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
We're closing our BSH cattery and would like to rehome our stunning cats. * Alice in Wonderland, gorgeous blue girl 1y2mo, so clever and curious one - £650 - reserved * Virginia Woolf, our gorgeous 1y5mo classic blue British Shorthair girl, very cute and playful, £650 - reserved * Viva Bianca, 1y5mo, our wonderful blonde, so beautiful and she knows it, £650 * Eureka & Ele

British Shorthair
**Just one stunning boy kitten left ** READY TO LEAVE 28/11/25 Our sweet Gracie has given us a really nice litter of pedigree British Shorthair bear kits. Dad Pete is a Champion show cat and a stunning example of the breed. He is 8kg, so a proper hefty boy, but he is complete softy and you will meet both Mum and Dad when you meet the kittens. We have five darlin

British Shorthair
We are delighted to welcome a small intimate litter of two GCCF pedigree British Shorthair kittens Direct from world famous champion bloodline KOTOFFSKI ️Cinnamon Boy️ Blue Girl - SOLD Both kit

British Shorthair
I have a wonderful GCCF Registered Active (for breeding) British Shorthair Cinnamon Bicolour Stud for sale. Very sad sale, only selling as unfortunately I do not have enough queens with his blood gro

British Shorthair
GCCF Registered Cattery Run by Veterinarian Dr Alice Briggs. Vet & Experienced Breeder of British Shorthairs & Longhairs. I hold a BSc, MSc in Animal Behaviour, BVMSci Veterinary Medicine and Member

British Shorthair
I have 5 kittens available looking for there forever, loving homes, I own both mum and dad, mum is our stunning girl pearl, she is a beautiful example of the breed and has the most amazing temperament
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.