MUST-KNOW British Shorthair Cat PROS And CONS
British Shorthairs are amazing! But even these chubby, living teddy bears have their disadvantages! Stick with us to find out the British Shorthair's pros and cons, and we’ll start with the good parts! This video is for everyone interested in getting a British Shorthair Cat!
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Pro: it's a cat Con: it's a cat
Lol
Cat lover eh?
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Accurate
The farm in my area has a British shorthair cat and the first time I met him he very clearly wanted to come sit on me, so I sat in the grass and he climbed up right away and settled in
There are quite a variety of personalities, even within a cat breed.
Thats cute
I have a British shorthair. She is the biggest cuddle bug. Although being held is not particularly her favorite, she is very patient. She follows me everywhere I go and will not sleep anywhere else other then next to me. She is the sweetest little chub.
I do have a cat allergy and this was one of the breeds recommended to us. It's true! I have no symptoms with her even sleeping in my bed with me. Often times people think that the hair is the reason for the allergic reaction. That is mostly wrong. Usually it is a protein in the saliva
Pro: insanely soft and fluffy fur. Con: insanely soft and fluffy fur that sticks on everything. Trust me, everything!
That is very true. Absolutely everything
I will pass 😬
My mum will kill me 😢😢😢
@@eddiemunster4094 Burmese have a sleek, single hair coat, and hardly shed. They are sweet and doglike, in that they follow you around and are very loyal and loving, but not pushy and obtrusive. BSH and Burmese are my favorite breeds.
What?? My Brit only sheds 2 times a year and then still, the fur comes off with brushing and it’s done after that. He has the most beautiful dense coat.
I am a dog person and never thought of sharing my life with a cat. 1y ago I was convinced to try out owning a cat. I have a brown British shorthair cat, and now I am owned by a cat for a first time in mu life 😃 she is adorable, careful, pretty, she is a real lady with manners! She is very friendly, she likes to be by my side all the time. We have mornings and evenings routines of love and games and we’re totally bond to one another. I recommend this breed definitely! 💗💗💗
Thank you for saying this. I'm currently planning on getting a British shorthair, so what you said is absolutely music to my ears 🎶💕 May I ask how you got yours? Rescue or bought?
@@TheMerlet24 Yeah, if all of them are similar to one another, I absolutely recommend! 😄 Mine is my best friend and she’s an angel really. I live in Germany and I got it from here, I found a website where people either sell or give kittens. I simply followed it for longer time and then I found this one, she’s light brown/yellow. I fell in love immediately and yes.. Here we are.. 😁
@@katerinaivanov Aww that's beautiful 💖 I wish you and your British shorthair best friend a long life together, with lots of love and playfulness 💓
@@TheMerlet24 Thank you!! Same to you when you get it 🌸🥳😇
@@katerinaivanov Thank you 😊
Moderately affectionate? I got mine yesterday and he hasn’t stopped laying on me purring. He’s definitely a lap cat. ❤😂
An update? Is it still a lap cat? 😺
@@nassim99345 yes he’s such a lover! He literally screams at us for affection 😂
@@rattiebrat5 months later. Update? 🤭 Just got a kitten, curious about ur experience. Mine is SOOO affectionate.
@@JimDodahday I’ve never had a more affectionate cat in my entire life, if he’s not sat on me, he’s sat beside me. He’s demanding and knows he is the king of the house. 😂
@@rattiebrat omg I love to hear this 🥰 I'm so happy for you! My lil baby is such a cuddle bug. She's sooooo sweet!
I owned British Shorthair for some time and they are very laid back cats, they will fit perfectly into your life. Our cat loved playing with us but we also had days where we would be gone for 9-10 hours and she was absolutely fine by herself. They tend to get health issues particularly with eyes and it's also worth to remember that they are very strong and big cats so they need proper build massive scratching post to accommodate their weight.
Love their squishy faces.
