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| Friday, 24 October 2008 04:49 |
Meet the Friendly British Shorthair Cats
The European Shorthair, more commonly known as British Shorthair, is one of the most loved cats in the world. This cat breed descended from Roman cats brought to Britain. They began interbreeding with wild cats around Britain and later on with Persian cats with the intention of further thickening their coat. It was in 1871 that this breed of cats was officially given a name. It became popular then on but shortly declined during the 1940s because of the war. When the war ended, cats were bred to a greater extent and this cat breed gained even more popularity. The love for British Shorthairs then never faded. Today, this breed is considered even more popular than the Siamese breed. It is most often featured on cat shows because of its cuteness that closely resembles that of a teddy bear. These adorable cats come in a variety of colors. Probably the most common and evidently the most popular are the blue ones. Because of its being so common, it even came close to having its own name: the British Blue. This color still reigns supreme in number among this cat breed, however, other colors of this cat breed are also widely accepted. These cats may appear black, red, cream, blue, white, fawn, cinnamon, chocolate and even lilac. Some of these colors are given names, too. The brown color of this cat breed is often called British Chocolate and the white variant is sometimes referred to as British Tipped. The newest variant of this cat breed is the British Lilac, the lilac name coming from this cat’s pinkish-gray coat. All of these colors have the same tortoiseshell pattern that has both red and cream hues. These cats may have coat patterns anywhere from colorpoint, tabby, bicolor or shaded (tipped). Another reason why British Shorthair cats are adored by so many pet owners is its cool and easy-going temperament. This cat breed is one who loves getting attention and being cared for but does not persist when they know they would not be getting anything. This cat breed’s character is relatively stable. British Shorthairs do not seem to mind being indoor cats and are perfect for an apartment-based lifestyle. They occasionally invite their owners to play with toys that resemble sticks or mouse. But as mentioned, they are unlike other cats that bother their owners much. This cat breed knows when to just watch household activities and not interfere with their masters, staying only at their favorite spots in the house. British Shorthair cats work exceptionally well with individuals who leave their homes unoccupied for most of the day, for British Shorthairs tend to just doze off when left alone. They do not stab their owner’s back and destroy their things when left unguarded. Of all cat breeds, they are probably the friendliest and easiest to be with. Cats have been identified to be around humans for more than 9,500 years. Aside from their known abilities to hunt for rats and other house pests, humans love them because of the companionship they provide. The words “domestic” and “house” is often added to their names to avoid confusing them with large cats such as the fierce lions and tigers. |
| Last Updated on Sunday, 26 October 2008 13:05 |
