![]() ![]() The most familiar colour variant is the "British Blue" but the breed has also been developed in a wide range of other colours and patterns, including bi colours, tabby and colour point. The breed has become a favourite of animal trainers because of its nature and intelligence, and in recent years these cats have appeared in Hollywood films and television commercials. They are not a very vocal breed but will meow to communicate with their owners, for example when they are hungry and their food is being prepared. They do not get destructive or need other animals for company, though they do enjoy having another British Shorthair or a cat with similar temperament around. British Shorthairs are wonderful cats for people who work, as they are very happy to simply laze around the house while their owner is out. ![]() They are good indoor cats and take well to apartment living. They have a stable character and rarely scratch or hiss. This independent streak can be a lovely balance to the smoochiness, and means that they don't require constant attention from their owners.īritish Shorthairs they tend to be safe around children and will usually cope will with a fair amount of physical interaction. Otherwise they can be quite averse to being picked up or lying on your lap, and generally speaking will often sit close to their owners rather than on them. For example they love to rub around your legs and do figure eights between them - sometimes tripping you up! They love strong smooching and head butts and most love cuddles as long as brought up that way. So much so that owners say that at times they can even be a nuisance. When loved and treated well they can become very smoochy. In terms of temperament British Shorthair cats are generally gentle, easy going and placid. It has been the most popular breed of cat registered by the UK's Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (GCCF) since 2001, when it overtook the Persian breed. The British Shorthair is a domesticated cat whose features make it a popular breed in cat shows. ![]()
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