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British Shorthair
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Physical Characteristics
Although British Shorthairs tend not to shed too much it is recommended they are groomed regularly reduce shedding and prevent matting. Overall grooming regularry keeps a cleaner and happier cat and house.
British Shorthairs have a thick, dense fur, that is short hence the name shorthair.
British Shorthairs just like most cats do shed however, they shed minimally, and only shed seasonally during springs and falls.
They are most commonly found as having grey fur colors but can have 30 different types of colors and shade. The most common colors are grey, brown, and smokey blue.
Interesting Facts
A second interesting fact about British Shorthairs is that they the 6th most popular breed of cat in the United States since 2023 due to their thick and plushy fur.
A third interesting fact about British Shorthairs is that they are one of the oldest cat breeds in the world going back to the Romane Empire.
The first interesting fact about British Shorthairs is that they can cost anywhere between 500 and 4500 dollars. The younger the animal and healthier the animal is the more costly they are. I thought it was interesting that they can cost so much.
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Medical Considerations
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Some medical considers like aliments with British Shorthairs are HCM also known as Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy which is a common heart disease in cats that creates heart failure symptoms like heart murmurs. Another ailment would be a dental disease that affects bad breath and gingivitis affecting the dental structure of the cats. However, unlike many other cats, they do not have common medical conditions within this history.
