
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British Shorthair
I am extremely proud to present my gorgeous man, Olly. The sweetest teddy bear. He is ready to leave now. Olly is 7 months old and already huge — very cobby and solid with a chunky face, thick beautiful fur and the most gorgeous yellow eyes. His black smoke and white bicolour coat is really striking and unusual, especially when the smoke comes through as he moves. But hi

British Shorthair
I have a litter of British Shorthair kittens. They are now ready to leave. They are fully vaccinated including leukaemia and microchipped with two vet health checks. Both parents are health tested by Langfords Veterinary Laboratory so kittens are PKD and HCM clear. Please note: British Shorthair are a large breed of cat. Mum is 7.4kg therfore the kittens are large. If yo

British Shorthair
✨ British Shorthair Kitten – Rare Smoked Black Girl Sweet, Playful & Family-Raised ✨ Looking for a gentle, cuddly, playful British Shorthair kitten to join your family? We have the last beautiful

British Shorthair
❤️ Our beautiful queen & pet Brandy gave birth to 2 British short hair kittens on 25th November 2025; 1 cinnamon female and 1 black female. 🏠 Our kittens have been raised in our family home alongsid
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.