British Shorthair

Size:

Stocky/Medium build

Weight:

9 - 18 lbs

Coat Length:

Short, dense

Color:

All solid colors, point colors, bicolors, smoke, tabby, tipped, tortie.

Environment:

Alert yet not over demanding of attention, the British Shorthair is and indoor breed that likes to remain near its owner. There is also a longhaired variant which is sometimes classified as its own breed. 

Life Span:

14 - 20 years

Origin:

United Kingdom

Health Concerns:

Generally healthy, with prevalent cases of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in males (can be tested for)