The British Shorthair is considered the oldest English breed, and in fact was the only cat to be shown as pedigreed at the first cat shows. The "Brit" is an ideal pet, affectionate "velcro kitties" who will settle near you at every opportunity. Although moderately active, they adapt to any size household, and are particularly good with children and other pets. Truly a perfect family cat.
Size: Medium, with a compact build, powerful and well-balanced.
Colors: The British Shorthair coat, which is short and dense, comes in all colors of the rainbow, although you'll see a preponderance of blue, so much so that the cat was often called the "British Blue" in the early days. The blue British Shorthair can be differentiated from the Russian Blue by its gold or copper eyes.
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A pedigreed blue British Shorthair, shown at eight months old, owned by Carmen Carr. Photo used with permission.
Listing of British Shortnair breeders, assembled by your Guide. This list is for convenience of the viewer, and is not intended to be an endorsement of the breeders and catteries contained herein.
