This Is Why You Shouldn't Get A British Shorthair Cat

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❤️Don't pay, get a stray!

[madmarlowe]

After being diagnosed with terminal cancer 7 years ago, I decided that my bucket list would be a British Shorthair cat. My Alfie sat on me when I came home from my daily radiation. I got another one from the same wonderful breeder in Washington state. These Brit boys have enriched my life, as well as my kids. They are one of the reasons why I'm still alive for all this time. Buying pure breed cats is not evil. No one tells people not to get purebred dogs. How sad would it be if all purebred cats died out? This almost happened to this breed after WWII. I also have 3 rescue cats. Are you depressed? Pet a BSH, then you won't be anymore.

[flyingjax]

Will the cat have bad teeth because its British cat? And will it meow different because its British?

[cat_luver]

My cat is a British Shorthair, and he is super fluffy and cuddly! He’s also SUPER patient, as I love to pick him up all the time, and he doesn’t make a fuss.

[AtifKhan-fqcq]

Just met a random British Shorthair cat on the street. The guy literally melted and chased me like 100m, just to get more pets and belly rubs.
P.S: Cats are like any other beings they vary. One can be extremely introvert while other extremely friendly.

[sleepyholly]

This isn't all true. (with my 13 years of experience)
1. You're saying that they don't like being picked up and that is not true, every day instead of my cat wasting her energy that took her 5 hours of sleep to gain, I pick her up and she gladly walks into my arms.
2. British Shorthairs like being in their families and sometimes feel lonely if they were bought alone. All other cat breeds are just the same as British Shorthairs if they did not grow up with them as they feel jealous since they're not getting all of the love from their owners.
3. My cat is rarely ever naughty, she never intentionally does the wrong thing. She only ever makes bad decisions when she genuinely needs to do something for herself as she does not understand how all of the other people would feel about it.
3. I don't live in an extremely busy place and she has never been hurt by animals because she went outside. She only ever goes outside when either there are birds or the sun is out so she can sunbathe.
4. It's not fair to just blindly say "You're not committed" as it takes effort to take care of any cat breed and not only British Shorthairs.

I don't believe that all of this is fair to just talk about British Shorthairs badly and say things like "You're not committed" when it takes effort and responsibility to take care of any cat breed.

[miscme]

My four year old grey British boy, my best friend who was an adored and very loved member of the family, died a few days ago due to complications after a medical operation. He survived the first one well a year ago, he started to have urinating problems at the age of three, and all was good, he healed well. I took care of him every day like I would care for a baby. Then later a problem in his bowel was found and two days after the operation he perished. I keep thinking what could I have done differently, I blame myself very hard about this. I promised him always that I will hold his little paw until the end, and this I did. I had never experienced a cat so well behaved, so smart and sweet, who really can look directly in your soul with his golden eyes. Getting over losing him has been more difficult than losing a person in my life, he had become such an important part of my existence. I was not ready to lose him so quickly. He lived a happy life, not one day passed that I did not tell him how much I loved him and showed deep affection. I could always truly feel how he loved me back, with his actions. Now I try to bury the sorrow by watching videos of grey Brits...

[hankchampion]

My last cat was a British Shorthair and he was with me for 17.5 years. He was the best pet I ever had. The only thing keeping me from getting another is how much they cost! Other than that, I'd get another British shorthair in a heartbeat.

[MikaelWedlund]

most of these "tips" apply to all cats, not just british shorthair.

[botsareeverywhere]

I had one (found as a stray) that was about 75% British shorthair and he was the best and smartest I ever had, he was perfect in every way except he HATED all other animals, he’d attack cats dogs, it didn’t matter the size, he got cancer at 18, he’s been gone for 4 year but I still miss him, I thought it was normal for a cat to be so well behaved, he ruined me for all other cats. RIP little buddy!

[philiprosie]

Fact check on a reliable site for info on British shorthair traits, not here

[Deanriley]

Got one from a rescue organization; he stayed under the sofa for first two months, took over a year before he finally wanted to be near me; two years later he loves to have his head rubbed and sits next to me on the sofa, sometimes on the lap, but has never allowed me to pick him up. He gets along with our more active American shorthair. He’s that lovely smoky gray.

[HeyReia]

Not so true. I have a British Shorthair and she IS very cuddly, she doesn't mind getting picked up. She also loves to play with my Persian Dollface (not same as her breed). She's not prone to any diseases, very heatlhy and doesn't destroy nor eat my plants too, and I have 300+ haha! I keep her inside because she's precious. Best of all... I adopted her from a shelter. :)

[urdaily_mia]

Most things about this isn’t even true, British shorthairs can be cuddly. It just depends they’re on their personality. Also, I have two British shorthairs they get along fine as you can see my profile picture that’s one of them. Don’t listen to people like this who have no idea what they’re on about. If you want a British shorthair get one! ❤

[Paul-rmev]

Some good advice, but my old friend is the most polite and friendly companion, I wouldn't change him for the world. When he is not sleeping he sits with me in the evenings, runs to greet me in the mornings and follows me everywhere. He doesn't scratch, bite or damage furniture. He always purrs when I give him attention or if he is just sitting next to me. Yes he is not a lap cat but given his size that is probably for the best.

[turtleplays]

Who care my Brit gives me HeadButs ‘BONK”

[traveldreamer]

Rescue is the best breed. Animals require time, money and understanding. All cats should be kept indoors or protected when outside.

[jennsmith]

my British Shorthair cuddling my arm while I watch this video would say differently

[christophermartin]

This video is all wrong. I rescued mine off the streets at just 9 weeks old. He was probably dumped earlier but that is how old he was when I found him. Dumped with his father because they were male. Animals dumped in this area of the city is a real epidemic. I have rescued, fostered and help find homes for over thirty. I kept him though he was my first adoptee in my home. Near death I nursed him to health. He is my healthiest, friendliest and most lovable cat. Best potty trained and most well behaved. He is also the most playful with humans and other cats.( in fact I call him the welcome wagon). I have taken care of all breeds of cats. Cats need respect and time. Although it also comes down to human treatment. If poor they will be poor. If great they will be and develop loving, respect, and undying loyalty to you. My sisters cat she adopted from us. After a human threw him from a moving car on or yard. He protected her from an intruder over her Husky( who is too loving) to protect her. So cats really can be humans best and most protective friend.

[esaicastro]

This video: Don’t buy a backyard breeder!

Also this video: Adopt a back yard breeder!

[ievaozolina-berzina]

I have a british shorthair and he's very friendly, cute and doesn't bite or scratch at all. so yeah this defenetly isn't all true