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The British Shorthair is a solid, well-built breed.
It has a large, muscular, compact body with a broad chest. The large,
rounded head that the breed is known for, sits on a short, thick
neck. The eyes are large, round, and wide set, the ears are medium
sized and also wide set, and the nose is medium sized. The legs
and tail are short and the tail is rounded at the end. This breed
weighs from 9 to 18 pounds. This is a hardy breed, whose lifespan
is 15 or more years.
The British Shorthair has a short, dense, plush coat with a thick
undercoat. The most popular British Shorthair color is blue, but
this breed is acceptable in almost any color. The many color varieties
are classified into 18 categories: Self Colors, Tabby, Silver Tabby,
Tabby and White, Silver Tabby and White, Spotted, Silver Spotted,
Tortie Tabby, Tortie, Tortie and White, Bi-color, Smoke, Smoke and
White, Tipped, Self Pointed, Tortie Pointed, Tabby Pointed, and
Tortie Tabby Pointed.
The British Shorthair is an independent cat that does not need constant
social interaction, but still enjoys being around people and other
animals. It is a friendly, affectionate cat that is loyal to its
family and plays well with children.
As mentioned earlier, this breed is not an especially active cat.
They usually enjoy sitting and sleeping more than playing or exercising.
British Shorthairs are hardy cats that suffer from no particular
illnesses. However, they are susceptible to becoming overweight
or obese, like the American Shorthair. To prevent this condition,
simply control the amount of food the cat consumes and play with
the cat to increase its activity level. You can also feed it a diet
formulated for overweight or obese cats. If your cat is obese, it
is important to bring it to a veterinarian for a check-up, to rule
out any thyroid or metabolic conditions.
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