I have a british shorthair and if i had a spirit animal, it would be a british shorthair 😂
British short-hairs have such cute little faces 😍 ☺🥰🙂☺
I had 2 British shorthairs, and I couldn’t believe anyone considered them “not affectionate enough.” I adopted them as seniors, however, due to their senior person going to a nursing home, and they were her whole world. I’m sure she got them well acclimated to cuddling. They hugged me in bed with that loud purr. My son called it their “motors,” and would pet them before I went to bed and say, “Here’s Chessie/Tiger. I started her for you.” He would start their motors so they’d be ready to go ! They have since passed away, and my Burmese just died last month. I’m deciding on a kitten from one of those two breeds, because they are the most tightly bonded loveys I’ve ever had. I’ve had 30+ cats, including a Manx, a Turkish Van, a Sphynx, and many random bred. British Shorthairs and Burmese will always be my favorites! ❤
british shorthairs are the best! i have a brit kitten and a mum who's pregnant so there will be even more kittens!!
I love that your son said, "I started her for you". What a cute thing to say:)
The og grey ones are really chill.
I have 2 British shorthairs. They are literally the sweetest cats ever ❤
If your British shorthair is a mix it’s not a British shorthair, it’s a mixed breed house cat.
It doesn’t look like a British shorthair at all lol
@@miaprokopetz8017 I see a few features of British shorthair. Cats who are a mix can have characteristics from one of the breeds are more. Bombays are bred with Burmese and they are very, very similar in personality.
British blue has excellent temperament and good character.
they're the sweetest ❤️❤️
My Cat is 100% a lap cat!!! she is constantly on my lap whenever she gets the chance. Holding them can be tricky, however they adapt.
We have shared our life with 4 British shorthairs (all different colours and all rescued/rehomed) and they all have different personalities. Personality depends greatly on where and how they grew up and how the 'owners' treat them. We respect their personalities. They can go and sleep wherever they want in the house and roam freely in our huge garden. Very busy people should not have pets as all pets require company and attention.
Precious kitties🥰🐾
This is my favorite breed. Fat heads, soft fur, and if it doesn't like to be picked up, I will take it by force.
Lmao
One of my relatives had a Golden British Shorthair, years ago.
Two of my three feline owners are British Shorthairs. They all seem to have a weird fascination with the bathroom and often times will lay down and pose like they’re on the cover of Playboy. The younger of the two Brits I’m owned by Brett - has figured out how to open drawers. Casey drinks out of the toilet and licks plastic. They’re a fantastic breed but they can be very quirky and entertaining!
soooooo sweet. - I want one!
Cute and adorable 🥰😘🥰😘
I got a british shorthair a little more than a week ago and on the 1st night he slept on my lap and likes resting there every now and then. He also doesnt mind being held but I havent tried to hold him for a long period of time. He tends to rest next to me instead of on me now and is adorable
I’m not a cat person but I’ve looked after my sisters British short haired and it’s won me over. It doesn’t bite or scratch it’s very affectionate and likes to be near me and being stroked, she loves her tummy stroked which is rare for a cat because it’s a sensitive area. It’s great with the kids too and doesn’t mind being picked up. I’ve never seen a cat like it before 🙂😊
British are sooo cute 😍 I see a chocolate brown British cat sometimes when I go to the supermarket. That cat recognize me and walk through my legs and meow and purrr every time. He stands always on my feet, I can feel his paws on my shoes 🤣
My British shorthair is exactly like this. Great video 👍
I am thinking of buying one can these tolerate 38 degree heat? Or tropical climate ?
Thanks! 😃
@@trijit96 mine try seek out the coolest places, they hate the heat. I think it’s because of their dense thick fur
I got my first british shorthair kitten for a week now. And she literally is the opposite of all what is described here 😭 she doesn't want to touched, nor held, she growls and hisses even when being stared at. But maybe she's still adjusting to us. I do hope she'll feel comfortable with us soon ☹️🥺
Ah I can appreciate how upsetting that is as you just want to love and bond with her. Be patient, many a hissing cat has turned into a lovebug. I'd recommend letting the kitten come to you. It just needs to feel secure first. Throw the odd little skishy ball toy to chase, treat even and then let it be, rinse and repeat, before long it will be bumping heads with you ❤️
How is she now?
