Everythingabout the British Shorthair is larger than life, from its strong, chunky build and round, happy face to its generous disposition. Despite being very intelligent, this gentle breed is well suited to a calm, quiet life. A British Shorthair is also comfortable with children and other pets.
TheBritish Shorthair has a broad chest, muscular neck, strong jaws and a well developed muzzle. The legs are thick and strong. The breed looks like what she originally was, a cat that was to keep rodents out of the barn and the house. The coat of the British is thick and dense. It becomes much longer and thicker during the winter.
BritishShorthair cats dislike being picked up and would rather enjoy a spot on the couch beside you with plenty of pats. But that doesn't mean that they're haughty or snobbish. Even though they aren't clingy lap cats, they're affectionate beings. Easy-going. British Shorthair cats have very laid-back personalities.
Withpractice, you can often distinguish between the sexes. How to tell cat gender by face: Male cats tend to have a more rounded, fuller face than females. The cheek pads on a male cat develop more, especially in an entire male, giving these cats a jowly look. Female cats tend to have a few narrower face with a more delicate muzzle.
Themature British Shorthair cat will weigh between 9 and 18 lbs (4.1 and 8.2 kg). Obese cats could suffer osteoarthritis, diabetes, and urinary problems. If your cat gains too much weight, reduce the portions you feed it and/or switch to a low-calorie food until its weight is back to normal.
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