British Shorthair
Size: Large
Temperament: Fairly calm, quiet, undemanding
Coat: Short
Color: Multicolored or color points
Vocalization: Fairly quiet
Allergies: Yes
British Shorthair
British Shorthair cats are:
- Faithful and sweet
- Loyal to the entire family
- Reserved, but become devoted pets after overcoming initial shyness
- Placid, no-nonsense nature
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British Shorthair
The ancient Romans introduced this breed to England. When Rome fell and trade with Britain ceased, cats on the British Isles bred within a limited gene pool, resulting in offspring with unique characteristics. The breed almost died out during World War II, but outcrossing with Persians helped to reestablish the breed. It was considered a rare cat in the United States until 1980.