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Basic Info

GENERAL: the British Shorthair is compact, well-balanced and powerful, showing good depth of body, a full broad chest, short to medium strong legs, rounded paws, tail thick at base with a rounded tip. The head is round with good width between the ears, round cheeks, firm chin, medium ears, large round and well-opened eyes, and a medium broad nose. The coat is short and very dense. Females are less massive in all respects with males having larger jowls. This breed takes a full 3-5 years to reach full maturity and development. Individuals should convey an overall impression of balance and proportion in which no feature is exaggerated to foster weakness or extremes. HEAD: round and massive. Round face with round underlying bone structure well set on a short thick neck. The forehead should be rounded with a slight flat plane on the top of the head. The forehead should not slope. NOSE: medium, broad. In profile there is a gentle dip. CHIN: firm, well-developed in line with the nose and upper lip. MUZZLE: distinctive, well-developed, with a definite stop beyond large, round whisker pads. EARS: ear set is important. Medium in size, broad at the base, rounded at the tips. Set far apart, fitting into (without distorting) the rounded contour of the head. EYES: large, round, well opened. Set wide apart and level. BODY: medium to large, well knit and powerful. Level back and a deep broad chest. LEGS: short to medium, well-boned and strong. In proportion to the body. Forelegs are straight. PAWS: round and firm. Toes: five in front and four behind. TAIL: medium length in proportion to the body, thicker at base, tapering slightly to a rounded tip. COAT: short, very dense, well bodied, and firm to the touch. Not double coated or woolly. COLOR: for cats with special markings: 5 points for coat color and 10 points for markings. Shadow tabby markings in solid color, smoke, shaded, shaded golden, bi-color, or calico kittens are not a fault.

Health

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.

Habitat

United States

Behavior

This breed was first prized for its physical strength and hunting ability, but soon became equally recognized and valued for its calm demeanor, endurance and loyalty to man.

Origin

United Kingdom

History

The British Shorthair is a comparatively rare cat in the United States.

Common Foods

cat food, milk