British Shorthair Breed Profile
British Shorthair - Silver Tabby]
The British Shorthair, Great Britain's working cat, is, today, a sturdy and muscular cat with a short, plush coat. The breed was developed in Europe from non-pedigree cats. The British Shorthair's origins are those of the native working cats - the street and yard cats of Britain.
The early British Shorthair and the French Chartreux were of similar type and many breeders think they were originally the same cat. Today, breeders have taken great care to produce two distinct breeds.
Many shorthairs were shown at the famed Crystal Palace, in 1895, and they captured the hearts of the people at the shows until the Persian grabbed the limelight. British Shorthairs were then to remain out of favour until the 1930s, when a small number of dedicated breeders took an interest in them.
In the United States the first of these cats were called British Blues as blue was the only recognised colour at the time and they were not as defined as the British Shorthairs of today.
It is a medium to large, sturdy cat with a powerful body and a thick tail. British Shorthairs are very independent, yet extremely affectionate. They enjoy people and will happily follow their owners around the house. They are easy to groom because their fur does not tangle and should be combed very lightly. They make ideal pets for families and they equally at home with a person living on their own.
Recommended Breeders
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Tom and Marg Marshall
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Marshall Park
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NSW
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Contact
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Suzanne Bolland
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Sumibo
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WA
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Contact
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Daryl Styles
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Histyle
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VIC
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Contact
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Faye Martini
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Kalame
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VIC
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Contact
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Gay Hubbard
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Elhizma
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VIC
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Contact
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Eileen Burton
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Christel
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VIC
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Contact
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Peta and Tayne Watts
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Kyapark
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QLD
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Contact
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Merrilyn Van-Eijk
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Litlbasi
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VIC
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Contact
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Barry and Lorraine Hillier
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Sharad
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SA
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Contact
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Carolyn Pawsey
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Miralea
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VIC
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Contact
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Brad and Sharon Curtis
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Banyalla
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NSW
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Contact
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Irene Chandler
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Barcoo
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NSW
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Contact
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Liz Parker
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angahar
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VIC
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Contact
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Kim and Bob Pawson
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Bobkatz & Mikirojo
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NSW
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Contact
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Scott and Russell Jones and Plumbridge
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Mudita
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QLD
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Contact
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Marilyn Angelo
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Sawadas
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NSW
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Contact
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Lianne and John Rowles
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Selwor/Methusela/Burnbank
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NSW
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Contact
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carol Marchese
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britacharmed
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VIC
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Contact
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Tom Wells
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Topay
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VIC
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Contact
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Julie Maas
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Ambritt
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QLD
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Contact
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Shirella Pascua
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Rowdonlea
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VIC
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Contact
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Pamela Lanigan
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Cuddleton
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WA
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Contact
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Barbara McFadden
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fluffyfolds
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VIC
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Contact
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Julie Dallow
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Trubador
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VIC
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Contact
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Jacqueline Gardner
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Woodedge
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NSW
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Contact
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Merrilyn Van Eijk
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Bonibrits
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VIC
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Contact
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hELEN SCHEMBRI
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WITCHCATZ
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VIC
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Contact
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Mandy England
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Gelati British Shorthair
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SA
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Contact
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Warren Chesser
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Keturah
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VIC
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Contact
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Karen Privett
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Sixribbons Q.F.A. 877
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QLD
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Contact
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Laura Evans
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TYZAC
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ACT
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Contact
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Peter and Maxine Williams
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Hereiz
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QLD
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Contact
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Kerry Macklin
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Truhaven
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VIC
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Contact
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Roy Mallinder
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Dassin
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QLD
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Contact
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Kaye Bond
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Tabond
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VIC
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Contact
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Sally Tonks
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Ewenique
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TAS
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Contact
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Sue Lloyd
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Britopia
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QLD
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Contact
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Diana Hunt
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Cambria
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NSW
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Contact
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Nicole Jenkins
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mansbridge
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VIC
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Contact
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*** We have vetted and approved these independent breeders as meeting, at the time,
our criteria for the reliable breeding, feeding, care and sale of suitable quality
puppies of this breed. This does not mean that other breeders do not meet these
criteria or are not otherwise suitable suppliers. Nor can our vetting and approval
guarantee the quality of a breeder or puppy or that you will be happy with them.
We disclaim any liability for the quality, acts or omissions of these breeders or
their puppies and our approval of breeders is not a substitute for you making all
appropriate enquiries and checks (including veterinary checks) before choosing a
specific breeder or puppy.
