Round cheeks, fathead, short, soft thick coats, large amber-colored eyes, a rounded body and short, thick coats – it’s true, the British Shorthair is the epitome of a cuddly teddy bear.
When the mention of a British Shorthair comes up, the first image is the classic British shorthair Blue: a pretty kitty with a solid blue-grey coat and bright copper-amber eyes.
Twelve colors might not seem like many options, but most British Shorthair colours mentioned in detail here are of the solid color variety.
The coat should be a solid (monochrome) color. While the undercoat may be slightly lighter, white is not acceptable on these blue felines.
The ultra-pretty British Shorthair lilac possesses a combination of gray, blue, and pink tones on their coats. Their fur varies, from cold lavender to warm pinkish gray.
Like their solid color coats, these kitties’ paw pads and tiny noses are also black. The beautiful contrast to their fur arises with their classic copper, orange or golden color eyes.
These gorgeous kitties usually have sapphire blue eyes, so they’re also known as blue-eyed white British Shorthair cats.
These orange British shorthair cats often come in with tabby markings on their paws and foreheads, as their beautiful color often necessitates cross-breeding.
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