British




The British Shorthair is a very strong cat of medium to large size. He has a lot of muscle and robust bones. Its appearance is rounded and thick.


Being a strong cat, all components of this breed must be well developed. The British Shorthair has a broad chest, a muscular neck, strong jaws, and a well-developed muzzle. The legs are thick and strong. This breed maintains its original appearance, that of a cat that had to keep rodents away from the barn and the house.


The Briton's coat is thick and dense and in winter it becomes longer and thicker. The texture of the hair is relatively hard, since its function is to protect the cat.


When holding a Brit in your arms, always hold their rear end. The hind end should not be passed over the abdomen, since in this position it could feel uncomfortable and insecure.

  • Personality

    The British Shorthair is a very pleasant companion cat. It is easy and calm to deal with, it is also an extremely faithful and affectionate cat and it will always become attached to all members of the family.

  • coexistence

    It is a muscular cat, so it is necessary to monitor its feeding closely. Despite its robust bones and musculature, you must make sure that it maintains an adequate weight and that it is always in shape. Adequate exercise must be exercised, interactive play may be necessary to keep this breed in good shape.

  • Characteristics

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  • History

    Originally hailing from the farms and streets of the UK, the British Shorthair is also considered the first cat of feline lovers. The "father" of this breed is Harrison Weir, apparently the first professional cat breeder. He is known in breeder history as "the father of feline lovers." In addition to being the first professional breeder, he was also the one who set the standards for the first cat show, held in the United Kingdom in 1871.