The British Shorthair breed is one of the few breeds that seem to have everything going for it. It is an intelligent breed, easily capable of learning a variety of tricks, and is able to communicate skilfully with its owner,…
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British Shorthair Show Standards
The category of British Shorthair cats is a hugely popular section in most cat shows. There are such a vast number of coat colours and pattern combinations possible, it is always one of the biggest sections at all major cat…
What To Look For In A British Shorthair Cat
This section of this article is designed to help you know what to look out for, if you are considering adopting one of these beautiful and intelligent creatures. These tips should help you make the right choice for your family…
Behaviour and Temperament of British Shorthairs
If you are looking for an easygoing nature in a cat, then this breed is hard to beat. They are stable, steady companions, who are quite prepared to go their own way when you are busy at work, or don’t…
History of British Short hair cats
We have much more to thank the Romans for than straight roads and good bathing habits. They brought with them the descendents of the breed of cats today known as the British Shorthair. These Roman cats interbred with British native…
British Shorthair cats
The British Short hair breed is one of the largest breeds of cats in the world, and probably the oldest breed of British feline. The ancestors of this cat date back to the time of the Romans in England who…
What To Consider Before Buying A New Cat or Kitten
Before you reach the stage of ‘going to pick one out’ you have many decisions to make. Firstly, you have to decide whether a cat or a kitten would fit in best. Kittens generally require more planning and attention, but…
Seven myths about neutering your cat
You have probably heard some, if not all, of these completely untrue myths surrounding the neutering debate: ‘They get fat’ Females of any animal tend to carry more weight than males. This is simply a fact of nature. Your cat…
Will your cat and dog ever be friends?
Some people like cats, others prefer dogs, and then there are those pet lovers who don’t discriminate. But having both a cat and a dog can be stressful, at least at first. So how do you make sure your cat…