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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🐾 Adorable Kittens Looking for Loving Homes 🐾 We have a beautiful litter of playful, affectionate kittens ready to find their forever families 🩷 ✨ About the kittens: • Eating and drinking well •

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Rare coloured fluffy British Shorthair female kitten, the youngest of a litter of 2 females. She is the sweetest kitten ever, she does not cry and is very loving with everyone.

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I have Kitten 1 and Kitten 3 remaining. These little ones are truly something special. Touch them once and they start purring instantly—like flipping a switch. 🐾 Come see for yourself! If you’ve ev

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Cute British Shorthair kitten, 1 girl left only looking for new homes! They are cute and fluffy! with 5 weeks insurance from Agria

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We adopted this beautiful BSH lilac girl in April 2024 and was told she was about 5 years old, she was a breeding cat and kept in a solo cattery in the back garden, due to this she is not the cuddly t

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6 month old Nara is available for a rehome. She has been raised with: 3 cats (1 of which is her mother) plus her siblings. With playful children under 8 In a warm loving home In an indoor environment

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We have 5 beautiful kittens (Mixed Gender) looking for loving forever homes! 🧺 🫧 ✨ About the parents: Mum is a pure British Shorthair, and dad is a British Longhair × Scottish Fold mix. giving t

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Beautiful black and white male kitten. Fur is slightly fluffy. Beautiful temperement, very friendly and affectionate.
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.