British Shorthair

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The British Shorthair (also referred to as the European Shorthair) is a domesticated cat that is said to resemble a teddy bear. They also love to be petted. Often, they will meow to let its owner know its desire to be played with, pet, and to know where people are. British Shorthair cats have a tendency to follow people from room to room, but would prefer to remain on the ground most of the time.
The British Shorthair is the descendant of cats brought to Britain by the Romans which then interbred with wild native cats. Later they were crossbred with Persian Cats to improve the thickness of their coat.
British Shorthairs have very dense, plush coats that are often described as crisp or cracking, which refers to the way the coat breaks over the cat's body contours. Eyes are large, round and copper in colour. They have round heads with full, chubby cheeks and a body that is rounded and sturdy.
The males of this breed are larger than the females, and the size difference between them is more easily noticed compared to other breeds. The typical lifespan of this breed is 14 to 20 years.The males' average weight is 5-10 kilograms, whereas a female would weigh up to 5-7.