How do I know if my cat is a British Shorthair?

Look for: Round face with chubby cheeks; Dense plush coat (often blue-grey); Stocky cobby body; Large round copper/gold eyes. The British Shorthair is a stocky breed with a dense plush coat and round face — the classic "British Blue" is grey.

What does a British Shorthair's coat look like?

Short, dense, plush. Size: Medium.

British Shorthair

The British Shorthair is a stocky breed with a dense plush coat and round face — the classic "British Blue" is grey.

Size

Medium

Coat

Short, dense, plush

Temperament

Calm, easygoing, reserved

How to recognize a British Shorthair

Round face with chubby cheeks
Dense plush coat (often blue-grey)
Stocky cobby body
Large round copper/gold eyes

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