| Upon first glance, the girth and features of a British | | | | is not a cat that demands incessant attention and |
| Shorthair may give the impression that they are a | | | | affection. This breed behavior is highly content to go |
| slothful, laid back breed. On the contrary, as | | | | about its day doing its own thing. The British |
| descendants of British farm cats, this breed is a | | | | Shorthair is not suitable for those who desire friendly |
| highly skilled and a mighty hunter. | | | | felines as this breed is not as socially inclined. You are |
| History - Bred in the nineteenth century, the British | | | | ale to easily satisfy the breed's emotional needs by |
| Shorthair was a favorite in many households until | | | | keeping its food bowl filled and the cat can look after |
| distinct breeds began popping up in the mid-twentieth | | | | its own entertainment. There is little need to cuddle |
| century. A few British Shorthair enthusiasts continue | | | | or entertain this breed in order to keep them |
| tirelessly to ensure this breed does not die out. It | | | | content. |
| wasn't until the late twentieth century, that these | | | | As the British Shorthair doesn't need constant |
| wonderful cats were introduced in the United States, | | | | attention, it is a good choice for a family with limited |
| where cat fanciers became enthralled with their | | | | time on their hands. |
| unusual personality and size. | | | | British Shorthair Cat Health Problems - With a long |
| Appearance - There are a variety of colors and one | | | | ancestry and lineage, the gene pool diversity of the |
| shade was so popular; it was the only shade and | | | | breed is generally healthy, although there is a problem |
| color credited by cat associations for years to come. | | | | one should take note of. |
| British Blue was the name of the color of choice, but | | | | Type A Blood is the common blood type of domestic |
| after World War II, this distinct color of British | | | | cats; but, the British Shorthair might have a rare |
| Shorthairs almost became nonexistent. | | | | blood type, Type B blood. It is an issue of concern |
| Enthusiasts of this breed, wanted to preserve | | | | should an operation be needed one day. You should |
| conserve the unique blue hue, bred the remaining blue | | | | have your local vet check you British Shorthair's blood |
| shorthairs with Blue Persians. This created an increase | | | | type to ascertain if it is a rare blood type, to |
| in the gene pool and literally saved the specific shade | | | | decrease the chances of confusion late on. |
| from utter elimination. There are different colors to | | | | It is easy to care for and groom your British |
| choose from which consist of white, bi-colors, smoke, | | | | Shorthair. With the texture of their coat being rough |
| tortoiseshell, point colors with orange or blue eyes. | | | | and thick, a once a week combing should be |
| The British Shorthair has a roundish head and wide | | | | sufficient to remove loose hairs and particles of dirt. |
| cheeks as well as a thick and relatively short tail. The | | | | If your short on time, but still want a cat, the |
| British Shorthair, also known for its stockiness, is a | | | | unassuming, self contained personality of a British |
| large specimen of cat weighing in at a substantial nine | | | | Shorthair is definitely worth looking in to. It's sure to |
| to eighteen pounds. | | | | be a perfect fit. |
| British Shorthair Cat Behavior and Characteristics - It | | | | |