British shorthair cats were originally bred in the UK from ordinary domestic cats.

After a long period of evolution and domestication, it is now a very favorite domestic cat in the UK. Perhaps due to historical reasons, British shorthair cats are good at catching mice and are recognized by the British as "rat-catching experts". After years of breeding and cultivation, the cat's size has been greatly improved.

The main characteristics are short and fat body, strong body, well-muscled, round face, and large, round eyes that appear in various colors depending on the coat. Adult male cats are much larger than female cats. The weight can reach 13-15 kilograms, and some can even reach more than 18 kilograms.

British shorthair cats are easy to raise due to their strong physique. It has a gentle and intelligent personality, likes to be intimate with people, has a soft and sweet bark, and usually looks like a "gentleman" with a leisurely expression. The British shorthair cat's fur is very thick and dense, so it can endure the cold weather in Europe. There are many varieties of coat colors.

Characteristics of British Shorthair Cats

British shorthair cats (detailed introduction) are bold and curious, but very gentle and adaptable. They will not change due to changes in the environment, nor will they lose their temper, let alone make noises. They just He will try his best to climb to a higher place, lower his head and look down at you with his big round eyes and a smile, just like the cat named "Louis" mentioned in "Alice in Wonderland" ... ​​​​​​

Important standards regarding the appearance of British shorthair cats

The British shorthair cat has a long history, but it was not until the early 20th century that it attracted people's favor. British shorthair cats have a chubby body, short and well-developed limbs, short and dense coat, a big head and round face, and large, round eyes that appear in various colors depending on the coat. This cat is gentle, calm, friendly to people, and very easy to care for. British shorthair cat appearance: medium to large.

How to bathe a British shorthair cat

British shorthair cats have relatively good personalities, but no matter how good their personalities are, they are still very reluctant when it comes to bathing cats. This must be developed as a habit from an early age, otherwise it will be even more difficult when they become adults. Bathing a British shorthair cat can not only keep the cat clean and beautiful, but it can also remove some parasites on the body surface, promote blood circulation and metabolism, and play a role in disease prevention and fitness.