The Teddy Bear

British Shorthair

CalmIndependentQuiet

Long ago in the rainy United Kingdom, a very special cat hunted mice in barns and castles. This is the British Shorthair. It has a round face, big round eyes, and looks just like a cuddly teddy bear. Its fur is thick and plush to keep the chilly European weather away. You might see them in many…

OriginUnited Kingdom

Sizelarge

Coatshort

AllergiesUnknown

Origin

United Kingdom

Native to United Kingdom, the British Shorthair's full history lives on the Stories page.

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Care Essentials

GroomingDense, short coat; weekly brushing, more…

PlaytimeLow-to-moderate energy; happy with short…

TrainingIndependent and easygoing; not especially…

CompanionshipComfortable being left alone for a full…

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Kitten meowing to attract cats.

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A kitten repeatedly meows to attract nearby cats. Captions are requested from the embedded YouTube player when available.

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