British Shorthair and American Shorthair cats often get confused for each other -- hardly surprising, as they are remarkably similar cat breeds both in looks and character. Both breeds have soft,...

British Shorthairs make a wonderful first cat: they're extremely low-maintenance and independent yet very loyal and affectionate, essentially happy to look after themselves while shadowing you...

The British Shorthair and British Longhair are both wonderful animals, especially if you're looking for a first cat. As well as being sturdy little felines with very few health issues, these cats...

As shorthair cats with fairly low activity levels, British Shorthairs don't need enormous amounts of complicated grooming. Even so, it's important to take care of your cat's fur, teeth and...

The cat in Kipling's “Just So” story may have walked by himself and felt that all places were alike to him, but most people who intend to share their lives with a cat need to know whether the...

The conventional route to becoming a British Shorthair owner is to find a reputable breeder and purchase a kitten. That's far from the only way to find your ideal British Shorthair, however; one...