British Shorthair has a long history, but it wasn't until the early 20th century that it became popular. The cat is round and chubby, with stubby and well-developed limbs, short and dense coat, a big head and a round face, and big, round eyes that show various colors according to the coat. The cat is gentle, calm, friendly and easy to keep. The British Shorthair's fur is thick and dense, so it can endure the cold weather in Europe. Perhaps due to historical reasons, the British Shorthair is good at catching mice, and is also recognized by the British as "a good mouse catcher".

History: The ancestors of British Shorthair cats can be said to have "great military exploits". As early as 2,000 years ago during the ancient Roman Empire, they followed Julius Caesar to battle everywhere. In the war, they relied on their super rat-catching ability to protect the forage of the Roman army from being eaten by rats, and fully guaranteed the stability of the rear of the military. Since then, these cats have gained a high status in people's hearts. At that time, they were brought to the British territory, and with their strong adaptability, they gradually evolved into the British Aboriginal cats. Not only is it recognized as a master rat catcher, but its handsome appearance is also loved by more people. At the end of the 19th century, British breeders selected the most beautiful cats among these indigenous cats and began a long breeding work variety was born.

In 1871, the British Shorthair took part in the Crystal Palace Exposition in London, and the breed has been named since then. In 1901, the British Cat Club was established. At that time, the British Shorthair was still a large and strong blue-haired breed, much like the French Carter cat. Later, as their descendants became more and more similar, they were even indistinguishable from each other. So FIFE (Britain's largest federation of cat lovers) decided to combine the two breeds into one. After the Second World War, more British Shorthair cats were recognized by cat clubs in various countries. They entered thousands of households and became companions in people's lives.

General description: British Shorthair cats are short and chubby, with strong muscles, round faces, small ears with rounded tips, dark gold, orange or copper eyes, male cats are much larger than female cats, and There will be neck wattles, and there are many colors. The most common ones are blue and milky white. Generally speaking, the coat of a solid-colored British Shorthair cat should not have tabbys, and the coat should be uniform in color and have the same color palm rest. . The British Shorthair's coat is soft and thick like flannel, rarely sheds and easy to care for. Coupled with a gentle, intelligent and obedient character, with a sweet voice, and especially likes to be close to the master, it is a very lovely and ideal family Pets. After years of breeding and breeding, the cat's body has been greatly improved. The main features are short and fat body, strong physique, well-developed muscles, round face, large and round eyes that show various colors according to different coats, adult male cats are much larger than female cats. The weight can reach 13-15 pounds, and some even reach more than 18 pounds.

British Shorthair is bold and curious, but very gentle and adaptable. It won't make a noise, it will only try to climb to a higher place, staring down at the big round eyes and looking down at you with a smile, just like "Alice in Wonderland" mentioned in "Alice in Wonderland" Just like the cat named "Louis", you can't change your love for it without words, just with that cute facial expression.

Adaptability

Its adaptability is very strong, it will not be affected by the environment changes with the change. So, if you buy this cat, don't worry about it giving you a headache due to changing circumstances.

Character

British ShorthairBold and curious, but very gentle, never loses his temper or yells.

Exercise

British Shorthairs like to be close to their owners and sleep on your lap. However, cats who do not exercise for a long time will easily gain weight, and cats who are overweight will also have problems with their physical conditions. Therefore, you should play games with it for at least half an hour every day.

Shelling

The coat of the British Shorthair is soft and thick like flannel, rarely shedding and easy to care for. However, cats shed their hair all year round, especially during the molting seasons of spring and fall. The cat will swallow the hair into the stomach when grooming by itself, which will form hairballs in the stomach over time. If it cannot be spit out through vomiting, and cannot be excreted through the intestinal tract in time, it will be blocked in the stomach, which will affect the appetite and even endanger life. . Therefore, if it is in the period of depilation, the owner can comb the hair for a few more times a day or let it eat the depilatory cream.

British Shorthair has a long history of being known for being curious, looking carefully at every nook and cranny of weight. Although the British Shorthair is bold and curious, it is very gentle and has strong adaptability. It will not change due to changes in the environment, nor will it lose its temper or bark. It will only try to climb as high as possible. The place, lowered his head and stared at the pair of big round eyes looking down at you with a smile. Because of their easy-going and intelligent nature, they are often domesticated for Hollywood movies and commercial television.

British Shorthair is known for being bold, curious, gentle, and cute in appearance. It's the ever sought after pet cat. The British Shorthair has a beautiful blue-gray coat and bright bronze or orange eyes. If a beautiful and lovely British Shorthair cat is coming to your home, then you must first learn and understand how to properly feed the British Shorthair cat.

The body of the British Shorthair cat has a characteristic that the digestive function of the gastrointestinal tract is relatively fragile. Especially when the owner suddenly changes the food, the British shorthair cat will experience vomiting and diarrhea because it cannot adapt quickly. Therefore, the owner should not change the cat's ration at will, and when changing, do not replace it all at once, but also gradually replace it step by step. Each time a little bit of food is replaced, the British shorthair cat has a process of adaptation.

British Shorthair cats like to be in close contact with people, and they like to exercise more. Exercise is an indispensable part of the life of the British Shorthair cat. Exercise can strengthen the cat's physique and prevent the cat from becoming obese. Therefore, the owner needs to spend about half an hour every day to accompany the British shorthair cat to exercise and communicate. While exercising the cat's body, it can also enhance the cat's feelings for the owner and family.

British Shorthairs have inherited the hard-working and hard-working qualities of their ancestors. Although the British Shorthair does not have strict quality of life requirements, the owner also needs to prepare a comfortable and warm living environment for the British Shorthair, so that it can spend every day comfortably.

1. The appearance is neat, lively and lively, and the movement is flexible. The premonition is heavy;

2. Open the mouth, the mouth, gums and tongue are light red, the teeth are occluded normally, and there is no special odor;

3. Cat ears should be Clean and free of secretions. If your British Shorthair is constantly scratching its ears, or shaking its head If it is, it may have been infected with ear scabies;

4. The nose is reddish, moist and shiny, the tip of the nose should feel cool and moist with the back of the hand, and there is no nasal water or secretions around the nostrils;

5. The eyes should be clear and bright, there should be no discharge from the corner of the eye, and the third eyelid should not be exposed at the corner of the eye (many cats have the third eyelid first when they get sick);

6. Moderate physical development , The muscles   are strong, the limbs are thick and not bent, the walking is normal, and the legs and feet are pulled with strong response   ; Symptoms of infection or peritonitis, it is normal for the kitten to bulge slightly;

8. The hair around the anus is clean and the anus is not stained;

9. The kitten's health The most obvious indicator is in the hair. A healthy kitten's coat should be shiny, fluffy, and erect. If the   kitten's hair is messy and dull, it means that it has been infected with a disease, or has been sick and has just been cured. It is best not to choose such a cat   ; After being teased, I have a desire to play, and I have a strong appetite when I smell meat.