British Shorthair

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Description

The British Shorthair is a stocky, sturdy cat resembling a plush teddy bear. It is a calm, quiet companion.

While solid blue is the color most associated with the breed, so much so that this breed is sometimes known as the British Blue, "Brits" are found in a number of other colours and patterns as well. It is accepted in most colors and patterns, except colorpoint.

Like the Abyssinian, the British Shorthair breed suffered dramatic losses during World War II in England, and other breeds were brought in to bolster the gene pool and restore the old type.

It was first accepted for championship status in the United States by ACA in 1967; it was not accepted in CFA until 1980.

This breed is simply known as the "Shorthair" in Great Britain.

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Associations: British Shorthairs are accepted by all major associations.

Books about this breed from amazon.com

• The British Shorthair Cat: Everything About Acquisition, Care, Nutrition, Behavior, Health Care, and Breeding (Complete Pet Owner's Manual) by Friedhelm Lessmeier, Karen Leigh Davis (Editor), Ulrich Schanz (Photographer)

Breed Information

• British Shorthair FAQ
• British Shorthair Breed Profile (CFA)
• British Shorthair Grooming Tips (CFA)
• British Shorthair Pedigree Database (Pawpeds)
• The British Shorthair (CFA Breed Article)
• The British Shorthair: A Blueprint For Success (Cats & Kittens magazine)

Show Standards

• British Shorthair Standard (AACE)
• British Shorthair Standard (ACF)
• British Shorthair Standard (ACFA)
• British Shorthair Standard (CFA)
• British Shorthair Standard (TICA)

Clubs/Associations

• British Shorthair Fanciers (CFA)
• Colourpointed British Shorthair Cat Club (GCCF)
• Le CaBRI: Le club des amoureux du British (French)
• Short-Haired Cat Society (GCCF)
• Southern British Cat Club (GCCF)