British Shorthairs owe their huge popularity to two things. Firstly: their wonderful, stoic character which appeals to many people looking for a emotionally stable pet. Secondly: their phenomenal looks. Although the colouring of British Shorthairs is most commonly associated with steel (bluish), it is important to know that there are around 150 colour variants within this breed. In our guide, we will introduce you to the most common and also the most stunning ones.
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British Shorthair Blue Cat
The most popular representative of “the British”. The blue British cat looks beautiful and is a symbol of its breed, especially with amber eyes – this is the most common combination and the most sought after. The British cat with blue fur looks beautiful, very noble and this fur color definitely best suits the character traits of the cat.
British Shorthair Lilac Cat
In recent years, we have seen a significant increase in interest in British lilac cats. This coat is clearly lighter in comparison to blue, so many people who are just getting to know “Brits” mistakenly think that we are dealing with representatives of a completely different breed. The lilac coat of a British cat is very effective – you can find different variations of eye color here, both amber and copper.
British Shorthair White Cat
While white British Shorthairs are still quite rare, they are gradually becoming more popular. In particular, the long-haired variety may resemble Persian cats, with which they were historically crossed. People most often purchase a white British Shorthair because they are looking for an animal with typical breed personality traits, while being quite different in appearance.
British Shorthair Black Cat
British cats with black fur are currently in third place in terms of popularity – right after blue and lilac ones. It must be admitted that black color goes fantastically well with the softness and density of the fur. The animal looks even bigger and begs to be hugged (although let’s not forget that “British” do not like such displays of affection). Cats with black fur usually have light amber eyes.
British Shorthair Ginger Cat
Many people are surprised to learn that British Shorthairs can actually come in a brownish-red coat. It’s a fairly unusual color for the breed, which is sure to appeal to anyone looking for a calm, but still original-looking cat.
British Shorthair Silver Cat
A British silver cat would be hard to distinguish from a lilac one at first glance. However, the silver fur is slightly lighter, closer to white, and may also have a nice sheen to it. A British silver cat is definitely a choice for individualists.
British Shorthair Cream-Colored Cat
The interesting thing about a cream coat is that cats with this fur color very often have green eyes as well – which is a true rarity. A British cream longhair cat can very much resemble a Persian.
British Shorthair Tortie Cat
British Shorthairs with a tabby coat are a real treat for fans of this breed. A tabby is simply a color combination that includes brown, red, and cream colors. This coat looks very original and certainly most people seeing a cat with tabby fur won’t associate it in any way with a “British Shorthair.”
British Shorthair Biscuit-Colored Cat
British Shorthair cats that are biscuit-colored resemble those with a cream-colored coat, although the color of their fur is slightly darker. In terms of aesthetics, they are definitely one of the most interesting representatives of the breed. A British Shorthair biscuit-colored cat most often has dark amber eyes.
British Shorthair Grey Cat
Although the British Shorthair’s coat is gray, it gives the illusion of being blue. They are stunning with blue eyes and are becoming increasingly sought-after.
British Shorthair Chocolate-Colored Cat
This is a very popular representative of the breed, because the chocolate coloration perfectly fits the character of the British Shorthair. The cat looks phenomenal in it and resembles a teddy bear. In this coloration, British Shorthairs usually have amber or blue irises.
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