Choosing a new kitten is an exciting moment — but it can also be a nerve-wracking one. You want to bring home a British Shorthair kitten who’s fit, healthy and has the configuration you want — but you also want to select a kitten who’ll be a good fit for you and your household in …
This cobby, muscular cat is heavy and well-built, with stocky limbs and rounded features. Classified as a large cat, British Shorthairs grow fairly rapidly during the first few months of their lives. By the time they reach 12 months of age, they will have attained much of their full adult weight. They are not completely …
My British Shorthair, Marble is 7 months old and weighs 6.5 pounds. She eats a lot of food, yet she appears to not be gaining much weight. I noticed growth in her length and height when she reached her 6th-month milestone; however, I have not seen any increase in her 7th month. My veterinarian insists …
British Shorthair cats are famously healthy and easy to care for; like any cat, though, they do need regular grooming and maintenance to keep them in perfect shape. Whether you’re a current British Shorthair owner looking for tips on looking after your cat or a prospective owner who wants to know what to expect, we …
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The British Shorthair is one of the world’s most popular cat breeds; in their country of origin, British Shorthairs are especially well-loved and perhaps more widely preferred by cat fanciers than any other. It’s not hard to see why: besides being healthy, long-lived and easy to care for, these cats have a charmingly loving nature …
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 nails, not to mention their eyes and noses. These 17 simple tips won’t just help you keep your cat looking handsome and well-groomed – they’ll …
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 cat is affectionate or not. Those of us who have cats know well that a loving cat …
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 good option is rehoming. There are a lot of truly fantastic older cats out there who deserve loving homes but may struggle …
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Whether you’re looking for a first pet or searching for a cat to join a household with other animals, you can’t really go wrong with a British Shorthair. Calm and friendly, British Shorthairs are some of the easiest cats to get along with. They are among the best housecats you could hope to meet and …
Cats are often a lot cleverer than people suspect. What seems like random behaviour can often be intelligent and directed. They learn (some faster than others, admittedly) how to use a litter-box, where they can get food and who is most likely to give them treats. I think all cats are fairly intelligent (mine certainly …
British Blue cats are British Shorthairs with a specific colouration. The product of early matings between British Shorthairs and Russian Blues, archetypal British Blue has deep, thick fur of a solid blue-grey shade and remarkable copper-coloured eyes. Some new owners, on first seeing their British Blue kitten’s eyes, are surprised or even dismayed to discover …
If you’re looking for a new feline companion for your home, you’d probably prefer a cat who is easy to get along with and doesn’t cause a lot of trouble. Even if you love cats, being scratched or bitten is nobody’s idea of a good time. Some breeds are simply more prone to being highly …
British Shorthairs are the least destructive cats I’ve ever encountered, calm and friendly with a placid demeanour. They’re not really prone to scratching up your furniture or fixtures. That said, a decent scratching post is a necessity as it allows your British Shorthairs to keep their claws in good shape and encourages them to stay …
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