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Is the British Shorthair Cat for You?

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The British Shorthair is a cat that is said to resemble the teddy bear. It is also referred to as the European Shorthair and is the descendant of cats brought to Britain by the Romans. The Romans interbred with wild native cats. The British Shorthair cat was later crossbred with Persian cats to improve the thickness of their coat. This is an easygoing breed with a stable character that can live comfortably in apartment settings. The cat is not normally destructive or extremely active, although can be playful. Famous British Shorthairs include: · A model for the Cheshire cat in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland · A silver tabby British Shorthair is the face of Whiskas · A British Blue is the face of Sheba cat food · The Bacardi Breezer commericals featured a silver tabby British Shorthair The following appearance description is offered as tips for you to decide if the British Shorthair cat is right for you, your family and lifestyle. Appearance Description Medium to large cat of compact ...

Is the Birman Cat Breed Right for You?

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The Birman cat breed is said to have originated in western Burma. Birman cats were first sent to France in 1919. Birman cats have been bred as companions for many generations. They are a very loving cat breed and usually take a genuine interest in whatever their owners are doing. All Birman kittens are born white and start developing their colors at the age of one week. The first parts to develop are the points of ears, nose and tail. The true color is complete at two years old and after a wintry season. The following physical description is given as tips to help you decide if this cat breed is right for you, your family and lifestyle. Physical Appearance · These cats are colorpointed, which means they have a darker color on their tail, legs, ears and face like the Siamese and Himalyan · Birmans are accepted by CFA in the colors of seal point, chocolate point, blue point and lilac point, and a variety of lynx point, parti-color point and red factor solid-color point · The unique white ...