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
Our beautiful British Shorthair Full Pedigree Registered Golden Chinchilla Queen, gave a birth on 05/10/2025 of 6 lovely fluffy babies - 4 girls and 2 boys. The kittens are now ready for their new loving home. Light blue boy Sold Pink girl Sold Orange girl Sold Yellow girl Sold Blue boy Sold They are eating wet and dry food,litter and scratch trained. They are living

British Shorthair
Meet our adorable British Shorthair Golden Blue kittens 💕 A little teddy bear with the softest coat and big round eyes — the sweetest personality you can imagine! • Super cuddly and affectionate • Raised in a loving home with kids & other cats • Litter trained • Eating dry & wet food • Ready to reserve now! - Both parents genetic tests done - Tica registered - 2 vaccina

British Shorthair
One boy left 💕💕 There are adorable kittens. Mum and dad both are registered GCCF active status Lovely socialised kittens. 😻 Confident & used to kids. 😻 Available one boy - blue golden 😻Mum

British Shorthair
Our gorgeous British shorthair cat give us this year 5 baby's and we have left 2. Lilac male and chocolate female. Both love playing, jumping all day, love kids. If you are ready for an amazing family

British Shorthair
Female British shorthair really good with other cats and amazing with children Needing a forever home due to work commitments and kids etc £180ono

British Shorthair
Here i have a 9months old friendly playfull Kitten i am looking for a suitable and happy family for it have to give it away due to My mum having severe asthma so been adviced for my mums best interest
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.