British Shorthair cats
How much does a British Shorthair cat cost? There are two
types of British cats which are the short hair and the long hair more
adorable looking the short hair is more popular around the world on average a
British Shorthair costs approximately $800 but can range from $600 - $3,000
depending on each kitten. Are British Shorthair cats friendly? How friendly are
British Shorthair cats British Shorthairs are good calm pets for
families once they move past their kitten stage they are affectionate
intelligent and trainable and will bond closely with their families they usually
get along with well-behaved children our British Shorthair cats friendly how
friendly are British Shorthair cats British Shorthairs are good calm pets
for families once they move past their kitten stage they are affectionate
intelligent and trainable and will bond closely with their families they usually
get along with well-behaved children. How long do British Shorthair cats live? 20
years health the UK breed committee considers the British Shorthair a
long-lived cat with a life expectancy of 14 to 20 years that clinic data from
England shows a median lifespan of eleven point eight years Swedish
insurance data puts the median lifespan of the breed at greater than twelve
point five years. Do British Shorthair cats smell? The British Shorthair is also
really good with other animals not just other cats but dogs as well put the cat
and dog in separate rooms for the first day or two so they have a chance to get
used to each other smells and sounds. Do British Shorthair cats meow a lot? Like
any breed of cat individuals within the British Shorthair breed vary
significantly in terms of personality some cats are very quiet while others
are what we call stalkers they meow a lot and are generally very vocal and
communicative. Do British Shorthair cats shed a lot? No, British Shorthair shed
very little when compared with other healthy indoor cats of the size British
Shorthairs coat does not have an undercoat which makes the texture very
pushy and reduces shedding significantly. What food do British Shorthair cats eat?
The ideal diet for a British Shorthair should send her around animal protein
preferably from animal as close as possible to a cat's natural
prey vegetable ingredients are largely unnecessary wet food is preferable to
dry grain should be avoided as should dairy. Are British Shorthair cats cuddly?
British Shorthair cats are friendly and affectionate they are not like lap cats
who like to sit in your lap but British Shorthairs are without a doubt
affectionate. Do British Shorthair shed hair? Yes,
British Shorthair cats do shed their fur but this is considerably less than other
breeds of domestic cat they have a thick double layered fur coat which requires
weekly grooming British Shorthair cats are not considered to be hypoallergenic.
What health problems do British Shorthair cats have? As breeds go
the British Shorthair is one of the healthiest he is only prone to a couple
hereditary health problems hypertrophic cardiomyopathy HCM a form of heart
disease haemophilia B a bleeding disorder for which there has been a DNA
test established to help breeders identify carriers and effect it would be
a massive drop in the amount of pups and kittens up for sale it is simply supply
and demand. Do British Shorthair cats bite? Though British Shorthair cats bite
British Shorthair cats are less prone to nipping or biting than other breeds
British Shorthairs tend to be very stable cats with even tempers and docile
sociable natures so they bite less. Do British Shorthair cat scratch furniture
yes, scratching itself would definitely
happen as this is simply in cats nature regardless of the breed however cat
owners can prevent furniture scratching by diverting cat attention to other
dedicated for that purpose objects. Are British Shorthairs aggressive? The very self behaved British Shorthair rarely gets aggressive
when it does lose that temper they won't scratch your eyes out they would simply
walk away to recollect itself the British Shorthair is known for its calm
and well behaved attitude. Do British Shorthair cats meow? They can be a vocal
breed and will me out to communicate with their owners they may also meow
purr or growl at their favorite toy as they play with it British Shorthair cats
have a tendency to follow people from room to room as they want to be with you
and see what is going on. How big do British Shorthair cats grow? The British
Shorthair female typically weighs anywhere from seven to twelve pounds
three point two to five point four kilograms the British Shorthair male
typically weighs anywhere from 9 to 17 pounds four point one to seven point
seven kilograms an adult British Shorthair cat can stand twelve to
fourteen inches high paw pads to shoulder. Do British Shorthair male spray?
so new British Shorthair male spray yes males and females short hairs can spray
if not neutered this is how they will mark their territory in order to show
their dominance marking territory is simply an all cats nature they claim a
specific spot by leaving their scent. Do British Shorthair cats purr? Although
they rarely meow British Shorthairs will purr when contented in fact one specimen
a male named smokey set a guinness world record in 2011 by emitting a 90 decibel
purr. How smart our British Shorthair cats? British Shorthair cat is
dignified intelligent laid-back and not as playful / active as some other cat
breeds they are usually home loving making good house cats although they do
enjoy a run around outside they don't constantly require human attention but
are affectionate. Do British Shorthair cats make good pets? British Shorthair
cat breed they are one of the most Placid breeds around and love nothing
more than lazing around the house pam beard smith reader and chairman of the
British Shorthair cat club says they are the most laid-back cats nothing fazes
them and they do make really good pets. Thank you for watching. Please subscribe
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