British Shorthair cats are cute and docile. They were domesticated by humans a long time ago. After 1970, their coat color and appearance began to change. The body is getting smaller and the diversity of coat color becomes rich.


All the changes are towards elegant style.


The age of a British Shorthair can be judged by the cat's teeth. The average lifespan of a British Shorthair is 13 to 16 years. Different British Shorthair cats have different lifespans.


Its habits.


Adaptability.


It is highly adaptable and will not change due to changes in the environment.


Character.


British Shorthairs are bold and inquisitive, but very gentle and never lose their temper or bark.


Sports.


British Shorthair cats love to be close to their owners and sleep on your lap. However, cats who do not exercise for a long time are prone to gain weight, and cats who are overweight can also have physical problems.


Shedding.


The British Shorthair's fur is soft and thick like flannel, rarely sheds and is easy to care for. However, cats shed hair all year round, especially during the molting seasons of spring and Fall.


When cats groom themselves, they will swallow the hair into their stomachs, and over time, hairballs will form in their stomachs.


If it cannot be spit out through vomiting, cannot be excreted through the intestinal tract in time, and stays in the stomach, it will form a hair bulb blockage, affect appetite, and even endanger life.


Pros and cons of British Shorthair cats. If you want to adopt a British Shorthair cat, come and have a look.


Advantage.


Very cute.


British Shorthair cats have five shorts. They have short hair, short stature, short tails, short limbs, and short ears. The overall appearance is very round, very cute and attractive, and it is very comfortable to touch.


Good character.


British Shorthair cats are very docile cats. They are usually very quiet and friendly and can get along well with their families at home.


Shortcoming.


Prone to obesity.


British Shorthair cats are not very active and are very heavy. May cause health problems.


Severe hair loss.


Although they are shorthair cats, they are also very shedding. After raising a British short cat, the sofa, bed, corner of the wall, etc. at home will be covered with hair, and the cat hair will float in the air.


Regardless of the cat's strengths and weaknesses, once you decide to keep it, you should take responsibility for it and treat it well.


Many animals have genetic diseases, and British Shorthair cats generally have genetic diseases between one and three years of age.


Therefore, special attention should be paid to accidents that may occur between the ages of one and three, and scientific feeding should be carried out to reduce the probability of accidents in cats.


They spend their entire lives with their master, but you also accompany him.