blue british shorthair kitten lifting a paw — © OksanaSusoeva - Shutterstock

cheshire cat from alice in wonderland — Copyright © An Rud - Shutterstock

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1. They’re not popular

It’s not like they’re the number one purebred cat in the UK. And they definitely didn’t inspire the Cheshire Cat character in Alice in Wonderland, or play Church’s part in the 1989 version of Pet Sematary. Who would want such a little-known animal?

blue british shorthair kitten — Copyright © OksanaSusoeva - Shutterstock

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2. They’re not adorable

Their big eyes, round faces, velvety paws…not cute, not cute at all!

girl and father petting british shorthair cat — Copyright © Anna Lurye - Shutterstock

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3. They’re not very nice

Even though the Cat Fancier’s Association describes them as “very affectionate”, “attached to their people”, and “getting along well with all human members of the household”, we’re not buying it.

litter of five british shorthair kittens in wicker basket — Copyright © Nils Jacobi - Shutterstock

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4. They don’t come in enough colours

Blue, grey and white, tabby, cream, calico, blue-spotted, black and white, pure white…there’s just not enough choice!

grey tabby british shorthair cat — Copyright © Hedzun Vasyl - Shutterstock

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5. They don’t look like cute little teddies

If they did look like little teddy bears, then we might think they’re endearing. But actually, they’re just fluffy, a bit chunky, and really sweet…oh, hang on a second…

black cat standing on book and next to candle — Copyright © Ivanova N - Shutterstock

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6. They don’t have a fascinating history

It’s not like they’re one of the oldest breeds in the world, with their ancestors dating back all the way to Ancient Rome.

blue british shorthair cat sleeping on sofa — Copyright © Carlos G. Lopez - Shutterstock

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7. They’re not laid back

Again, with the CFA describing them as “calm” and “easygoing”. Sounds a little too perfect to be true right? Ok fine! We give up! They ARE perfect.

7 reasons why you really shouldn’t get a British Shorthair Cat

By Justine Seraphin Country Manager

Published on the 09/01/2022, 18:00

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Can’t help but fall in love with those chubby, fluffy faces? Well, we’re here to tell you that getting a British Shorthair is the worst thing you could do! Here’s why…

British Shorthair cats are one of the most popular breeds of cat in the world. But if you’re thinking of getting, you should do a lot of research beforehand, as you would before getting any kind of pet! Here are a few key facts about these cuties!

Are British Shorthair cats intelligent?

Yes, British Shorthair cats are very intelligent cats! But they are slightly lazy, so you might not get as many quick results with them as you might with other breeds.

How long do British Shorthair Cats live for?

This is very variable, but on average, a British Shorthair cat lives 8 – 12 years give or take.

Do British Shorthair cats meow a lot?

British Shorthairs are actually well-known for being quiet cats who aren’t very talkative. This can be a plus if you live in an apartment building, or just prefer silence in general!

Learn more about British Shorthairs!

All in all, there’s a reason British Shorthair cats are so popular…if you haven’t yet, check out the gallery above to find out why!