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
Dream is a lovely but small British shorthair, we’ve only owned her for a couple of months and in that time she is a completely different cat to what we 1st had. She was petrified of human touch and n
British Shorthair
Queen is my lilac tortie female. She is on the smaller side of a British shorthair but does not mean she's hasn't got so much love to give. She loves to sit on your lap having a cuddle while she purrs