Adopt A British Shorthair

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Photo of Tony (& Sally) bonded

Tony (& Sally) bonded

British Shorthair

Male, adult

Herndon, VA

Color
Gray or Blue
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Photo of Harry

Harry

British Shorthair

Male, young

Germantown, MD

Color
Brown Tabby
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Photo of Cheeto

Cheeto

British Shorthair

Male, adult

Clarksburg, MD

Color
White (Mostly)
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Needs experienced adopter
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
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Adopting a British Shorthair

Frequently asked questions about acquiring an British Shorthair - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.

British Shorthair cats are often expensive due to the breed’s popularity; there is a high demand for them.

British Shorthair cats cost from $75 to $100 when adopted through a rescue or shelter. If you buy a British Shorthair from a breeder, it can cost between $1,500 and $2,000.

The easiest way to get a British Shorthair is by adopting it through a rescue that specializes in the breed. Start with a breed search on Adopt a Pet, which will point you to all the available British Shorthairs in your area.

British Shorthair fun facts

Fun Facts:

The British Shorthair was the inspiration for John Tenniel's illustration of the Cheshire Cat in Alice in Wonderland.

The British Shorthair became so popular thanks to the "father" of the cat fancy, Harrison Weir, who in the mid-1800s made grand gestures to render this a well-respected breed.

After World War II, the British Shorthair was nearly extinct, and was revitalized thanks to cross-breeding with Persian and Russian Blues, which is what led to blue becoming the dominant color of this breed.

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British Shorthair Breed Guide

Before you adopt, learn everything about British Shorthair types to temperament and health issues to popular British Shorthair mixes in our Breed 101 Guides.