![]() One thing they dislike is being left alone all day. They tolerate other animals, and are very patient even with small children. They welcome everyone home with purrs, fuss and a lots of rubbing against your ankles. They love spending as much time as possible with their owners, and like nothing better than a warm lap. The British Shorthair is both friendly and docile - a combination that makes it a great family house cat. ![]() It is now one of the most popular breeds of cat in the United Kingdom, although less common elsewhere. ![]() This modern form of the British Shorthair gained championship status from The International Cat Association in 1979. To bolster the numbers post-war, British Shorthairs were crossed with Russian Blues, Persians and some other breeds, and most of today's specimens are descended from those crosses. A British Shorthair can be a Calico or a Tortoiseshell cat, as long as they have the correct coloring for either variation and genetic markers. The British Shorthair breed suffered neglect in World War Two, and many breeding lines were lost. The two have since been recognized as separate breeds in their own right. Originally, the British Shorthair and Russian Blue were judged to be the same breed of 'blue cats'. Other breeds have been included in the Shorthair mix over the centuries, notably crosses with Persians which created the British Longhair breed during World World One. The Domestic Longhair is known for its hunting capabilities and is excellent to have around if you have a rodent problem. The original specimens are thought to have been brought to Britain by the Romans in the 1st century AD. Nicknamed gentle giants, these cats have a few color variations, consisting of tortoiseshell, tabby, shaded, bi-color, calico, white, cream, red, blue, and black. ![]() The British Shorthair sits at the very beginning of the long tale of the domestic puss. ![]()
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