British Shorthair
The British Shorthair is a stocky, easygoing cat with a dense coat and round face. One of the oldest English breeds, they are calm, affectionate companions that are happy with their own company....
30–33 cm
5–8 kg
12–17 years
Moderate — weekly brushing
Low — 20–30 minutes daily
United Kingdom (England)
Short, dense, plush double coat
Medium
Temperament
Calm, affectionate, independent, loyal, easygoing
Exercise & Care
Exercise: Low — 20–30 minutes daily. Short play sessions suffice. They are not overly active and prefer observing.
Grooming: Moderate — weekly brushing. Their dense coat sheds seasonally.
Coat: Short, dense, plush double coat
Health & Considerations
Known health issues
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), polycystic kidney disease (PKD), obesity (prone to weight gain)
Origin
United Kingdom (England)
Size category
Medium
About the British Shorthair
The British Shorthair is a stocky, easygoing cat with a dense coat and round face. One of the oldest English breeds, they are calm, affectionate companions that are happy with their own company.
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