Some Brits take time to become cuddly, it is so hard to not be able to pet such a furry kitty. I found that I could play with them with a toy and later they would come find me and sit next to me. It took some time but they soon began rubbing against my hand wanting head rubs. I love my cute little teddy bears.
All pros no cons!
I’m very allergic to cats but if I’m exposed to them enough my allergy lessens or goes away which is pretty cool. Love these kitties ❤
I'm gonna get one and this helps alot
My British short hair is tiny and walks with a tilted head. She is dark grey with a white chest and paws. With one white whisker pad. She mostly likes to be alone.
As someone who owns a 13 year old British Shorthair bought from a breeder in 2009, from experience I can confirm that almost all of these pros and cons are true; at 2:20 it says that they don't like sitting on your lap, it just depends on the mood they're in and how much they trust you. Also, at 4:30 it says that they're not a good match for people with fur allergies and this is not true. (from my experience) My cat's favourite person in my entire family is my sister who has allergies to fur. They don't like people with allergies extra or any less than anyone else, it all depends on how much love they get. amazing video!
We have Lenny living with us. Lenny is our thirty something daughters cat, but because she is a hospital nurse working shifts, we look after Lenny. He's a wonderful wee boy and spends much of his time outside under the trees and bushes. Lennys fur is a grey and black tabby pattern that helps him blend into the shadows.
Completely disagree about the allergy part from the experience we’ve had with our BSH cat. Both my sister in law and father in law and one of wife’s good friends are allergic to cats and have had no issue with our cat. In fact we haven’t come across a single person who is allergic to him.
I didn’t have trouble with my two BSHs either, and I am allergic but had 3 years of shots and take a daily non-drowsy antihistamine.
Would love to see a video about Exotic Shorthairs - not too much out there 🤨
I want one. :3
All the "Cons" are things I would adore in a cat too! Except the cat hair!
0:15 why the hell am i just wetting myself laughing at it
So they’re perfect
I can‘t agree with most of it 😂 I have two BSH and the one is not at all laid back, super active and running around like crazy. Teaching him not to climb on counter tops is not easy at all. And he is affectionate. My girl is a bit more laid back but still a very active kitten. Not as affectionate as my boy but a little purring machine for sure! ❤️
I got to the oart about lap sitting and laughed out loud because my British kitten is *in* my lap watching this video with me 🤣
So was mine! 🤣🤣🤣
Mine were huge lap cats and bed cats! Cuddly teddy bears, more so than any cat I’ve had.
@@sciencenotstigma9534 Hey I’m planning on picking my BSH cat up next week. He’s about 3 months old so relatively still a kitten. The owner says he’s energetic and cuddles from time to time. Is it possible to train him further to enjoy cuddles even more if he’s already 3 months old?
@@moffo2626 I believe it is. Mine had a retired older lady who spent all her time with them. Sadly, she had to go to a nursing home. I was in school and would not have been able train them like that. But they were both the most affectionate cats I ever had, right on par with my Burmese. I’ve heard of a family who has a very affectionate BSH. I think they have individual personalities, but a lot of it had to do with having someone there with them all the time. Cuddling yours any chance you get can help. Most cats get cuddlier as they age, but I’ve seen some cuddly young BSHs, too, as they often slow down at a younger age than other breeds. I’m chronically ill and every time I got sick, I had a teddy bear. I really owe that to that sweet old lady, and wish I could have thanked her for all the joy. With more reluctant cats, I have had really good results with cat treats (mine love Temptations, but I’d try a healthier, high protein natural treat first, or they’ll get a taste for junk food…I found out too late, but just google it). I only give the treat in the bed, if they cuddle. At first, they just leave after the treat, but mine have learned to enjoy the cuddles for their own sake. Cats have unique personalities, so there are no guarantees, but treats have worked for me. Also, using a fishing toy with them while I watch TV or do online classes, or taking them out on a leash helps them work off their energy so they want to relax and spend time with me. My BSHs were 8 and 10 when I adopted them, so they didn’t have that issue. One passed away at 14, the other at 23, so that’s why I just mentioned the one I had recently, but they were both lovely. They would literally only play if I pulled a string close enough that they only had to move their paws. Watch BSH Oophen’s family on YT. Look up British Shorthair Oophen. I’m going to look up another family with excellent results. They model how they pamper their VERY cuddly BSH. Good luck! 💙
@@moffo2626 look up British shorthair Cocunut and family. Theirs is as cuddly as mine were!
