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British Shorthair - Tabby Cats
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History
The British Shorthair sits at the very beginning of the long tale of the domestic puss. The original specimens are thought to have been brought to Britain by the Romans in the 1st century AD. Other breeds have been included in the Shorthair mix over the centuries, notably crosses with Persians which created the British Longhair breed during World World One.
Originally, the British Shorthair and Russian Blue were judged to be the same breed of 'blue cats'. The two have since been recognized as separate breeds in their own right.
The British Shorthair breed suffered neglect in World War Two, and many breeding lines were lost. To bolster the numbers post-war, British Shorthairs were crossed with Russian Blues, Persians and some other breeds, and most of today's specimens are descended from those crosses.
This modern form of the British Shorthair gained championship status from The International Cat Association in 1979. It is now one of the most popular breeds of cat in the United Kingdom, although less common elsewhere.
Behaviour
The British Shorthair is both friendly and docile - a combination that makes it a great family house cat. They love spending as much time as possible with their owners, and like nothing better than a warm lap. They welcome everyone home with purrs, fuss and a lots of rubbing against your ankles. They tolerate other animals, and are very patient even with small children. One thing they dislike is being left alone all day.
Varieties
Comes in brown tabby, silver tabby and orange tabby with the range of tabby patterns.
Breed Details
- Status: Common
- Place of Origin: UK
- Rough date of Origin: 1800s
- Hair length: Shorthair
- Activity Level: Medium
- Vocalness: Medium
- Child friendly: Good with children
- Intelligence:
- Playfullness: Relaxed
- Grooming Requirements: Less than once per week
- Weight: 4.0 - 8.0kg
- Size: Large
- House Cat or Outdoor Cat: House Cat
- Pet Compatibility:
- Social Needs:
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Great breed - love of my life - Flora,
We only had Sadie for five years and she died of kidney failure. She was a rescue because her people had a dog and she learned how to bite but with love she stopped doing that. She bonded and followed my husband everywhere in the house. We kept her in house And in catios. Very easy to maintain and beautiful. Not so likely to be stolen because she’s a tabby not a Persian I think. Strong personality. Independent. That’s so cuddly, but you could see the love in her eyes. I’d like to have another of this breed. She was a short haired, British tabby. If there is a breeder in Canada, I’d like to find out. I live in British Columbia. Thank you for the opportunity to tell you about this beautiful cat.