British Shorthair Domestic Shorthair Photo: © British Shorthair CHINA NW SNOWDANCE MELAN Photo: © Photo Compraison: British Shorthair vs. But the pedigrees do allow breeders to continue to develop and showcase the beautifully unique characteristics of these magnificent felines we love. One of my dearest pets was a regular old, every day, “moggie” barn cat. Having a pedigree will certainly not make one cat more suitable than another to be a loving and faithful companion. We’d be the first to agree that ALL cats are fantastic, incredible creatures, regardless of their breeding, lineage, or availability of a pedigree. Often get along well with other animals, including dogsĮasygoing, gentle, loyal, patient, poised, shy, affectionate, but often do not like to be picked upĪmerican Shorthair GC, BWC, NW CAT LIFE MOONFACE Photo: © Silver Tabby (most common), also red, brown, blue & smoke tabbies, shaded silvers, black, cameo and tortoiseshell, with or without whiteīlue (most common) also black, white, lilac, silver tabby, shaded silver, tortoiseshell and chocolate, with or without whiteĪctive, curious, easygoing, playful, confident, adaptable, affectionate Slightly smaller & more compact than the ASH Solidly framed body with a tendency toward obesity. However, British Shorthairs also come in grey and white, tabby, pure cream, calico, blue-spotted. “Teddy Bear-like” with a broad head and large round eyes. The British Shorthair is one of the oldest cat breeds. Head tends to be more angular, and eyes are more almond shapedīroad head with large round eyes and robust build. Varies, but frequently not at robust as the ASH/BSH. The “working cat” history as a well-bred mouser also appealed to us on or family farm.īelow, we’ve outline a few of the key characteristics of these commonly confused terms, “Domestic Shorthair”, “American Shorthair”, and “British Shorthair” cats. Knowing ourselves and our active family, we were looking for a bold, affectionate, confident and kid-friendly cat. We found ourselves immediately drawn to the spectacular classic tabbies. My whole family was intrigued.Īmerican Shorthair GC, NW KELLOGGS ROCK ‘N’ ROLL REBEL Photo: © Īs we began to research the British Shorthair breed we soon came across its distant cousin - the incredible American Shorthair Cat. And her laid back, independent attitude was a magnet for us all. Her broad head and wide eyes were reminiscent of Lewis Carroll’s Cheshire Cat. A stout, compact cat, with the ever popular, dense plush blue coat. She was in all ways the stereotypical BSH. Family friends had recently brought home a British Blue Shorthair (BSH) cat. My introduction to the purebred British Shorthair came many years later, about 2 years prior to acquiring our first purebred cat (an American Shorthair kitten we named Hannah). British Shorthair NW TEDDY-CAT HUGO Photo: © Occasionally, we would chance upon a beautiful seal point and globally identify them all as “Siamese”.
Black and white tuxedo cats, calicos, and garden variety tabbies were common place. There were shorthair cats and longhair cats of a variety of color patterns. Growing up on a rural farm in the Pacific Northwest, I had once assumed that cats were pretty much all created equal. When our family first began our life with purebred cats we found ourselves on a an intense ride with much to learn. British Shorthairs who go outdoors also run the risk of being stolen by someone who would like to have such a beautiful cat without paying for it.Have you ever wondered, “What’s the difference between the American Shorthair (ASH), the British Shorthair (BSH), and the Domestic Shorthair (DSH) breeds?” I know we certainly did! It’s a good idea to keep a British Shorthair as an indoor-only cat to protect him from diseases spread by other cats, attacks by dogs or coyotes, and the other dangers that face cats who go outdoors, such as being hit by a car. Cats are very particular about bathroom hygiene. Avoid using cotton swabs, which can damage the interior of the ear. If they look dirty, wipe them out with a cotton ball or soft damp cloth moistened with a 50-50 mixture of cider vinegar and warm water. Use a separate area of the cloth for each eye so you don’t run the risk of spreading any infection.Ĭheck the ears weekly. Wipe the corners of the eyes with a soft, damp cloth to remove any discharge. Daily dental hygiene is best, but weekly brushing is better than nothing. A bath is rarely necessary.īrush the teeth to prevent periodontal disease. The British Shorthair’s short, smooth coat is simple to groom with weekly brushing or combing to remove dead hairs.
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