I love BSH 😻❤️🐾😽 i have one Golden , his name is Prinzy
British short hair are love
please allow me to say thanks a LOT for the useful information and to be COMPLETELY honest i did do and/or PROBABLY will SOMEWHAT like cats
I LOVE British Shorthairs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have this cat and omg he is the goat😂
There is one of these cats but he has a grey and white coat the white on his chest and paws and that man is built he is strong as heck idk if it’s this breed exactly but it looks almost the same just instead of being chubby he is pure muscle and hasn’t had an owner until recently when i started feeding him he stays at the house now but he is always active and running i guess this is why he is kinda strong since no one ever fed him before he had to do his own hunting
Pro you missed: they get on well with dogs.
Con: They want to has cheezburger.
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Brits is the best cat ever!!!!! I love the fact that they prefer to be left alone.
❤ Pro: they Amazing
Not me sending this to my dad to convince him (allergic) to cats 😭
If Sauron was a cat😂
The cat at 1:20 is exactly what I want to get
I’ve got a British Short Hair and I’ve noticed that she doesn’t blep (stick her tongue out) I’m pretty sure this is normal for them but I just wanted to check
I have two British Shorthairs and I can attest that not all of this is true. My cats shed like crazy and need tons of brushing. Except they hate to be brushed more than anything. Also, my cats are crackheads that run around like crazy all day. Also, they are best friends and spend all day together. Inseparable. Couldn't imagine them alone. Also, they're total assholes.
can you do british shorthairs vs ragdolls please.
My brother got a British shorthair cat for his daughter, It was quite expensive as well. I told him to take the cat out for summer and he mentioned that they're most likely to get stolen? Does anyone know why
I've got two Brits. I'd sort of say #6 is wrong. One lives on the countertops, and the other lives in the cupboards which he loves to open.
One of mine very specifically goes on counters when she knows she isn’t meant to, and as soon as a cupboard door is open she will go in there, I once had her in the bathroom cupboard while I was at work because I had no idea she had snuck in
My british died at only 3 years old and i cried so much ..it was horrible .I feel guilty and watching these video makes me sad..They are amazing though
Hope ur ok
How is with shed??
Important question, how do the kittens of these cats deal with laid-back bearded dragons?
I want that catttt but I can't afford it 😆 hopefully someone will give me that
Nice
Thanks
My cat doesn't eat the whole bowl, even if you put a lot of food in it, she knows when to stop and she is SO energetic. She runs everywhere, jumps everywhere and explores everything. She isn't even fat which is the weird part. And yes, we are talking about the same cat breed, british short hair.
My Burmese was like that but my two British shorthairs struggled with their weight. One lived to age 23, though. she was never sick but she got dementia and died peacefully in her sleep. The other lived until 14. She had asthma and heart disease, and bowel problems later in life. They are certainly individuals!
i have a mix, it destroys the local ecosystem, and is energetic outside by itself, hence the ecosystem collapsing, laid back, then brings a chunk of the ecosystem
Moderately affectionate? His like a drug, when I start to pet him I can’t stop it
I was going to get my british kitten another kitten to bond with but now I am thinking this is a bad idea???
Ive read articles explaining how the Brits are actually an incredibly healthy breed but prone to some health problems that are manageable with medication and wont impact their quality of life. Just take care of em an take em to the vet regularly like you should with any pet.
