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The British Shorthair hails from the United Kingdom but this cat's roots may go all the way back to Rome. They are also famous in literature as the Cheshire Cat, found in the Alice In Wonderland book, is reportedly based on the British Shorthair cat.<ref name="urlTICA British Shorthair Breed Introduction">{{cite web
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The '''British Shorthair''' hails from the [[United Kingdom]] but this [[cat]]'s roots may go all the way back to [[Rome]]. They are also famous in [[literature]], as the Cheshire Cat, found in the [[Lewis Carroll]] novel [[Alice In Wonderland]], is reportedly based on the British Shorthair cat.<ref name="urlTICA British Shorthair Breed Introduction">{{cite web
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==History==
==History==
Early breeding included interbreeding Russian Blues with British Shorthairs. The British Shorthair was also bred with Persians during the mid-1900s. This was later discouraged. <ref name="urlTICA British Shorthair Breed Introduction">{{cite web
Early breeding included interbreeding [[Russian Blue]]s with British Shorthairs. The British Shorthair was also bred with Persians during the mid-1900s. This was later discouraged.<ref name="urlTICA British Shorthair Breed Introduction">{{cite web
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==Breed Standard==
==Breed standard==
The British Shorthair cat is a quiet, heavy-set cat, known for its devotion to family. This cat is often called a “cobby” cat due to its squarish heavy-set build. They have a broad chest, short to medium strong legs, rounded paws, tail thick at the base with a rounded tip, large round eyes and a medium nose. Males tend to be heavier than females. Both sexes may take up to five years to reach their full mature size.<ref name="urlBreed Profile - British Shorthair Cat">{{cite web
The British Shorthair cat is a quiet, heavy-set cat, known for its devotion to family. This cat is often called a “cobby” cat due to its squarish heavy-set build. They have a broad chest, short to medium strong legs, rounded paws, tail thick at the base with a rounded tip, large round eyes and a medium nose. Males tend to be heavier than females. Both sexes may take up to five years to reach their full mature size.<ref name="urlBreed Profile - British Shorthair Cat">{{cite web
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==Coat==
==Coat==
British Shorthair cats have a dense short coat that is most often seen in a beautiful blue (which looks more like gray). In fact, these cats were often called British Blues as this was their best known color. Today, the British Shorthair can be found in a wide range of colors and markings.
British Shorthair cats have a dense short coat that is most often seen in a beautiful blue (the [[animal fancy]] term for gray). In fact, these cats were often called ''British Blues'' as this was their best known color. Today, the British Shorthair can be found in a wide range of colors and markings.<ref name="urlwww.cfainc.org">{{cite web
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==Temperament==  
==Temperament==  
These are quiet cats that do well with families. They do not like to be picked up or held much. They prefer snuggling next to their owner when they feel like it.
These are quiet cats that do well with families. They do not like to be picked up or held much. They prefer snuggling next to their owner when they feel like it.<ref name="urlwww.cfainc.org">{{cite web
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==References==
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British Shorthair

The British Shorthair hails from the United Kingdom but this cat's roots may go all the way back to Rome. They are also famous in literature, as the Cheshire Cat, found in the Lewis Carroll novel Alice In Wonderland, is reportedly based on the British Shorthair cat.[1]

History

Early breeding included interbreeding Russian Blues with British Shorthairs. The British Shorthair was also bred with Persians during the mid-1900s. This was later discouraged.[1]

Breed standard

The British Shorthair cat is a quiet, heavy-set cat, known for its devotion to family. This cat is often called a “cobby” cat due to its squarish heavy-set build. They have a broad chest, short to medium strong legs, rounded paws, tail thick at the base with a rounded tip, large round eyes and a medium nose. Males tend to be heavier than females. Both sexes may take up to five years to reach their full mature size.[2]

Coat

British Shorthair cats have a dense short coat that is most often seen in a beautiful blue (the animal fancy term for gray). In fact, these cats were often called British Blues as this was their best known color. Today, the British Shorthair can be found in a wide range of colors and markings.[3]

Color

Colors range between white to orange and special markings and colorations are offered. Eye color is judged based upon the cat's specific coloration. Copper, gold, green or blue green are some of the eye colors found within the British Shorthair breed.[4]

Temperament

These are quiet cats that do well with families. They do not like to be picked up or held much. They prefer snuggling next to their owner when they feel like it.[3]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 TICA British Shorthair Breed Introduction. Retrieved on 2010-08-28.
  2. Breed Profile - British Shorthair Cat. Retrieved on 2010-08-28.
  3. 3.0 3.1 www.cfainc.org. Retrieved on 2010-08-28.
  4. "". Retrieved on 2010-08-28. [e]