Rare Cat Breed: The British Shorthair

One of the most ancient cat breeds to exist, the British Shorthair remains as the most famous pedigreed breed in all of the U.K. This was the cat that inspired the classic book Alice in Wonderland’s very own Cheshire Cat. British Shorthairs usually are seen having a blue-gray coat, but other variations such as tabby and colorpoint are known to occur, and the famous copper eyes.

With a lifespan of  12 to 17 years, this cat breed  is native to England. Two world wars almost made them extinct, and few ones remained after World War II. With the help of other breeds, the Shorthairs, as they are called in the UK, were revitalized.

The American Cat Association recognized the breed in 1967, but the Cat Fanciers Association did not accept it until 1980. Now, all cat associations do.

British Shorthairs are calm cats when they mature. They are easygoing in nature. Very affectionate, they become quite attached to their owners. These cats are easy to train and very adaptable. They seem to get along with all family members, regardless of age, but are usually not fond of being carried.

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Image sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Shorthair#/media/File:Britishblue.jpg

Youtube video by Pat Parisi

Info sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Shorthair and http://cattime.com/cat-breeds/british-shorthair-cats#/slide/1

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