Yoshikage Kira would like to have a word with this cat
Some things this video got wrong in terms of my experience My mother is very very allergic to cats and we have two British shorthairs and she rarely ever has a reaction (If she gets a scratch she might react but that’s about it) And they very much are not well behaved, they know exactly what not to do but will deliberately do it anyway, and they make it very obvious they know not to do said things And lastly, they spend a ton of time laying about so when they finally have energy, it’s a lot, be prepared to literally see the cat jump off the wall
Really I’m really thinking of getting one and a family member is allergic so this is nice to know thank u
I am allergic to most cat breeds, but not against Brits. I lived with two Brits for 10 years without symptoms. So generally they can be considered anti-allergic. However, you should always test it out with the specific cat, as every cat can have different allergic effects, even though they might belong to the same type.
I'm also allergic to cats (so severe that I had to he hospitalized one time) however, we had our Brit for 5 years and I can pet, hug and kiss him without triggering my allergies.
I aways bing watch cat videos
We have our Melinka and wouldn't swap her for million dollars!
My british shrothair follows me everywhere and lovessss my lap. She isn't so keen on being held that much unless I'm the one that holds her.
I got a british shorthair 3 weeks ago and i can say she is definitely not a lap cat and she hates it when you pick her up. The pro is that they aver very beautiful cats , they are affectionate but with limitations ,they love to pet them, she plays but not as much as a regular domestic breed. Also i am alergic to many things cats too but soo far i dont have simptoms of alergies around my british shorthair cat. Another pro is that when we go to bed she goes to living room and hangs around does her own thing . I got 2 kids she plays with them but when they try to pet her too much and overdo it she hides behind our couch.
My Beautiful Girl is perfect
Biggest fact ....they have huge jowls lolz
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We wish they were lap cats
0:30 not very true . My brit runs through the whole house at least 100-200 time in 30 minutes and we do have a big house but she does sleep about 10-11 hours after that
You should play with your cat as often as you can!
This cat will last the marriage interesting
How are they good with kids? My British is an absolute savage and hates anything that moves besides me 😂
Cons what cons? My little girl is an awesome British
They don't like being picked up & held. So I'd say that's a Con, a big one at that ☹️
I think some of these “facts” are misleading and unfair. It’s impossible to say they’re not a lap cat as many are, look at forums, I own two, one is 100% and one is more 50/50 but both are. They also are highly interested in the cat I had prior and purr when seeing him. Don’t think of these as facts as a lot is down to how you raise them, bond with them and both your personalities
Their health* Regardless, great video!
My cat is British Shorthair and he IS hypoallergenic
I have a British short hair it’s a girl she’s 5 years old
Are you sure that British shorthairs are cats and not literally every British person on the planet…
Cats have evolved to meet the emotional needs of their humans. My Burmese reminded me of an Asian person. I have some in my family! ❤
The eyes are made from amber
My cat open my closet
my british shorthair doesnt wanna play at allll 😭
but she does wanna be on my lap 24/7 🥰
Its looks like michael
Do they scratch furniture?
Might attack the couch corner but carpets and mats are their favourite from what I’ve seen
every cat does it if you dont correct them, u need to teach them to stop it if they start
sorry but no cat is an loner .... even brits need a cat companion .... they are hunting alone but for living you always need at least 2 cats... . sorry but thats an wrong info u share with people
Nonsense.
Nope, my british shorthair definitely prefers to be the only cat in the house and he doesn’t socialize with other cats. He is cool with my dog though
@@abcdefg-nu4xj that can happen but most of the time it's not from the cat often it's already a problem with the breeder that they don't socialize the kitten There are about 5% of cats who are willingly alone the rest is humen made
if a short hair isnt energetic then i got scammed ,
Always always choose a moggy. They are the easiest, healthiest, cheapest and prettiest (most) of all cats. No more fancy unhealthy and yes, i am sorry to say no more misbred and ugly ‘pedigree’. Don’t waste your money, love and energy. Moggy anytime. From shelter.