British Shorthairs are one of the most beloved cat breeds in the UK. With their plush coats, rounded features, and dignified manner, they look like the perfect cuddly companion. But looks can be a bit misleading if you’re expecting a cat that wants to be scooped up like a ragdoll and cradled all day.As someone …
If ever there were a cat breed that could win a medal for looking like a teddy bear in feline form, it’s the British Shorthair. Stocky, plush, and round-faced, they’re built like little tanks, and they eat like them too, given half the chance. I’ve shared my home with these delightful cats for decades, and …
The British Shorthair is often portrayed as the quintessential British feline . . . reserved, dignified, and perhaps a tad aloof. But is this portrayal accurate? As a cat breeder, GCCF judge, and feline behaviourist with over 25 years of experience, I’ve had the pleasure of sharing my life with British Shorthairs. Their temperament is …