Help You Choose a Cat – Breed Introduction: British Shorthair
Harrison Wilson, a famous cat breeder, once described the British Shorthair as 'the standard garden cat.'Would you like to adopt a British Shorthair? This article can give you some reference suggestions
1British Shorthair Personality
British ShorthairThey are often referred to as the 'Teddy Boy' cat.They are very relaxed. They occasionally have crazymoments, but these momentsrarely last more than five minutes!Despite theymay initially be wary of strangersthey will quickly adapt and soon approach peopleThey are a curious cat, interested in everything you do, but theymostly like to curl up on your lap
or lie besideyou watching television. They are affectionate cats, often making you feel their dependence on you.British Shorthairs also get along well with other catsand even some dogs. As long as they have enough time to relax, they can handle anything.2British Shorthair Physique
British Shorthairs are described as 'cobby', meaningsturdy, plump and short. Cobby is a perfect word for them because their
structure is short, legs are strong, with a round head, plump eyes, a thick neck and a bushy tail. They are considered
a medium-sized catwith a weight of 10 to 16 pounds.You feel like hugging a chubby baby.3British Shorthair CoatThe British Shorthair'scoat should be short and dense, almost like a plush teddy bear. The coat will also become longer and thicker in the winter, leading to more shedding. The overall impression is compact, alert and healthy.4British Shorthair ColorsAlthough British Shorthairs are often called 'British Blues', they are also commonly called 'Blue Cats',
but they have a variety of colors
, including:WhiteBlack
Cream
TabbyCalicoThis is just a part of the colors, their color is rich.Their eyes also have a variety of colors, including blue, green, copper or gold.5British Shorthair Grooming
- Generally, a weekly grooming is sufficient.
- However, the breed has a lot of shedding during seasonal changes. At this time, you can increase the frequency of grooming.
- 6British Shorthair Health Condition
- Fortunately,
- this cat breed does not have congenital problems. British Shorthairs are generally strong
and healthy with simple care. Some British Shorthairs may suffer from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, but the proportion is very low.However, as they get older,
obesity may become a major problem for these cats. They love to nap so much that it's hard to burn off excess calories. However this
can be solved by controlling the amount of cat food every day.The average lifespan of a British Shorthair is 12 to 17 yearsbut if lucky, they should be with you for 20 years.7British Shorthair PriceDue to the popularity of British Shorthairs domestically, the price of kittens is about 2000 to 10000 yuan. Most cat breeders sell top cats that are sterilized, and the price is around 1000 yuan.Without sterilization, it may reach several thousand per cat. I understand that the best British Shorthair breeding cat farm in China is probably ChicStone (My cat is also adopted from him), lifelong after-sales service, and the price is also reasonable.
8Would you like to adopt a British Shorthair?
If you have other small animals at home, then a British Shorthair would be very suitable for you. Thisbreed's ability to get along with other family pets is definitely a plus, butsheddingmay be a minus.
When you want to adopt a kitten, it's important to choose the right breed because different breeds of cats have different characteristics, habits, and care.I hope this article can help you make a choice. Please follow and collect, thank you❤
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