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 Elsa is now 6 and half months old. She is very playful. I have 3 kids 2, 6 and 7 so she is used to noise. We have a 3 tier cat pen which she loves. Top floor is a hammock, second floor
British Shorthair
ginger is a 1 year old male black and white is a 2 year old tux cat both bonder very loving, girl is very timid and will take a lot of work to bring her out her shell, boy is very outgoing and loves