Close your eyes and imagine a live teddy bear with a smile of a Cheshire cat. Certainly, it will be similar to the British cat. Friendly and quiet, these cats were long time loved by the Englishmen. British shorthair is mainly a strong short-haired cat. It is active, graceful, clever and curious.

The British shorthair belongs to natural breeds and possesses excellent health. Not amenable to illnesses and having a calm temper, it is loved by children and old men. The most popular color is blue. Further goes lilac, silver tabby and spotty variations.

Breeding records of thoroughbred cats have been carried out for less than hundred years, but, judging by historical and literary sources, and fine arts, people have known these cats throughout many centuries. They have appeared one of the first at cat shows of Great Britain in the end of XIX century.

Today, the British short-hair is a strong and good-tempered animal. It is notable for the pleasant, balanced temperament. Differences in the sizes of other animals happen to be significant. The British cats of blue coat pattern normally have an excellent appetite and can reach up to 7.50 kg in weight. If the cat is castrated or he does not have a mate, the master should help it consume the energy, gained with forage, by movement.

The British short-haired kitties radiate a lot charm and not only because they are young, but thanks to their soft plumpness and grace. Due to the fact that the feature of the British short-haired cats is presence of «the Persian blood», the majority is very constrained in expression of their emotions, sometimes almost shy. These cats should be treated with cautiousness and calmness.

The grooming of British shorthair is not very difficult. Constant combing is not necessary. Light coat pattern type need the corners of their eyes wiped regularly and carefully.