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 my beautiful baby, Belle. Belle is an indoor cat and she is a British Shorthair though I know nothing of her breeding lines etc. I re-homed Belle in December 2019 at which time she was aroun

British Shorthair
We are reputable and established hobby Breeders of British Shorthairs & British Longhairs based in the West Midlands. Our Prefix “Moonchaser” is registered both with the GCCF & TICA. We are members of

British Shorthair
With a very heavy heart and after much thought, we have made the difficult decision to find a new home for our precious kitten. This little sweetheart comes from an outstanding champion bloodlin

British Shorthair
We are reputable and established hobby Breeders of British Shorthairs & British Longhairs based in the West Midlands. Our Prefix “Moonchaser” is registered both with the GCCF & TICA. We are members of

British Shorthair
Meet Simba, our beautiful 5-month-old male British Shorthair kitten. Sadly, due to personal reasons, we have to make the difficult decision to find him a new home. Simba is an exceptionally calm, aff

British Shorthair
**Two gorgeous boy remaining, one blue one lilac. Betties fantastic litter of tica registered British Shorthairs are now ready to find their forever homes. Born and raised amongst our family they re
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.