 The
British Shorthair is a domesticated cat originally bred in the
United Kingdom by the Victorians to resemble bulldogs. It is known
for its seemingly perpetual smile; Lewis Carroll chose the breed as
the model for his Cheshire cat in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
Today, this breed is commonly used as a show work. A British
Shorthair silver tabby is the face of Whiskas™ and a "British Blue"
is the face of Sheba™ cat food.
Breed Description
British Shorthairs have very dense, soft coats. The eyes are large,
round and copper in colour. The head is round with chubby cheeks.
The body is rounded and sturdy. The breed has a broad chest,
shoulders and hips with short legs, round paws and a plush tail.
The British Shorthair may be any colour or pattern, but the 'blue'
variant is common enough to have a name of its own: the 'British
Blue'. However, a large variety of other colour and pattern
variations appear and are accepted as breed standards.
The lifespan of this breed is 10 to 15 years.
Origin
The British Shorthair originates from the native working cats of the
United Kingdom, which in turn originated in Rome.
Temperament
The British Shorthair is an easygoing breed. It has a stable
character and can easily live in an apartment setting. It is not
terribly demanding of attention, although it will make its desire
for play known if its owner looks available. It is not normally
destructive or hyperactive, although it can be playful.
Care
The British Shorthair does not require a lot of grooming because the
fur does not tangle or mat easily. However, the coat should be
brushed weekly to remove loose hair and minimize shedding.
The breed is prone to obesity and some members of the breed have
dental problems.
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The British shorthair won "best in show" in the first-ever cat
show, held in 1871. The breed is increasing in popularity and has
been featured in recent films and TV commercials.
Steps:
1. Find a responsible breeder who will guarantee that your British
shorthair is in good health and doesn't have feline leukemia virus (FeLV)
or feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV).
2. Expect to pay 0 to 0 for your British shorthair.
3. Pick up and hold the cat or kitten to check for good muscle tone.
4. Make sure that the cat isn't sneezing or sniffling, that the eyes
have no discharge and that the ears are clean and pink inside.
5. Examine the cat's fur, which should be either long or short (but
always soft and silky) and have no bald patches or signs of dry or
flaky skin.
6. Check for fleas behind the ears and at the base of the tail -
flea dirt, which looks like black sand, is a sure sign.
7. Get a written sales agreement from the breeder that provides the
breeder's health guarantee.
8. Take your British shorthair to your veterinarian as soon as
possible to confirm that the cat is healthy.
9. Take home a kitten no younger than 12 weeks of age.
10. Plan to keep your British shorthair inside and to have the cat
neutered or spayed. Vets say it's the best way to keep cats happy
and disease-free and to prolong their lives.
Tips:
British shorthairs have a reserved personality, much as you might
expect from a British cat. The breed is undemanding yet also
affectionate.
British shorthairs are wonderful with children and will usually get
along well with other animals in your home.
These cats are stocky, sturdy and intelligent, with few health
problems.
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