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
This is miles. He is a black and white cat, very loving but is shy in a new environment but his not getting on with my cat I have had before him so to put the stress of both of them I am choosing to r

British Shorthair
We are delighted to introduce our beautiful British Shorthair kittens, raised with love in our family home. Our wonderful tortoiseshell mum is calm, affectionate, and an excellent mother. She has be

British Shorthair
Here we have a 2 beautiful black and white boy kittens. They were born on December 25th so will be ready to leave to go to their new home on or any time after February 19th where they will be eight we

British Shorthair
British Shorthair Chunky Kittens (dob. 20th of April, 2025) - are looking for new homes. Both parents TICA registered, 5 Pedigree generations, and have a NORMAL results of ALPS & PKD1 by Longford VETS

British Shorthair
We are delighted to offer our lovely British short hair stud. Perfect for breeders looking to add top quality genetics to their kittens. Why he is special? 🤍 Age: 1 year- in his prime! 🤍 Colour/coa
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.